NEW YORK – A new study of nearly 1,200 high-tech companies sheds new light on the likely rationale for big, recently announced deals, including Google’s bid to acquire Motorola Mobility Holdings, AT&T’s offer to acquire T-Mobile USA, and Hewlett-Packard’s potential divestiture of its PC business.

Canton, SD – Contract manufacturer Legacy Electronics has begun production at its 40,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant here.

In June the firm completed Phase 1 of the move from San Clemente, CA, including installation, calibration, and qualification of the Canton electronics component production line.

The firm has openings for manufacturing and test technicians, quality inspectors and rework technicians. Local applicants can send resumes and cover letters to applyinsouthdakota@legacyelectronics.com.

Founded in 1993, Legacy Electronics holds several patents and trademarks, including those for its Canopy chip-stacking process technology, and its Multiple Device Canopy (MDC) for embedded computing and high-density VLP modules.

SAN JOSE – Zero Defects International has acquired a new facility here to meet growing demand for PCB test equipment.

ARLINGTON, VA -- The Consumer Electronics Association issued a statement applauding US President Barack Obama for signing the America Invents Act into law.