WASHINGTON – The Semiconductor Industry Association and several US chip companies sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to provide "substantial funding for incentives for semiconductor manufacturing" as part of his recovery plan.

BILLINGSTAD, NORWAY – Kitron reported fourth quarter revenue was NOK 992 million (US$117.3 million), an increase of 12% year-over-year. Growth adjusted for currency effects was 7%.

BANGALURU, INDIA – Wistron is restarting operations at its factory here after worker-led vandalism forced a shutdown in late 2020.

ATLANTA – As demand for electronics and electronic components grows in 2021, it is anticipated supply chain pressure will build, says ECIA. Recent ECIA research and analysis has identified extending lead times for electronic components. However, specific component sectors will see greater challenges as the ability of suppliers to increase production is limited by capacity constraints.