BANNOCKBURN, IL — North American printed circuit board shipments in June were up 5.5% year-over-year and 10.7% sequentially, said IPC. Year-to-date sales growth was 11% percent as of June.

WASHINGTON – Citing the vital need for a secure US industrial base, US Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Mark Warner (D-VA) have introduced bipartisan legislation to guard against attempts by the People’s Republic of China and others to undermine US national security by exploiting and penetrating US supply chains.

TAIPEI – ASE Technology Holding reported second quarter unaudited net revenues of NT$90.7 billion (US$3 billion), up 7% year-over-year and 2% sequentially.

RICHMOND, UK – Cable assembly maker Volex has acquired EMS firm Servatron for up to $28.5 million in cash and shares, including assumption of $6.7 million in net debt.