TAMPA, FL – Sypris Electronics has received approximately $5.5 million in follow-on orders to produce electronics assemblies for multiple satellite systems.
 
The firm did not disclose the company that placed the orders.
 
"Sypris continues to expand the scope and capabilities of its space offerings in partnership with prime contractors for commercial and government satellite systems," said John Walsh, president of Sypris Electronics. "Our dedicated NASA-certified space manufacturing operation supports next-generation satellite systems for global communications, connectivity and other endeavors by the US and its allied nations for both commercial and military applications."
 
Sypris Electronics is a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions.

SAN JOSE – MEPTEC has announced the first Semiconductor to Solar: Growth Opportunities for the IC Industry symposium.
 
The event will be held Nov. 19 in San Jose.
 
This conference will focus on the basics of PV-based systems, and specific requirements and nuances the industry faces today. The event will showcase specific applications of ICs into photovoltaic applications that are either essential parts of the PV system or would play a significant role in managing performance of PV systems. 
 
Sessions include photovoltaic industry overview and current trends; enabling technologies; manufacturing challenges and processing for solar photovoltaic, and future trends and opportunities for the IC industry.
 
To register, visit www.meptec.org.

TAIPEI -- Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai) today reported August revenues plunged 24.6% year-over-year to NT$108.2 billion ($3.32 billion).

TAIPEI -- Elitegroup Computer Systems reported August consolidated revenues fell 10.4% year-over-year to NT$6.1 billion ($185.9 million).