WASHINGTON, DC – China leads the world in terms of manufacturing output, with over $2 trillion in goods produced, which accounts for 20% of global manufacturing, says the Brookings Institution. This is followed by the US ($1.9 trillion, 18% of global manufacturing), Japan ($1 trillion), Germany ($700 billion), and South Korea ($372 billion).

TABY, SWEDEN – Mycronic posted second quarter net sales of SEK 882 million (US$99 million), down 3% year-over-year.

HORSHAM, PA – Connect Group has chosen Aegis’ FactoryLogix digital MES software across four manufacturing sites in Europe.

STAMFORD, CT – Worldwide shipments of devices — PCs, tablets and mobile phones — are on pace to record 0.9% growth to reach 2.28 billion units in 2018, says Gartner.

ROMULUS, MI – Actia Electronics plans to open a production and R&D facility here.

BILLINGSTAD, NORWAY – Kitron reported second quarter revenue of NOK 667 million ($82.4 million), up 3% year-over-year.

ATLANTA – CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY opened registration for its annual Service Excellence Awards (SEAs) for EMS providers and electronics assembly equipment, material and software suppliers.

TIJUANA, MEXICO – Asteelflash USA is investing in new SMT lines for its factory here.

PLYMOUTH, WI – Kurtz Ersa has expanded its demo room here to 3,000 ft². Additionally, the company added offices and an extra training conference room.

SAN FRANCISCO – Worldwide sales of new semiconductor manufacturing equipment are projected to increase 10.8% to $62.7 billion in 2018, exceeding the historic high of $56.6 billion set last year.

TREDEGAR, WALES, UK -- EMS firm Camtronics Vale announced the completion of a management buyout from its parent company PhotonStar LED.

TAIPEI -- Foxconn reported June revenue rose 24% year-over-year to a record NT$390 billion ($12.8 billion).