BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC launched a global survey of OEMs this week. This confidential survey is part of a global data collection effort for the development of IPC’s 2018 PCB Technology Trends study.

HAYWARD, CA – Amazon Echo sold almost 20 million units globally last year, reaching 28 million installed units by the end of 2017, a new report says. Amazon Fire tablets stood at 27 million, and Fire TV at 26 million, adds FutureSource.

BANGKOK -- Foxconn has met with Thailand officials and is reportedly in interested in investing there, a top government administrator says.

MILWAUKEE, WI – Foxconn is expected to establish a regional headquarters here for some $10 billion, according to reports.

HERTFORDSHIRE, UK – The “true” wireless headphone segment grew 178% year-over-year in the first quarter, with Apple achieving 80% market share, according to Futuresource.

MILPITAS, CA – The semiconductor industry is nearing a third consecutive year of record equipment spending, with projected growth of 14% year-over-year in 2018 and 9% in 2019, according to SEMI.

ATLANTA, GA – JUNE 12, 2018 – PCB West today announced this year’s conference will feature two full tracks worth of free presentations on Wednesday, September 12, with topics ranging from signal integrity to 3D printing and common design errors.

HENGYANG, CHINA – In the wake of new complaints over worker treatment, Foxconn is reportedly investigating a China plant that makes devices for Amazon.

SUZHOU -- Suzhou Victory Precision Manufacture has purchased the entire capital stock of Jot Automation from Head Invest.

APPENZELL, SWITZERLAND -- KUK Electronic could open an electronics assembly plant in Sri Lanka, according to the national Board of Investment, a development agency.

WASHINGTON -- The US Congress is considering legislation to block ZTE from accessing the US markets.

TAIPEI -- Foxconn reported consolidated revenue jumped 24% year-over-year in May on higher demand for computing products.