CAMBRIDGE, MA -- A recent MIT survey found one-third of the companies responding are considering reshoring their manufacturing, adding evidence to those who see a return to regional strategies.

Looking back at 2012, it’s clear the PC industry experienced a pivotal year. Now, as we move into 2013, the question is, “Which way did it pivot”?

TAIPEI -- Foxconn Electronics reported January consolidated revenues fell 8.2% year-over-year to NT$313.5 billion (US$10.7 billion) on typical seasonality.

FREMONT, CA -- OnCore Manufacturing has opened what it calls a medical Center-of-Excellence at its facility here, complete with an IP-secure assembly area that is cleanroom ready.

IRVINE, CA – Multi-Fineline Electronix posted net sales for the fiscal first quarter ended Dec. 31 of $289.7 million, up 21% year-over-year, a company record.

ATLANTA – UP Media Group seeks abstracts for PCB West 2013, to be held Sept. 24-26, in Santa Clara, CA.

NEWARK, NY -- IEC Electronics' fiscal first-quarter net profits plunged 75% to $239,000 on problems with a customer ramp and a broad-based softening in demand.

LOS ALTOS, CA -- New US light vehicle production rose 19.9% year-over-year in 2012 to 10.4 million units, driving big gains in automotive electronics. But the joyride might be about to end, new research indicates.

TOKYO -- Juki and Sony today announced the signing of a non-binding memorandum of intent to discuss the possible integration of their respective surface-mount technology equipment and related businesses. A new company is expected to be formed and a deal consummated by September.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — OEMs have stepped up investments and operations in Latin America, most notably in the automotive industry, and manufacturing production is poised for solid growth in 2013.

SCHAUMBURG, IL -- Sparton today announced improving fiscal second-quarter results in its EMS and medical business units, boosted by higher organic sales and acquisitions.

GREELEY, CO – An FCT Assembly subsidiary has acquired a pair of Texas-based stencil manufacturers.