TORONTO – SMTC Corp. plans to wind-down its Chinese manufacturing operations when its current Dongguan, China, lease expires in December, the company said Thursday.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Shipments of wrist-worn wearables, inclusive of smartwatches, basic watches, and wristbands, reached 34.2 million units, up 28.8% year-over-year during the second quarter, according to International Data Corp.

ANDOVER, MA – Vicor will invest $35.5 million to expand its contract assembly factory here, with construction scheduled to begin this fall.

GUADALAJARA – Koh Young America will highlight its Smart Factory and 3-D inspection at an open house here Oct. 3-4 in conjunction with Repstronics.