BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American printed circuit board orders in September decreased 2% year-over-year, reducing year-to-date order growth to 5.2%. Orders were down 7.4% sequentially.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The worldwide tablet market recorded lower shipments for the fourth straight quarter, with 48.7 million units shipped in the third quarter, down 12.6% year-over-year, according to International Data Corp.

SAN JOSE — North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers reported the three-month moving average orders rose 35% over a year ago in September.

STAMFORD, CT – Gartner this week lowered its forecast for worldwide semiconductor capital spending, citing continued weakness in end-user demand.