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NEEDHAM, MA – The appetite for wearable devices remained strong in the first quarter even as volumes retreated from record fourth quarter levels

Read more: Smaller Companies Fuel Growth in Worldwide Wearables Market in 1Q21, Says IDC

AUSTIN, TX – The electronics industry saw strong production growth in 2020, and the first quarter of 2021 was a record quarter compared to a year ago, according to TechSearch International. Still, capital equipment spending is increasing, and growth should continue if shortages do not hold the industry back, the firm said.

Read more: Report: Electronics Production Surge to Continue

MILPITAS, CA – Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are on track to boost 200mm fab capacity by 950,000 wafers, or 17%, from 2020 through 2024, to reach a record high of 6.6 million wafers per month, said SEMI.

Read more: Global Semi Manufacturers to Boost 200mm Fab Capacity 17% through 2024

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American printed circuit board orders in April fell 10.2% year-over-year and 27.8% sequentially, says IPC.

Read more: N. American PCB Orders Fell 10% in April

NEEDHAM, MA – Despite ongoing concerns around semiconductor shortages, the PC market continues to be one of the many consumer technology markets that is thriving, says International Data Corp. Shipments of PCs are expected to grow 18.1% in 2021, with shipments of more than 357 million units. While IDC still expects PC growth to drop 2.9% in 2022, the overall five-year compound annual growth rate remains positive at 3%.

Read more: IDC: PC Shipments to Grow 18% in 2021

MILPITAS, CA – North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers posted $3.41 billion in billings worldwide in April, according to SEMI, up 49.5% year-over-year and 4.1% sequentially.

Read more: N. American Semi Equipment Billings Up 50% in April