GARBSEN, GERMANY – LPKF Laser & Electronics AG has raised its sales forecast for 2010 to at least $79.2 million, up 17.7% compared to 2009.
The forecast has been upgraded as a result of a strong increase in orders for LPKF’s cutting and structuring lasers segment.
Following first-quarter growth for laser direct structuring systems, LPKF received an order today for LDS systems totaling about $6.6 million. No further details were disclosed.
FRAMINGHAM, MA — The electronic manufacturing services industry contracted 11% in 2009, less than expected due to a resurgence of consumer spending late in the year. According to a new forecast from International Data Corp., the industry will enjoy a compound annual growth rate of 8% for the 2010-2014 forecast period. But the recovery is still on shaky ground, with periods of weakness expected into 2011.