GARBSEN, GERMANY – LPKF is expanding its space here, adding a 32,000 sq. ft. building and combining R&D departments there.

LPKF plans to move into the new building in June.

The old building will be used for manufacturing laser systems.

The expansion investment is about 5 million euros.

The firm has hired 100 new employees during the past two years, for a total of 470.

MELBOURNE, FL – Contract electronics manufacturer Anuva Manufacturing Services has acquired the assets of BT Manufacturing Co.

No financial terms were disclosed.

Privately held Anuva builds printed circuit board assemblies, subassemblies, and systems.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Automated inspection equipment makers Viscom and CyberOptics today announced an OEM agreement to equip the former's solder paste inspection line with the latter's sensors.

SAN JOSE -- Sanmina-SCI today announced the resignation of Hari Pillai, president and chief operating officer.

WASHINGTON – The US State Department is seeking public comments on whether existing regulations governing defense and other exports should be modified or repealed.

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN – Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corp. surpassed $1.5 billion in global sales for the first time last year, generating $500 million in the fourth quarter alone. The record-setting total represents a 64% year-over-year sales increase.

The largest annual sales gains were in Europe (120%), Africa (118%), Asia-Pacific (115%), and the Middle East (78%).

The company is projected to reach nearly $1.8 billion in worldwide sales for 2011.

KURESSAARE, ESTONIA -- Electronics manufacturers in the Baltic republic of Estonia are sounding positive notes for 2011.

LOUISVILLE, KY -- Sypris Solutions today reported fourth-quarter revenue at its Electronics Group fell 24% from last year to $19.5 million.

SHENZHEN -- SinoHub reported fourth-quarter net income rose 95% to $7.2 million for the period ended Dec. 31.

OLATHE, KS -- Elecsys reported Electronic Design and Manufacturing Services segment sales rose 40% year-over-year to $3.64 million for the three-month period ended Jan. 31.

EL SEGUNDO, CA -- Last Friday's earthquake won't have a major impact on Japan’s semiconductor production facilities, but will likely disrupt the supply chain.

VELLINGE, SWEDEN -- PartnerTech has given termination notices to 37 workers at its Vellinge Customer Center and will move production to Poland.