Industrial computer manufacturer Advantech Co (研華) yesterday said revenue for this quarter would likely slide 1.2 to 4.8 percent from last quarter’s NT$15.51 billion (US$556.85 million) due to component shortages. Gross margin is expected to come in at 36.5 to 38.5 percent, compared with the previous quarter’s 37.6 percent, it said. The component shortages have plagued the electronics industry this year amid recovering global demand. While the problem is improving, it is still an issue for the industry, the company said. As a result, Advantech expects an estimated US$40 million to US$5...