SMYRNA, GA -- Murata Americas and Cogiscan have formed a strategic partnership under which their respective products are combined to offer complete PCB track, trace and control solutions using Murata's novel RFID tag.

EDINA, MN -- SMTA reported more than 1,000 registrants representing over 520 companies and 26 countries for its annual SMTAI trade show this year.

NEENAH, WI -- Plexus named Dan Lewis vice president, defense/security/aerospace sector, responsible for the sector development strategy and implementation, new customer engagement, and overall sector growth.

CHENGDU, CHINA -- Workers at Compal's factory here walked off the line Thursday in protest of working hours and wages.

REDMOND, WA -- Data I/O has named Anthony Ambrose president, effective immediately.