FRAMINGHAM, MA – The first half of 2020 has seen a resurgence in the PC and tablet markets, and demand continues to outpace supply, says International Data Corp. Demand is largely driven by work-from-home and at-home education needs, as well as entertainment purposes. Therefore, IDC expects the personal computing devices market, including traditional PCs, tablets, and workstations, will grow 3.3% year-over-year in 2020, with shipment volumes reaching 425.7 million units.

AUSTIN, TX – The fan-out wafer level package (FO-WLP) market is projected to grow 15.5% in units from 2020 to 2024, according to TechSearch International.

WAYNESBORO, VA – EMS firm Virtex said it is creating 40 to 50 new manufacturing jobs here, according to reports.

SUNNYVALE, CA – Covalent Metrology acquired Riga Analytical Lab for an undisclosed sum, effective immediately.