HAMPSHIRE, UK --  Specialized fitness wearables integrated into clothing and ear-based "hearables" will grow from an expected 4.5 million shipped in 2018 to nearly 30 million in 2022, an increase of more than 550%, a new report asserts. 

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WASHINGTON – The global semiconductor industry posted sales of $412.2 billion in 2017, the industry’s highest-ever annual sales, up 21.6% year-over-year, says the Semiconductor Industry Association.

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ALBANY, NY – The worldwide market for flexible printed circuit boards was $13.5 billion 2016, and will rise at a CAGR of 11% between 2017 and 2025, reaching $33.4 billion by the end of 2025, according to Transparency Market Research.

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BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American printed circuit board orders in December grew 33.9% year-over-year, resulting in annual 2017 order growth of 8% compared to 2016. Orders were up 29.1% sequentially, says IPC.

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