NEEDHAM, MA – The rebound from 2020 continued for smartphones in the second quarter, as overall shipment volumes grew 13.2% year-over-year, according to International Data Corp.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Economic growth in the US in 2021 is expected to be 6.6%, while 2022 GDP growth is forecast to be 4.5%, says IPC. Manufacturing output in the US slipped 0.1% last month.

MILPITAS, CA — North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers posted $3.67 billion in billings worldwide in June, according to SEMI, up 58.4% year-over-year and 2.3% sequentially.

PASADENA, CA – The worldwide shortage of semiconductors is expected to last for years to come amid increasing risk and supply constraints.