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.

CHINO, CA –Desco Industries has acquired the assets of Easy Braid Company for an undisclosed sum.