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BANNOCKBURN, IL – Worldwide production of printed circuit boards experienced real growth of 2.4% in 2011, a new market report says.

Read more: IPC: Global PCB Industry Grew 2.4% in 2011

OYSTER BAY, NY -- Penetration of safety and security telematics solutions in new vehicles will increase from 10.2% in 2012 to 49% in 2017, a new research report says.

Read more: Auto Safety Telematics Systems on Rise

SAN FRANCISCO – Over the five years through 2012, revenue for the printed circuit board manufacturing industry in China has increased at an average annualized rate of 11.4% to $54.8 billion, says IBISWorld.

Read more: China’s PCB Manufacturing Industry Reaches $54.8B

WASHINGTON, DC — The 90-day moving average sales of semiconductors fell 3.2% year-over-year to $24.3 billion worldwide in August, the Semiconductor Industry Association said today.

Read more: Semi Sales Down YoY in August

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – Lenovo will start up a personal computer production line in Whitsett, NC, a move expected to create 115 new manufacturing jobs.

Read more: Lenovo to Open US PC Manufacturing Site

TEMPE, AZ -- US manufacturing executives reported business rose in September following three consecutive months of slight contraction. The overall economy grew for the 40th consecutive month, the Institute for Supply Management added.

Read more: US Manufacturing Index Rebounds in September

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