SAN JOSE, CA – Sanmina reported fiscal fourth quarter revenue ended Oct. 3 of $1.64 billion, down 3% year-over-year, and up 6.5% sequentially.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC — North American printed circuit board orders in September decreased 2% year-over-year, reducing year-to-date order growth to 5.2%. Orders were down 7.4% sequentially.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The worldwide tablet market recorded lower shipments for the fourth straight quarter, with 48.7 million units shipped in the third quarter, down 12.6% year-over-year, according to International Data Corp.

HOLLY SPRINGS, NC – Circuit Technology, an IPC and soldering training organization, has acquired STC, a Minnesota-based training organization.