SAN JOSE -- The worldwide semiconductor market this year is projected to top $300 billion for the first time, and growth will accelerate over the next two years.

TAIPEI -- Foxconn International Holdings chief executive Chin Wai Leung will resign effective Jan. 1, citing family demands.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Machine vision OEM Datalogic will acquire PPT Vision in a deal valued at $5.2 million.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American printed circuit board shipments in October decreased 9.6% year-over-year, as orders dipped 0.1% from October 2010, says IPC.