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YAVNE, ISRAEL – Valor Computerized Systems’ process engineering software has been integrated with Mydata’s placement equipment, the company said today.

The integration aids parts and panel handling, and optimizes machine setup times.

The integration permits direct communication between hardware and software through the use of APIs. Users can create assembly data within Valor’s Trilogy-5000 tool, which are then integrated with Mydata’s own parts and shapes libraries and simulation.

Valor’s software also reads existing machine libraries, jobs and current feeder setup.

TEMPE, AZ -- The manufacturing sector failed to grow in November for the first time in 42 months despite gains in the broader economy. Computer and electronic products was one of eight industries reporting growth in November.

The monthly Institute for Supply Management report, issued today, showed November manufacturing activity fell to its lowest level since April 2003, as the PMI indicator fell to 49.5%. New orders and production both slumped.

The silver lining, said ISM spokesman Norbert Ore was new export order growth, which "continued as the weaker dollar continues to fuel that segment.

SAN FRANCISCO – Manufacturers looking for help on RoHS compliance will want to tune in to the upcoming Assessing and Maintaining Compliance webinar. The free online seminar will take place Dec. 13, 4 p.m. EST. The one-hour presentation will feature Ken Stanvick, senior vice president at Design Chain Associates, presenting on what companies need to do to maintain and demonstrate RoHS compliance; what an RoHS compliance audit really means; what needs to be audited within your company; and why to include suppliers and subcontractors in an audit.

http://www.eptac.com/rohs-weee/business.html

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- Jabil Circuit's previously announced assembly factory in the Ukraine will come online next spring, according to several reports.

Circuits Assembly first reported the plans in October.

Construction started on the plant in September. The finished plant will have an 85,000 sq. ft. footprint and employ 1,500 workers.

SALEM, NH - Appli-tec, a provider of adhesives, sealants and encapsulants, has relocated its offices and manufacturing operations to 7 Industrial Way in Salem, NH.

According to President Timothy Walsh, the 20,000 sq. ft. facility increases the company's production area by 50.

Appli-tec has also increased the size of its manufacturing team by 20% in the past six months.

TOKYO -- Panasonic Automotive Systems will launch a Thailand subsidiarynext month, the company said.

The unit will cover Thailand, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

"The establishment of the new company as a hub for development, manufacture and sales in Asia will lead to stronger cooperation among the PAS companies, realize global business opportunities and optimize Panasonic's product development and production system," said Toru Nishida, managing director, in a statement.