EDINA, MN -- SMTA reported more than 1,000 registrants representing over 520 companies and 26 countries for its annual SMTAI trade show this year.

NEENAH, WI -- Plexus named Dan Lewis vice president, defense/security/aerospace sector, responsible for the sector development strategy and implementation, new customer engagement, and overall sector growth.

CHENGDU, CHINA -- Workers at Compal's factory here walked off the line Thursday in protest of working hours and wages.

REDMOND, WA -- Data I/O has named Anthony Ambrose president, effective immediately.