MUNICH – Some 44,000 visitors from 85 countries walked the halls of Productronica this month, up almost 20% compared to the previous show two years ago.

The event, which was collocated for the first time with Semicon Europa, included 1,200 exhibitors from 42 countries. The focus was on the Internet of Things, as well as big data and miniaturization.

SCHAUMBURG, IL – A US government agency has given its assent to the previously proposed acquisition of Sparton by Ultra Electronics Holdings.

PENANG -- Electronics equipment production continued to maintain a healthy growth rate over the past quarter, new data indicate.

TABY, SWEDEN – Through a renewed partnership agreement, Mycronic will include Aegis Software’s FactoryLogix NPI as the main programming interface for its MY700 jet printer and jet dispenser.

ALPHARETTA, GA – ECIA said it is renaming and expanding the mission of the Supply Chain Council. The Supply Chain Council’s global scope of challenges now includes IT security/testing and customer experience.

Productronica is primarily an exhibition for showcasing electronics assembly equipment and materials, but in a few cases those manning booths are producers instead.

MUNICH – Messe International Fairgrounds in Munich, home to Productronica, is the largest electronics manufacturing trade show outside Asia, with more than 40,000 visitors attending the four-day event.

KAUNAS, LITHUANIA – Kitron received a new order from Husqvarna Group for an undisclosed sum.

DUBLIN – The 2016 global surface mount technology equipment market is estimated at $3.26 billion and is expected to reach $6.21 billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 9.6%, according to Research and Markets.

PRADESH, INDIA – Electronics manufacturer Dixon Technologies reported revenue from operations for the July to September quarter of Rs 881.1 crore (US$136.6 million), up 17.2% year-over-year.

SINGAPORE – Kulicke and Soffa Industries reported fiscal fourth quarter net revenue of $215.9 million, up 48.1% year-over-year and down 11.5% sequentially.

LOUISVILLE, KY – Sypris Electronics reported third quarter revenue of $7.8 million, up 18.2% year-over-year.