FRAMINGHAM, MA – Worldwide smartphone shipments decreased 16% year-over-year in the second quarter, according to International Data Corp. In total, companies shipped 278.4 million units.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – After two sequential quarters of decline, the worldwide tablet market recorded 18.6% year-over-year growth in the second quarter, with shipments totaling 38.6 million units, according to International Data Corp. With Covid-related lockdowns continuing to restrict many activities, consumers turned to tablets for entertainment, business, and e-learning.

GLENVIEW, IL – Illinois Tool Works reported second quarter Test & Measurement and Electronics revenue of $455 million, down 14.6% year-over-year and 6.2% sequentially.

BINAN, PHILIPPINES – Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI) reported second quarter revenue of $220.4 million, down 54% year-over-year.

SAN JOSE – Flex reported fiscal first quarter 2021 net sales of $5.2 billion, down 16.6% year-over-year.

SANTA ANA, CA – Ducommun reported Electronic Systems segment net revenue for the second quarter was $92 million, up 3% year-over-year, as a result of $7.7 million higher revenue within the military and space end-use markets due to higher build rates on military fixed-wing aircraft platforms, various missile platforms, and other military and space platforms. This was partially offset by $6 million lower revenue within the commercial aerospace end-use markets due to lower build rates on other commercial aerospace platforms.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — Total North American printed circuit board orders in June increased 16.9% year-over-year and 33% sequentially, says IPC.

SINGAPORE – Kulicke and Soffa Industries reported fiscal third quarter net revenue of $150.5 million, up 18.4% year-over-year and down 0.1% sequentially.

OIRSCHOT, THE NETHERLANDS -- Partnertec is acquiring the stencil manufacturing operations of ASM Assembly Systems Benelux, effective Aug. 1.

TEMPE, AZ – Benchmark Electronics reported second quarter sales of $491 million, a decrease of 18.4% year-over-year and 4.7% sequentially.

ATLANTA – The Electronic Components Industry Association’s ongoing survey of members regarding the impact of the pandemic on the electronic components industry shows easing concerns regarding the health of the electronics components supply chain. The latest survey was conducted between Jul. 8 and 15.

SAN JOSE, CA – Sanmina reported fiscal third quarter revenue of $1.7 billion, up 4% year-over-year and down 18.4% sequentially.