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WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor industry sales totaled $149.9 billion during the second quarter, an increase of 18.3% compared to the second quarter of 2023 and 6.5% more than the first quarter of 2024, SIA announced.

Read more: Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 18% in Q2

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American EMS shipments in June were down 2.4% compared to the same month last year, according to IPC's North American EMS Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.32.

Read more: North American EMS Industry Down 2.4% in June

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American PCB shipments in June 2024 were up 1% percent compared to the same month last year, IPC found in its latest North American PCB Statistical Program report. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.95.

Read more: North American PCB Industry Sales Up 1% in June

COLD SPRING HARBOR, NEW YORK – The overall PCB materials market dropped significantly in 2023, including rigid laminates, with uneven declines across different segments, Prismark found in its most recent market report.

Read more: CCL Market Declines 16% in 2023, Prismark Reports

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Sentiment among electronics manufacturers slipped in July, dropping to the lowest level in a year, but it remains above its long-term average, according to IPC’s July Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report.

Read more: Electronics Industry Sentiment Slips in July

STAMFORD, CT – Worldwide IT spending is expected to total $5.26 trillion in 2024, an increase of 7.5% from 2023, according to the latest forecast by Gartner.

Read more: Gartner Forecasts Worldwide IT Spending to Grow 7.5% in 2024

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