FRAMINGHAM, MA – International Data Corp.’s May PC forecast projected worldwide PC shipment declines of 11.7% in the second quarter of 2013, 4.7% in the third quarter, and 1.6% in the fourth quarter, resulting in a total annual drop of 7.8% for the year. 

WASHINGTON -- A leading committee member of one of the largest electronics industry trade groups testified to Congress that new rules governing counterfeit components might be too onerous and have unintended consequences that overwhelm the goals of the statute.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American PCB shipments fell 4.4% year-over-year in May, but orders increased 8.3% compared to last year.

HERNDON, VA – iNEMI’s board has elected longtime director Marc Benowitz chairman. He supersedes Nasser Grayeli, who chaired the organization since 2002.