HONG KONG -- The 2017 International Printed Circuit & Apex South China Fair opened this week in Shenzhen The event, which runs Dec. 6-8, is one of the largest PCB & trade shows outside Japan, pulling exhibitors and attendees from around the world.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — IPC today expressed optimism over the prospects for US tax reform following the Senate’s approval of a sweeping bill over the weekend.

BIG ISLAND, HAWAII – The 23rd Annual Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium has finalized its program. The event will take place Feb. 5-8 on the Big Island of Hawaii.

MARCIANISE, ITALY – Jabil announced today the launch of its newest Blue Sky Innovation Center located at its manufacturing plant in Marcianise.

NEWARK, NY -- IEC Electronics today announced revenues fell 2.8% year-over-year to $27.6 million for the fiscal fourth quarter ended Sept. 30.

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Koh Young Technology posted record third quarter revenue, up 22% year-over-year.

NEENAH, WI – Plexus is expanding its Oradea Design Center in Romania to accommodate continued growth in demand for its design and engineering services from customers in Europe.

WASHINGTON – Worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $37.1 billion for the month of October, up 21.9% year-over-year and 3.2% sequentially, says the Semiconductor Industry Association, marking the industry’s largest ever monthly sales total.

DECIN, CZECH REPUBLIC – Neways Electronics will more than double its production operations here to accommodate higher demand for automotive electronics.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — October North American PCB orders increased 13.9% year-over-year, while year-to-date order growth grew 4.9%. Orders were up 0.5% sequentially, says IPC.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Global wearables shipments in the third quarter reached 26.3 million units, up 7.3% year-over-year, according to the International Data Corp.

BILLERICA, MA – Specialized Coating Services expects to open its second facility here in mid-January to provide conformal coating and potting services on the East Coast.