EL SEGUNDO, CA -- Semiconductor industry revenue will grow 3.3% in 2012 thanks to lingering doubts over the worldwide recovery, research firm IHS iSuppli said today.

Read more: iSuppli: Sluggish Semi Sales in Store

TEMPE, AZ — US manufacturing activity rose in January to its highest point since June, according to the latest survey of the nation's supply executives.

Read more: US Manufacturing Picture Continues to Improve

NEW YORK -- Global manufacturing is on the rise, according to a series of indices from around the world, although forecasters aren't yet calling an end to the recession threat.

Read more: Manufacturing Numbers Looking Better Worldwide

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American printed circuit board shipments in December decreased 5.1% year-over-year, and orders fell 2.8%, says IPC.

Read more: December North American PCB Shipments Down 5% YoY