BANNOCKBURN, IL – The global printed circuit board market was $58.6 billion in 2015, says IPC, down 2.7% year-over-year.

TABY, SWEDEN – Mycronic posted third quarter net sales of SEK 497 million ($41.5 million), down 17.9% year-over-year.

GLENVIEW, IL – Illinois Tool Works’ test & measurement and electronics segment reported third quarter revenue of $516 million, an increase of 5.3% year-over-year.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — Actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik will present the opening keynote at IPC Apex Expo Feb. 14 in San Diego.

GUADALAJARA, MEXICO -- Rehm Thermal Systems has opened a technology center here, expanding on its two-year old sales office to capitalize on the North American automotive electronics market.

BILLINGSTAD, NORWAY -- Kongsberg Gruppen sold all its 33.4 million shares in Kitron, making it the second major investor to shed its holdings in the EMS firm.

ATLANTA – The LED Assembly, Reliability and Testing Symposium will take place Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 here.

SANTA CLARA, CA – Rocket EMS has obtained financing to fund an expansion of its operations here.  

STAMFORD, CT -- Gartner today presented its top technology trends that will be strategic for most organizations in 2017.

ELVA, ESTONIA -- Enics will invest up to 5 million euros ($5.5 million) to expand its EMS factory here, the company announced.

WASHINGTON -- A new report issued by the US government found artificial intelligence will contribute to economic growth and be a valuable tool for improving the world in fields ranging from health care to transportation and the environment.

TAIPEI – NAND flash supplies will tighten in the fourth quarter as a result of increased demand for smartphones and solid-state drives (SSDs), says DRAMeXchange, a division of TrendForce. Suppliers are expected to experience higher margins and revenues in the fourth quarter.