WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor sales hit $57.8 billion in November, an increase of 20.7% compared to the November 2023 total of $47.9 billion and 1.6% more than October's total of $56.9 billion, the Semiconductor Industry Association reported.

MILPITAS, CA – The semiconductor industry is expected to start 18 new fab construction projects in 2025, according to SEMI’s latest quarterly World Fab Forecast report. The new projects include three 200mm and fifteen 300mm facilities, the majority of which are expected to begin operations from 2026 to 2027.

ATLANTA – Electronics supply chain participants' concerns about December sales were not as pronounced as originally projected, with a component sales sentiment of 98.4 for the month, according to ECIA's Electronic Component Sales Sentiment survey.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) this week will open registration for the technical program for PCB East 2025, featuring more than 75 hours of in-depth electronics engineering training.