PHOENIX -- Most electronic component types are seeing stable pricing and demand times, according to the latest Avnet trends tracker.

SAN JOSE — North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers saw orders outpace shipment revenues in January for the first time since last spring, raising hopes that a recovery is imminent.

NEW YORK -- Revenues from outsourced medical electronics manufacturing reached $16.56 billion in 2012 and are expected to grow 11% compounded annually through 2019, a research firm says.

Looking back at 2012, it’s clear the PC industry experienced a pivotal year. Now, as we move into 2013, the question is, “Which way did it pivot”?