LONDON – The Covid-19 pandemic has given businesses an unprecedented opportunity to implement profound changes to the way we work, according to GlobalData. The pandemic will leave a lasting legacy, from digitizing processes and reshaping supply chains to redesigning offices, the research firm says.

MILPITAS, CA – Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales by OEMs are projected to increase 6% year-over-year to $63.2 billion in 2020 before logging record high revenue of $70 billion in 2021 on the strength of double-digit growth, SEMI said.

AUSTIN, TX – Austin Precision Machining and Manufacturing launched its turnkey mechanical and assembly services here.

CLINTON, NY – Indium Corp. released a report on the worldwide availability of indium and gallium metal.

BRISBANE – Elexon Electronics opened an intelligent factory to enter new markets in defense and aerospace, according to reports. The Made in Queensland program provided $890,325 for the Industry 4.0 facility.

FRANKFURT – The Covid-19 crisis has hit the German electronics industry hard in recent months, says ZVEI, but the mood has turned up of late as companies show signs of a rebound.

MILTON, NY – Sono-Tek reported fiscal first quarter net sales of $3.4 million, up 22% year-over-year.

NORTHVALE, NJ – ADM Tronics reported fiscal 2020 revenues were $3.5 million, up 15.5% year-over-year.

SELBYVILLE, DE – The electronic skin market is expected to grow from $6 billion in 2019 to $16 billion by 2026, according to Global Market Insights.

NORWOOD, MA – Analog Devices and Maxim Integrated Products have entered into a definitive agreement under which ADI will acquire Maxim in an all-stock transaction that values the combined enterprise at over $68 billion.

THUN, SWITZERLAND – Schleuniger Group signed an agreement to acquire Cirris Systems in an asset deal. The acquisition secures complementary testing expertise and improved market access for Schleuniger in the North American market for testing and test automation of cables and harnesses.

STAMFORD, CT – Worldwide PC shipments totaled 64.8 million units in the second quarter, a 2.8% increase year-over-year, according to Gartner. After a significant decline in the first quarter due to Covid-19-related supply-chain disruptions, the PC market returned to growth as vendors restocked their channels and mobile PC demand increased.