SAN JOSE, CA – The global market for surface mount technology equipment is projected to reach $5.3 billion by 2018, driven by recovery in electronics and semiconductor industries, new products, and the growing need to upgrade older production lines, says Global Industry Analysts.

Read more: Report: Global SMT Equipment Market to Reach $5.3B by 2018

SAN MATEO, CA – Worldwide tablet shipments grew to 47.6 million units in the third quarter of 2013, up 36.7% year-over-year, and up 7% sequentially, says International Data Corp.

Read more: Q3 Global Tablet Shipments Up 36.7%

NEW YORK – The global automotive electronics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.31% between 2012 and 2016, according to TechNavio.

Read more: Entertainment Systems Driving Global Auto Electronics Market

FRANKFURT – Germany’s printed circuit board sales in August decreased 1.5% year-over-year, says ZVEI.

Read more: German PCB Sales Down 1.5% in August