ZALAEGERSZEG, HUNGARY – Flextronics plans to create 600 new jobs at its plant here.

DALLAS, TX – The total value of automated test equipment is expected to reach $4.13 billion by 2020 at a CAGR of 2.8% from 2014 to 2020, says MarketsandMarkets.

CHICAGO -- The annual SMTAI show kicked off here yesterday with an overflowing technical conference and scattered exhibit floor crowds.

WUXI, CHINA – Jabil Circuit staff members making Apple iPhone 6 covers at a plant here are forced to work up to 77 hours weekly in a stressful and unsafe environment to meet demands, according to China Labor Watch, say published reports.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC presented Committee Leadership, Special Recognition and Distinguished Committee Service Awards to individuals who made significant contributions to IPC and the industry in the development of electronics manufacturing standards.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Demand for printed circuit boards remained tepid in August, leading IPC to forecast flat growth through year-end.

BANGKOK -- Fabrinet will push back the filing of its annual report for the year ended June 27, citing accounting violations regarding consignment shipments and inventory. 

MADISON, AL — Jim Raby, one of the foremost experts on soldering and assembly reliability, has retired after a 57-year career.

EL SEGUNDO, CA — Apple is paying about $4 in labor and manufacturing costs for each new iPhone 6, IHS said in its latest teardown report. 

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil Circuit posted fourth-quarter revenue ended Aug. 31 of $4.1 billion, down nearly 9% year-over-year.

ROME, NY – The ESDA this week announced three new documents detailing test methods for measuring electrostatic discharge in various environments.

JUAREZ, MEXICO — Firstronic has begun production qualification runs at its new facility here, the company said, with initial programs at the 70,000 sq. ft. plant supporting the EMS company's existing automotive customers.