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NEEDHAM, MA – Global PC shipments accelerated in the third quarter, rising 9.4% compared to the same period a year earlier, according to preliminary data from International Data Corporation. The total of 75.8 million units reflects a steady refresh of aging hardware as Windows 11 adoption continues to shape replacement cycles.
PHOENIX – Global investment in 300mm fab equipment is set to total $374 billion from 2026 to 2028, according to SEMI’s latest 300mm Fab Outlook. The ramp is fueled by AI chip demand for data centers and edge devices, along with policy-backed regionalization and supply-chain restructuring aimed at greater self-sufficiency. SEMI expects this year to be the first year 300mm spending tops $100 billion, rising 7% to $107 billion, with further gains to $116 billion in 2026, $120 billion in 2027, and a jump to $138 billion in 2028.
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, UK – Incap Corporation has completed the installation of a rooftop solar power system at its manufacturing facility, a move aimed at increasing the site’s share of renewable energy. The new system is expected to provide nearly half of the factory’s daytime electricity demand and about one-third of total annual consumption, supporting the company’s broader environmental goals while reducing energy costs.
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