TEMPE, AZ – Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in March for the fourth consecutive month, says the Institute for Supply Management.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American printed circuit board shipments were down 10.2% in February from a year ago, says IPC.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – Sales of printed electronics will grow from $321.8 million in 2010 to $943.7 million in 2017, says Frost & Sullivan.

SAN JOSE — The 90-day moving average orders at North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers fell nearly 20% in February from last year.