MINNEAPOLIS – SMTA International 2013 experienced a 30% increase in registrations, to more than 1,300, and a 45% increase in onsite attendance compared to 2012, the association says.
MALMO, SWEDEN -- PartnerTech reported third-quarter sales rose 2% from last year to SEK 528 million ($83.2 million) on higher capacity utilization at most of its EMS units. The company's machining operations saw a sharp, ongoing decline, especially from its defense end-market.
MINNEAPOLIS -- CyberOptics narrowed its third-quarter operating loss although revenues fell 25% year-over-year on lower demand for SMT inspection systems. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, the AOI maker reported an operating loss of $961,000, less than the $1.2 million in losses taken in the June quarter, but 63% lower than a year ago.