FRAMINGHAM, MA – New device launches, an expanding array of content for both consumer and enterprise users, and lower price points will propel the worldwide augmented and virtual reality headset device market at a breakneck pace.

RAAHE, FINLAND – Enics Raahe announced a negotiation process with its factory employees here that could lead to a restructuring or shutting down of the site.

NEW BRITAIN, CT – MicroCare opened its newest manufacturing facility here.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- Jabil Circuit today reported preliminary fiscal second quarter net revenue of $4.45 billion, up 1% from last year.

AMSTERDAM – SMTA and SMART Group announced registration is open for their Contamination, Cleaning and Coating Conference coming this May.

HARTLEPOOL, UK -- The Stadium Group reported sales at its EMS group fell 21% year-over-year to £21.2 million ($25.9 million) in 2016.

OYSTER BAY, NY -- Industrial automation control and field device shipments will surpass 55 million units in 2017 and reach approximately 146 million by 2025.

WASHINGTON — The Semiconductor Industry Association today announced its support for the House “Better Way” corporate tax reform proposal as an appropriate starting point for reform. 

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN -- Starting Jul. 1, Sweden will levy taxes on electrical and electronics products containing specific toxic substances.

ROME, NY – The EOS/ESD Association is offering the following live online classes:  

HERNDON, VA – iNEMI is hosting webinars Apr. 6 and 7 to preview highlights of the 2017 iNEMI Roadmap.

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- SigmaTron today reported fiscal third quarter revenues rose 4.6% to $61.9 million but the firm swung to a net loss.