SINGAPORE -- Kulicke and Soffa reported first fiscal quarter net revenue was up 38% to $149.6 million.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The holiday season capped off another positive year of smartphone growth, despite concerns about the overall market slowing. According to preliminary data, smartphone vendors shipped a total of 428.5 million units during the fourth quarter, resulting in 6.9% growth compared to the final quarter of 2015, according to International Data Corp. Moreover, 2017 should see stronger growth, spurred by a rebound in the emerging markets.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The fourth quarter of 2016 marked the ninth consecutive quarter that tablet shipments have declined, says the International Data Corp.

WASHINGTON — Global semiconductor sales totaled $338.9 billion in 2016, narrowly topping 2015 for the highest-ever annual sales mark.

TORONTO -- SMTC today announced the appointment of Ed Smith as interim president and chief executive, effective Feb. 17.

JASPER, IN – Kimball Electronics reported fiscal second quarter net sales of $230.3 million, up 11.2% year-over-year. 

LONDON -- Copper prices continue to escalate, leaving commodity managers worried that future margins might be squeezed.

BANGALORE -- The Indian government is proposing a 2% special auxiliary tax on imported assembled printed circuit boards.

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA -- Key Tronic reported total revenue rose 2% year-over-year to $118.5 million in the December quarter.

CHANDLER, AZ – First Electronics purchased land here where it plans to build a new 35,100 sq. ft. building.

ROME, NY – The EOS/ESD Association will hold the following regional tutorials in 2017:

HAMPSHIRE, UK – A gradual change in direction for fitness wearables toward healthcare devices will lead to more than 75 million Americans using dedicated activity trackers by 2021, over double the current user base, according to Juniper Research.