BANNOCKBURN, IL — A new global survey found that electronics manufacturers continue to be harmed by the global shortage in semiconductors and other components, parts and materials, leading to production delays, increased material goods costs, and a cloudy industry outlook.

MILPITAS, CA – North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers posted $3.65 billion in billings worldwide in August, according to SEMI, up 37.6% year-over-year and down 5.4% sequentially.

COLLEGE PARK, MD – Tomorrow CALCE is offering a webinar on 3D printing as a viable method for repairing electronic components.

TORONTO -- Celestica will buy Singapore-based PCI Ltd., a design, engineering and manufacturing solutions provider, for $306 million.

BRUSSELS – The European Commission is creating a European Chips Act to increase microprocessor R&D and manufacturing with dedicated funds, said EU president Ursula von der Leyen, according to reports.

TAIPEI – Market research firm TrendForce has issued its 10 major technology trends expected to take place across various segments in 2022:

ANN ARBOR, MI — The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences published a report featuring analysis for successful digital product lifecycle management implementation, covering insight from years of collaborating with government and industry partners to determine a more cost-effective way to launch specific PLM processes, which can enable small- and medium-sized companies to make the leap. The nonprofit manufacturing consortium has developed a commercial off-the-shelf solution: PLM-in-a-Box–Early Acquisition Edition, which focuses on the needs of the government partners.

NEEDHAM, MA – Worldwide server market revenue declined 2.5% year-over-year to $23.6 billion during the second quarter, according to the International Data Corp. Worldwide server shipments surpassed 3.2 million during the period, an increase of 0.1% over the previous year.

MORRISVILLE, NC – iNEMI is holding a call-for-participation webinar Oct. 13 and 14 for its new project on artificial intelligence enhancement to AOI for printed circuit board assemblies.

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL – SigmaTron International reported revenues of $85.7 million in the fiscal first quarter, up 41.8% year-over-year.

SUZHOU, CHINA – Enics is expanding its high-volume manufacturing site here, one of its largest in the region.

WILLENHALL, UK – Contract manufacturer Kasdon Electronics moved into a new 20,000 sq. ft. facility here, consolidating from two buildings, according to reports.