MERRIMACK, NH -- Virtex Enterprises has acquired Circuit Technology, a contract manufacturer of high-mix, low-volume production of mission-critical products.

AUSTIN, TX – The high cost of moving to the next semiconductor technology node is changing the role of packaging and assembly in the electronics industry, says TechSearch International. Heterogeneous integration has become the solution to achieve the economic advantages that were previously met with silicon scaling.

SCHAUMBURG, IL – Sparton Corp.’s shareholders have approved the EMS company’s proposed acquisition by an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management.

ALONSOTEGI, SPAIN– A private equity fund has taken a majority position in EMS provider P4Q Electronics.

GREEN BAY, WI – Foxconn says it is moving forward with its planned innovation center here that would employ between 100 and 200 people.

WESTLAKE, OH – Nordson said Michael Hilton plans to retire as president and chief executive after nine years with the company.

SELLBYVILLE, DE – From 2019 to 2025, the global medical electronics market is anticipated to experience a 13% CAGR to surpass $169 billion, as a result of growing demand for minimally invasive surgeries.

SANTA ANA, CA – Ducommun reported fourth quarter electronics systems net revenue was $85.3 million, up 10.5% year-over-year.

HSINCHU, TAIWAN – A new SEMI task force seeks to establish quality requirements spanning the supply chain to meet new, higher reliability standards and help safeguard Taiwan’s competitive edge in the global microelectronics industry.

TEMPE, AZ – Benchmark Electronics’ board of directors has appointed Jeff Benck president and CEO.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — Total North American PCB orders fell 24.4% in January compared to the same month in 2017 and were down 10.7% sequentially, says IPC.

MARKHAM, ON, CANADA -- Bittele Electronics will open an EMS plant here in June, the company said on its website.