WASHINGTON -- A bipartisan group of senators announced Aug. 1 a legislative package that seeks to increase US manufacturing, competiveness and exports.

WASHINGTON -- The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would bolster criminal penalties for economic espionage to protect American innovation and jobs.

EL SEGUNDO – Economic troubles are spurring unseasonably large price declines for a broad range of electronic parts, creating a near-term buying opportunity for purchasers, says IHS iSuppli.

IRVINE – MFLEX today reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $3.8 million, down 56.8% compared to the same quarter in the prior year.

CHICAGO – The recent softening in some developed economies and a slowdown in China and India have created challenges for companies to pursue strategic investments within the EMS sector, says Lincoln International.

SHANGHAI -- Consumer demand for more sophisticated vehicles are driving auto sales in China, according to new reports.

GDANSK, POLAND -- After 60 years as a manufacturer of telecommunications components, Telkom-Telmor has begun offering contract electronics manufacturing services.

JASPER, IN-- Kimball today reported fiscal fourth-quarter net sales in its EMS segment rose 1% over last year on higher demand in automotive and industrial.

MINNEAPOLIS -- CyberOptics today reported second-quarter net income fell 89% year-over-year to $143,000 on slower demand in China and Europe and the poor solar market.

WESTLAKE, OH -- Nordson today announced the acquisition of Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc., a supplier of meter, mix and dispense equipment and valves. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

TEMPE AZ – Economic activity in the US manufacturing sector contracted in July for the second time since July 2009, says the Institute for Supply Management.

NEW YORK -- A US election year combined with uncertain European financial fundamentals has clouded the economic outlook for the North American market.

 However, mobile operators are busily preparing their networks for next-generation 4G services.