FRAMINGHAM, MA – Global shipments of wearable devices reached 32 million units in the third quarter, up 21.7% year-over-year, says the International Data Corporation.

STAMFORD, CT – Worldwide shipments of wearable devices will reach 225 million in 2019, an increase of 25.8% from 2018, says Gartner.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American printed circuit board shipments in October were up 5.3% year-over-year and down 11.9% sequentially, says IPC. Year to date, shipments were up 9.7% compared to the same month in 2017.

AUSTIN, TX – Power devices are experiencing growth, with overall lead-frame package shipments expected to increase 4.3% from 2017 to 2021, with stronger growth projected for Cu clip packages, according to TechSearch International.