ANAHEIM, CA – Murrietta Circuits is holding an invitation-only open house Nov. 13 here to highlight the opening of its new eSurface technology line, the first in Southern California.

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- New smartphone releases and an increased emphasis on emerging markets drove global smartphone shipments above 300 million units for the second consecutive quarter.

SAN JOSE -- Sanmina's contract electronics assembly unit recorded $1.36 billion in sales in the quarter ended Sept. 27, up 13% from a year ago.

KAUAI – The program for the 20th Annual Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium has been finalized and will take place Feb. 2-5 at the Sheraton Kauai Resort.

HELSINKI, FINLAND – PKC Group’s third-quarter revenue decreased 0.5% year-over-year to EUR 210.7 million (US$266 million).

LOKKEN, NORWAY --Simpro Holding will acquire a majority stake in electronics manufacturer Noca Holding AS as it continues its investment in the EMS sector.

SAN JOSE, CA – Flextronics reported second-quarter net sales of $6.5 billion, up 1.9% year-over-year, and down 1.7% sequentially.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American printed circuit board sales remained sluggish in September, while orders strengthened, says IPC.

NORTH BILLERICA, MA -- BTU said third-quarter net sales rose 32.5% year-over-year to $15.9 million as its SMT business continued to improve. 

SAINT-EGREVE, FRANCE — Vi Technology has opened an applications and training center near Munich.

NATICK, MA – Cognex reported record revenue in the third quarter of $169.4 million, up 87% year-over-year, and up 56% sequentially.

CRANSTON, RI – AIM Solder's UK unit has acquired Summit Solder Products, a fellow UK-based solder manufacturer.