FRAMINGHAM, MA -- IDC will reveal its Top 10 predictions for the manufacturing industry for 2013 in a webinar scheduled for Thursday.

DETROIT -- Flextronics has confirmed its acquisition of Saturn Electronics & Engineering, a supplier of electronics manufacturing services, solenoids and wiring harnesses for the automotive, appliance, consumer, energy and industrial markets. Rochester Hills, MI-based Saturn most recently reported more than $300 million in annual revenue. Additional terms of the deal were not disclosed.

CHINNOR, UK -- The first Engineering Subcontractor Exhibition will be held April 18 at the RAF Museum Cosford.

SAN JOSE -- Flextronics is about to acquire wire harness manufacturer Saturn Electronics & Engineering for an undisclosed sum, according to published reports.

SHENZHEN -- Nam Tai Electronicshas year-to-date sales of over $1 billion, joining a select few EMS companies to top that mark.

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX -- Delta Group Electronics has leased 50,000 sq. ft. of industrial space in this Dallas suburb for its regional office and manufacturing operation.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American printed circuit board shipments in October were up 0.1%, and orders decreased 10% year-over-year, says IPC.

ZALAEGERSZEG, HUNGARY – Flextronics plans to lay off 1,100 employees from its plants here, according to published reports.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — The US State Department's proposed revisions to the Category XI (electronics) U.S. Munitions List (USML) explicitly list printed boards, a change from the current regulations.

STONY BROOK, NY – Applied DNA Sciences said it has signed multiple contracts in support of the mandate by the Defense Logistics Agency for use of APDN’s DNA marking and authentication technology.

WASHINGTON – The US Senate unanimously approved the Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act, a bill intended to close a loophole relating to the products covered in the original law.

WASHINGTON, DC -- US durable goods orders were unchanged in October, while shipments fell 0.6%, the Department of Commerce said.