EL SEGUNDO, CA -- Research firm IHS iSuppli cut this year's forecast for global semiconductor sales citing increasingly weak economic conditions that are depressing consumer and business spending on electronics.

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- IDC will reveal its Top 10 predictions for the manufacturing industry for 2013 in a webinar scheduled for Thursday.

DETROIT -- Flextronics has confirmed its acquisition of Saturn Electronics & Engineering, a supplier of electronics manufacturing services, solenoids and wiring harnesses for the automotive, appliance, consumer, energy and industrial markets. Rochester Hills, MI-based Saturn most recently reported more than $300 million in annual revenue. Additional terms of the deal were not disclosed.

CHINNOR, UK -- The first Engineering Subcontractor Exhibition will be held April 18 at the RAF Museum Cosford.