WASHINGTON, DC – China leads the world in terms of manufacturing output, with over $2 trillion in goods produced, which accounts for 20% of global manufacturing, says the Brookings Institution. This is followed by the US ($1.9 trillion, 18% of global manufacturing), Japan ($1 trillion), Germany ($700 billion), and South Korea ($372 billion).

TABY, SWEDEN – Mycronic posted second quarter net sales of SEK 882 million (US$99 million), down 3% year-over-year.

HORSHAM, PA – Connect Group has chosen Aegis’ FactoryLogix digital MES software across four manufacturing sites in Europe.

STAMFORD, CT – Worldwide shipments of devices — PCs, tablets and mobile phones — are on pace to record 0.9% growth to reach 2.28 billion units in 2018, says Gartner.