CHICAGO -- The annual SMTAI show kicked off here yesterday with an overflowing technical conference and scattered exhibit floor crowds.

WUXI, CHINA – Jabil Circuit staff members making Apple iPhone 6 covers at a plant here are forced to work up to 77 hours weekly in a stressful and unsafe environment to meet demands, according to China Labor Watch, say published reports.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC presented Committee Leadership, Special Recognition and Distinguished Committee Service Awards to individuals who made significant contributions to IPC and the industry in the development of electronics manufacturing standards.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Demand for printed circuit boards remained tepid in August, leading IPC to forecast flat growth through year-end.