NEEDHAM, MA – Smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 13.9% year-over-year in the first quarter and 5.5% for the full year 2021, according to International Data Corp. This growth will be driven by continued recovery in demand and a supply-side push of 5G devices. IDC expects the global smartphone market to deliver a CAGR of 3.6% over the 2020-2025 forecast period.

WOKING, UK – TT Electronics posted 2020 adjusted revenue of £431.8 million (US$601.8 million) down 9.7% year-over-year.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – In recognition of significant contributions to IPC and the electronics industry, Yusaku Kono of Japan Unix and Jon Vermillion of Ball Aerospace and Technologies were presented with IPC President's Awards.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Three IPC volunteers were presented with Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship awards: Michael Ford, Jan Pedersen, and Peter Tranitz. They will bestow Dieter Bergman Memorial Scholarship awards on the university or college of their choice.