ORLANDO – Abstracts for the SMTA International conference, Oct. 7 – 11, in Orlando, are due Feb. 16. Short course descriptions are also being solicited. Submit abstracts using the online form at
STRATHAM, NH – Vitronics-Soltec today named Aaron Saxton president, effective March 19. He is a executive with Universal Instruments, where he ran its Chinese manufacturing operations in Shekou, China.
LOS ALTOS, CA – Chinese vehicle production is estimated to have risen 12.1% during 2006, according to analyst Henderson Ventures.
The research group says world unit vehicle sales rose 4.4% last year, after a 5.2% gain in 2005. Unit production of cars and light trucks is expected to be up 2.9% in 2007, in part as a result of higher-end vehicles with electronic modules.