MILPITAS, CA – North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $2.03 billion in billings worldwide in March (three-month average basis), up 69.2% year-over-year and 2.6% sequentially, according to SEMI.

WASHINGTON – Key tech industry issues are receiving broad bipartisan support, according to the public policy trade group ITI. Successes include passage of permanent tax extenders, the USA Freedom Act, cyber information sharing legislation, and the Judicial Redress Act, the association says in its latest ITI Congressional Tech Voting Guide.

SAN JOSE, CA – Sanmina posted second fiscal quarter revenue of $1.68 billion, up 4.3% year-over-year and down 2.3% sequentially.

GLENVIEW, IL -- Illinois Tool Works reported organic revenue at its Test & Measurement/Electronics unit rose 6% year-over-year in the first quarter.