HELSINKI -- The VTT Technical Research Centre has developed a method for the manufacture of thin-film transistors using a roll-to-roll technique. The new technique uses printing, the institute says, for the deposition of patterns on the substrate layer of film.

MILWAUKEE, WI – A new white paper from Brady provides information on how a traceability system can provide the visibility needed to realize cost savings and process and product quality improvements.

NORTH BILLERICA, MA -- BTU International today raised revenue guidance for its second quarter ending June 30 on the strength of higher than expected sales of reflow soldering equipment. 

PADERBORN, GERMANY -- The Flextronics EMS site here has been acquired by an investment group and renamed Periscope EMS.

4K Invest acquired the site, along with 370 workers, in the deal. No financial details were disclosed. 

4K Invest partner Markus Roschel has been named CEO of Periscope.

Fujitsu Siemens Computers opened the 82,000 sq. ft. plant in 1994, then sold it to Flextronics in 2000. It primarily supplies the automotive, industrial and telecom end-markets.

4K Invest also owns Selcom Group, the Italy-based electronics manufacturing company.