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MILPITAS, CA – The global semiconductor materials market grew 10.6% in 2018, propelling semiconductor materials revenue to $51.9 billion, eclipsing the previous high of $47.1 billion set in 2011, according to SEMI.

Read more: Global Semi Materials Sales Grew Nearly 11% in 2018

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Worldwide shipments of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets are forecast to reach 8.9 million units in 2019, up 54.1% from 2018, according to IDC.

Read more: AR/VR Headset Forecast Looks Sharp

BANNOCKBURN, IL — North American printed circuit board fabricators reported the 90-day moving average sales rose 10.7% year-over year in February.

Read more: PCB Bookings, Shipments Climb in February

MILPITAS, CA – North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $1.86 billion in billings worldwide in February on a three-month average basis, down 23% year-over-year.

Read more: Feb. N. American Semi Equipment Billings Down 23%

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The worldwide market for wearable devices, now inclusive of wireless headphones with smart assistants, is forecast to grow 15.3% year-over-year to 198.5 million units by the end of 2019, according to International Data Corp.

Read more: Forecast: Wearable Device Market to Grow 15% in 2019

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — Employment in the European electronics sector is expected to grow, according to a new study. Such a trend would exacerbate issues created by an existing shortage of skilled workers, IPC says.

Read more: Report: Growing EU Electronics Sector Marked by Shortage of Skilled Workers