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FRAMINGHAM, MA – The smartphone market continues to be challenged, and 2019 is projected to experience its third consecutive year of declining shipments, says International Data Corp. Worldwide smartphone volumes are forecast to fall 0.8% in 2019, with volumes dipping to 1.39 billion.

Read more: Forecast: Smartphone Volumes to Dip 1% in 2019

SELLBYVILLE, DE – From 2019 to 2025, the global medical electronics market is anticipated to experience a 13% CAGR to surpass $169 billion, as a result of growing demand for minimally invasive surgeries.

Read more: Global Medical Electronics Market to See 13% CAGR from 2019-2025

BANNOCKBURN, IL — Total North American PCB orders fell 24.4% in January compared to the same month in 2017 and were down 10.7% sequentially, says IPC.

Read more: N. American PCB Orders Down 24% in January

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The worldwide hardcopy peripherals market decreased 4.8% year-over-year to approximately 26.7 million units in the fourth quarter, according to International Data Corp.

Read more: Q4 Global Hardcopy Peripherals Down 5%

MILPITAS, CA – North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $1.89 billion in billings worldwide in January (three-month average basis).

Read more: N. American Semi Equipment Billings Down 21% in January

TAIPEI – Taiwan-based PCB fabricators in China reported 2018 revenues rose 5% year-over-year to NT$651.4 billion ($21.6 billion), a record high.

Read more: Taiwanese Board Shops in China Drive Industry Gains

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