NEEDHAM, MA – Shipments of smartphones will decline 1.1% in 2023 to 1.19 billion units, down from the previous forecast of 2.8% growth as the market continues to suffer from weak demand and ongoing macroeconomic challenges, according to the International Data Corporation's latest Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker forecast.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American EMS shipments were up 10.1% compared to the same month last year, and decreased 3.7% from December's total, according to the IPC's North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.35.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American PCB shipments were down 1.2% compared to the same month last year, and were dropped 21.7% compared to December, according to findings from the IPC's North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.94.

TAIPEI – The global PCB industry will continue to grow in the near future, and China will hold its position as the center of manufacturing for the industry, according to a prediction from Prismark released by the Taiwan Printed Circuit Association.