MILPITAS, CA — North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $3.14 billion in billings worldwide in February, up 32% year-over-year and 3.2% sequentially, logging a record high for the second consecutive month, according to SEMI.

MINNEAPOLIS – Nortech Systems reported fourth quarter revenue of $23.8 million, down 22.7% year-over-year.

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA -- Cambodia has greenlit a pair of investments totaling nearly $5 million combined in new electronics assembly plants, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).

AUSTIN, TX -- Substrate capacity remains tight for both flip chip ball grid array (FC-BGA) substrates and laminate-based chip scale packages (CSPs). Substrate suppliers are adding capacity to meet the demand for FC-BGA substrates for server, graphics processor, and networking applications, but demand continues to outstrip supply.

MILPITAS, CA — The global semiconductor materials market grew 4.9% in 2020 to $55.3 billion in revenue, surpassing the previous market high of $52.9 billion set in 2018, SEMI reported today.

TAMPA, FL – Sypris Electronics reported revenue of $8.5 million in the fourth quarter, down 1.2% year-over-year.

WASHINGTON – The Semiconductor Industry Association this week applauded measures by US legislators to support semiconductor research and development.

SELBYVILLE, DE – It is estimated the integrated passive devices market will surpass $2 billion by 2026, according to Global Market Insights.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - The SMTA is currently seeking student applications for the Charles Hutchins Educational Grant.

LAKE ZURICH, IL – Contract manufacturer Eastek International is opening a plant in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. Eastek partnered with Entrada Group to establish the facility.

CHILI, NY – IEC Electronics is purchasing and renovating an 86,000 sq. ft. factory here, according to reports. The $5.8 million expansion will create 150 new full-time jobs.

ATLANTA – ECIA's chief analyst Dale Ford will present a review of component industry market data and his perspective in a webinar on Mar. 18 at 1:00 pm EST.