SAN JOSE — North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers saw orders outpace shipment revenues in January for the first time since last spring, raising hopes that a recovery is imminent.

SAN DIEGO -- The second day of IPC Apex was quieter than the first, giving exhibitors more time to dwell on the state of the industry economy.

HERTFORDSHIRE, UK -- Soldertec's upcoming "Tomorrow’s Solders" conference will be streamed live as a webcast, the organization announced.

SAN DIEGO -- IPC Apex kicked off yesterday to strong crowds and a positive vibe that belied the unseasonable chill in the San Diego air.

TAIPEI -- Foxconn has found itself in an odd position as it has temporarily ceased new hirings because too many employees came back to work following the Chinese New Year vacation.

SAN DIEGO – Count on Tools was the big winner at last night's the CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY 2013 New Product Introduction Awards for electronics assembly equipment, materials and software.

TUALATIN, OR — Partron will immediately stop production of LDS parts on non-LPKF laser machines as part of an agreement covering patent infringement, LPKF announced.

SAN DIEGO – Mack Technologies, Electronic Systems Inc. and Naprotek were the top winners at the annual CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY Service Excellence Awards for electronics manufacturing services providers.

CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY announced the winners last night at a presentation at the IPC Apex Expo trade show.

NEW YORK -- Overall revenues from automated optical equipment sales will reach $6.75 billion in 2016, up from $4.50 billion in 2012, a new study says.

WASHINGTON -- The annual NASA Quality Leadership Forum (QLF) will take place March 20-21 in Cape Canaveral, FL.

SANTA ANA, CA -- Express Manufacturing Inc. has added a fifth building to its campus here.

CONKLIN, NY – Universal Instruments says its global market share grew  4% in 2012, boosted by double-digit gains in North America.