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ATLANTA – A component distributors trade group says an automotive semiconductor shortage was predictable, but solutions are available.

Read more: ECIA Publishes Take on Automotive Semi Shortage

ATLANTA – As demand for electronics and electronic components grows in 2021, it is anticipated supply chain pressure will build, says ECIA. Recent ECIA research and analysis has identified extending lead times for electronic components. However, specific component sectors will see greater challenges as the ability of suppliers to increase production is limited by capacity constraints.

Read more: ECIA: Insufficient Investment in 200mm Wafers Causing Supply Chain Pressure

MCLEAN, VA – December orders of manufacturing technology totaled $456.7 million, up 17.6% year-over-year and nearly 40% sequentially, according to The Association for Manufacturing Technology.

Read more: December Manufacturing Tech Orders Up 18%

BOSTON – Strong demand for home computers, tablets and games consoles helped consumer electronic revenues reach $358.5 billion in 2020, an increase of 7% over 2019, according to Strategy Analytics.

Read more: Consumer Electronic Revenues Up 7% in 2020

ATLANTA – Following a typical slowdown in December, ECIA’s most recent survey reveals strong month-to-month growth in January for electronic component sales. The group expects even stronger performance in February.

Read more: ECIA: Electronic Component Sales Ticking Up in 2021

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The worldwide tablet market had an outstanding fourth quarter, with 19.5% year-over-year growth and shipments totaling 52.2 million units, according to International Data Corp. Impacted by the pandemic, the tablet market reached shipment levels not seen since the fourth quarter of 2017 when the total was 49.9 million.

Read more: Global Tablet Shipments Up 20% in Q4