BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American printed circuit board production should see a return to modest growth of 0.9% by the end of 2013, according to a new report.

Read more: Report: PCB Production to Return to Modest Growth

SAN MATEO, CA – As expected, worldwide tablet shipment growth slowed in the second quarter according to preliminary data from International Data Corporation. Worldwide tablet shipments finally experienced a sequential decline as total volumes fell -9.7%.

Read more: Tablet Growth Up Big YoY, But Down Sequentially

WASHINGTON, DC – The Semiconductor Industry Association said worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $74.65 billion during the second quarter of 2013, up 6% sequentially.

Read more: SIA: Global Semi Sales Sees Largest Quarterly Increase in 3 Yrs

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American printed circuit board shipments decreased 3.4% in June 2013 compared to June 2012. Orders decreased 6.1% year-over-year, says IPC.

Read more: IPC: June N. American PCB Orders Down 6.1%