NORWOOD, MA -- LTX-Credence has agreed to acquire Multitest and Everett Charles Technologies for $93.5 million, including $73.5 million in cash.

IRVINE, CA -- Micro-tier EMS Probe Manufacturing reported a net loss of $85,000 for the period ended June 30. The losses included interest expenses of approximately $72,000.

NEW YORK -- A new undercover investigation by China Labor Watch alleges a series of ethical and legal labor violations at a Jabil factory in Wuxi, China. The site reportedly is producing the soon-to-be-released iPhone for Apple.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American printed circuit board orders in July increased 10.2% year-over-year, while shipments decreased 1.5%, says IPC.