HARRISBURG, NC – The surface mount technology (SMT) equipment market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.66% from 2018 to 2021, according to a new report from IndustryDataAnalytics.

EAU CLAIRE, WI – Foxconn will open a technology center in Eau Claire, WI, for an undisclosed sum, according to published reports.

SMYRNA, GA – CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY opened its 2019 New Product Introduction Awards (NPI) for printed circuit board assembly.

MENTOR, OH – Libra Industries has partnered with CoPro Technologies to support its customers with mechanical design and PCB layout services.

MILTON, NY – Sono-Tek’s board director Edward J. Handler III passed away unexpectedly on July 5.

HAMBURG, GERMANY – Yxlon International has invested in four additional climate chambers here for CT metrology applications.

WASHINGTON, DC – China leads the world in terms of manufacturing output, with over $2 trillion in goods produced, which accounts for 20% of global manufacturing, says the Brookings Institution. This is followed by the US ($1.9 trillion, 18% of global manufacturing), Japan ($1 trillion), Germany ($700 billion), and South Korea ($372 billion).

TABY, SWEDEN – Mycronic posted second quarter net sales of SEK 882 million (US$99 million), down 3% year-over-year.

HORSHAM, PA – Connect Group has chosen Aegis’ FactoryLogix digital MES software across four manufacturing sites in Europe.

STAMFORD, CT – Worldwide shipments of devices — PCs, tablets and mobile phones — are on pace to record 0.9% growth to reach 2.28 billion units in 2018, says Gartner.

ROMULUS, MI – Actia Electronics plans to open a production and R&D facility here.

BILLINGSTAD, NORWAY – Kitron reported second quarter revenue of NOK 667 million ($82.4 million), up 3% year-over-year.