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European semiconductor sales in July 2022 reached $4.465bn, an increase of 2.7% compared to the previous month, the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) reported based on the latest World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) data.

The demand for the next-gen workplace solutions has led to the rise in the popularity and use of virtual workplace deployment.

IPC has announced the July 2022 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Programme. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.39.

IPC has announced the July 2022 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Programme. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.98.

The primary market for silicon photonics today is optical communication. Silicon photonics will be central in data centre evolution in the short-term for 100G (already well implemented in data centres), and then 400G and 800G pluggables.

Supplyframe have unveiled the results of its latest Commodity IQ Report that provides an overview of market dynamics (including pricing, lead time, and demand) in the electronics industry.

IPC's Study of Quality Benchmarks for Electronics Assembly 2022 is now available.

Princeps has announced a franchise agreement with specialist UK interconnect manufacturer KEC Limited. Under the authorised reseller agreement, Princeps will supply KEC’s full portfolio of interconnect products, including D-type connectors, M-12 connectors and cables, Profibus connectors & cables, backshells, bulkhead glands, panel fittings and conduit systems.

Display technologies come in all shapes and sizes from small LCD, OLED and TFT for displaying basic letters through to large TFT displays suitable for streaming. This piece from Ignys discusses some core considerations that designers must make to ensure that the correct monitors are utilised. 

British safety tech firms are leading the global fight against online harms and are one of the fastest-growing sectors of the UK tech industry, according to an independent report published by the government.