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Global PC Market Rebounds with 8.2% Growth as Windows 10 Support Sunset Drives Upgrade Cycle

The global PC market experienced a significant resurgence with 8.2% year-over-year growth in Q3 2025, according to new industry analysis. While North American growth slowed due to earlier tariff-related purchasing, the impending Windows 10 end-of-support deadline fueled commercial upgrades worldwide.

Global PC Shipments Show Strong Recovery

Worldwide personal computer shipments reached 69 million units in the third quarter of 2025, representing an 8.2 percent year-over-year increase according to the latest market analysis. The figures, which track devices sold to resellers and distributors rather than end customers, indicate a significant market recovery after years of stagnation.

by Michael Turner
BusinessManufacturing

Ypsomed Announces Major U.S. Expansion with $200M North Carolina Manufacturing Facility

Ypsomed is establishing its inaugural United States manufacturing presence with a strategic investment in Wake County, North Carolina. The Swiss medical device leader plans to create up to 200 jobs while enhancing supply security for the American healthcare market.

In a significant strategic move, Swiss medical technology leader Ypsomed has announced plans to establish its first manufacturing facility in the United States, marking a pivotal expansion in the company’s global growth strategy. The company will invest approximately CHF 200 million (approximately $220 million USD using current Swiss franc exchange rates) in the initial phase of development in Holly Springs, North Carolina.

Strategic Location Selection in North Carolina’s Growing Medical Hub

by Jessica Moore P.E.