SAN FRANCISCO -- Global semiconductor fabricator equipment bookings in the first quarter were up about 27% over last year and analyst models suggest an annual growth rate of 15 to 20% for the year, SEMI said this week.

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DUBLIN, CA -- Asian Circuits has relocated its headquarters from Scarborough, Canada, to a new site here as of June 27,

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