SCHAUMBURG, IL -- Sparton today announced fiscal second-quarter sales at its Complex Systems segment, which provides electronics manufacturing services,rose 30% year-over-year to $18.3 million. Adjusted operating income at the unit was up 5.5% to $1 million for the period ended Dec. 31.

BANGKOK – Fabrinet reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $178.6 million, up 6.7% year-over-year. GAAP net income for the period ended Dec. 27 was $14.5 million, down 14.2% year-over-year.

MILWAUKEE, WI – In its 60th year in electronics manufacturing services, MEC has returned to its original name of Milwaukee Electronics.

KAUNAS, LITHUANIA – Kitron plans to expand its production here by building a 5,000 sq. m. factory starting in spring.

WASHINGTON — Worldwide semiconductor sales for 2013 reached $305.6 billion, the highest-ever annual total, the Semiconductor Industry Association announced today. Sales were up 4.8% over 2012, as a record-setting December ($26.6 billion) pushed the industry past its previous mark.

LOS ALTOS, CA -- A bevy of electronics-based options are driving new car decisions, according to a new report. World production of automotive electronics will grow 8.4% this year, up from a 6.8% gain in 2013, says Henderson Ventures in its monthly report.

LONDON -- Wearable technology device sales volumes this year will reach 90 million units, ABI Research projects. Big gains will come from healthcare and sports and activity trackers, the research firm says.

RICHARDSON, TX – Vi Technology this month will launch a tour to bring its new SPI to the US and Mexico. The inspection OEM has reserved a series of "learn and lunch" meetings to present the technical features and offer a hands-on experience to users.

DUBLIN -- Eastern Europe accounted for electronics production worth €55 billion ($63 billion) in 2013, according to new research.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – December North American printed circuit board sales were down 1.9% year-over-year, says IPC. The 90-day moving average orders suggest more lean times are ahead for domestic fabricators, the trade group added.

MINNEAPOLIS – The SMTA is accepting applications from full-time graduate-level students pursuing a degree and working on thesis research in electronic assembly, electronics packaging, or a related field, for the $5000 Charles Hutchins Educational Grant.

FREMONT, CA — Datest today said sales rose 15% year-over-year in 2013. The privately held PCB test, test engineering, and inspection company attributed the growth to nearly 60 new accounts won during the year.