SAN JOSE — SEMI has lowered its semiconductor fabrication capital expenditure forecast for 2011, but maintains this year will set a record for investment.

SAN JOSE – Worldwide semiconductor manufacturing equipment bookings fell 8% year-over-year in the second quarter, SEMI said.

NEW DEHLI, INDIA -- Electronics manufacturing services provider PG Electroplast held an initial public offering yesterday, becoming one of the first Indian EMS companies to go public.

WASHINGTON, DC — The 90-day average sales of semiconductors worldwide rose 3.2% year-over-year in July and seasonal demand brings hope for further growth, the Semiconductor Industry Association said.