CV-X100 series has an intuitive interface for quick and easy inspection setup. Now features Auto-Teach Inspection, point and click measurement tools, and more. Automatically creates an inspection based off of a set of good parts. Programmed to account for even subtle color differences in the subject parts by utilizing the full color information. Performs high-precision measurements through simple mouse operations, with no calculations required. Automatically generates a user manual customized to the user’s specific programs.

Keyence, www.keyence.com/PRCVX

BUCKS, UK – A Smart Group webinar next month will discuss advances in x-ray tube, software and detector technology for manufacturing electronics components and assemblies.

SHENZHEN -- Nam Tai Electronics today said the Shenzhen government has agreed to release a 1.2 million sq. ft. parcel of land in the Guangming Hi-Tech Industrial Park.

OLATHE, KS -- Elecsys today reported second fiscal quarter electronics manufacturing services sales plunged 21% from last year.

BROMONT, CANADA – Cogiscan will integrate its traceability software with Mirtec's AOI software, the companies said.

BATHGATE, SCOTLAND – Plexus will invest £9 million in a new factory here, which should be operational in February.

MINNEAPOLIS -- CyberOptics has laid off 10% of its global staff due to lower demand for SPI and AOI equipment, the company said.

TAIPEI -- EMS and components provider Lite-On Technology reported November revenues grew 3% sequentially and 11% year-over-year.

SUZHOU -- Vitronics Soltec’s expansion of its operations here is progressing ahead of schedule, the company said today.

HONG KONG -- Lenovo will begin assembling its own computers at its new or expanded factories around the world, including Greensboro, NC, according to published reports and Lenovo itself.

TAIPEI – Foxconn said it plans to expand its North American operations, according to published reports.

ATLANTA, GA – CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY today announced Creation Technologies as its EMS Company of the Year for 2012.