HAMPSHIRE, UK – A gradual change in direction for fitness wearables toward healthcare devices will lead to more than 75 million Americans using dedicated activity trackers by 2021, over double the current user base, according to Juniper Research.

WELLESLEY, MA – Flip-chip interconnect technology is expected to see a five-year compound annual growth rate of 8.8% from 2016 to 2021, reaching $41.4 billion by the end of the period, says BCC Research.

TORONTO -- Celestica will discontinue manufacturing of solar panels due to market instability and global oversupply, the company said.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — North American printed circuit board fabricators reported rising shipments in December although order growth couldn't keep pace.

SAN JOSE – Sanmina reported fiscal first quarter revenue of $1.72 billion, up 12.4% year-over-year and 3% sequentially.

NESS ZIONA, ISRAEL -- A subsidiary of Nano Dimension has successfully created 3D-printed electrical circuits with embedded electrical components, the company announced today.

HELSINKI -- PKC has followed through on a previous announcement by divesting its electronics manufacturing unit to Enics in a deal valued at 10 million euros ($10.7 million).

SAN JOSE, CA – Flex reported fiscal third quarter net sales of $6.1 billion, down 9.6% year-over-year.

TORONTO, ON – Celestica reported fourth quarter revenue of $1.62 billion, up 7% year-over-year and 4% sequentially, above the firm’s previously provided guidance range of $1.5 to $1.6 billion.

LAKE TAHOE, CA – The 11th annual International Electrostatic Workshop (IEW) is being held May 7-11 here.

WASHINGTON -- The US Bureau of Industry and Security has issued a new rule imposing new documentation requirements on exports of specific controlled items to or through Hong Kong.

IRVINE, CA – Hanwha Techwin acquired Samsung C&T Automation for an undisclosed sum, effective Jan. 1.