MINNEAPOLIS – The SMTA is accepting applications from full-time graduate-level students pursuing a degree and working on thesis research in electronic assembly, electronics packaging, or a related field, for the $5000 Charles Hutchins Educational Grant.

FREMONT, CA — Datest today said sales rose 15% year-over-year in 2013. The privately held PCB test, test engineering, and inspection company attributed the growth to nearly 60 new accounts won during the year.

DEARBORN, MI — Panel discussions on issues fundamental to the future of aerospace and defense manufacturing are previewed in new podcasts posted in advance of AeroDef Manufacturing Summit and Exposition, which takes place Feb. 25–27 at the Long Beach (CA) Convention Center.

LONGVIEW, TX -- Flextronics will close its facility here by the end of March and lay off up to 80 workers, the company indicated this week. Programs at the site will be consolidated at other locations in the state. Some workers will be allowed to transfer, the firm said.