BANNOCKBURN, IL — The global electronics industry continues to thrive in a positive business environment, according to third quarter results from IPC’s Pulse of the Electronics Industry global data service.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — August North American PCB orders increased 7.6% year-over-year, pulling year-to-date order growth up to 1.9%, says IPC. Orders for the month were up 19.8% sequentially.

BERWYN, PA – Ametek has agreed to acquire Gatan from Roper Technologies for $925 million in cash.

STAMFORD, CT – Gartner estimates more than 5 billion mobile phones are used around the world. After years of growth, the worldwide smartphone market has reached a tipping point. Sales of smartphones will decline 3.2% in 2019, which would be the worst decline the category has seen.