Kyocera Tycom Corporation, formerly one-third owner, is pleased to announce that Tycom Canada, Ltd. is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyocera Tycom Corporation.

Taiwan PCB Techvest (TPT) plans to take up a 51% stake in peer company Yeu Hwan Technology for NT $280 million (US $8.74 million), or NT $9.50 per share, through an open tender to be held August 27-September 6, 2010.

FLIR Systems, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which it has agreed to acquire ICx Technologies, Inc. for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $274 million.

With the recent acquisition of Saturn Flex Systems, Inc., Saturn Electronics is now capable in offering flexible circuits, multi-layer flex circuits and rigid-flex PCBs.

“ATI will enhance L-3’s overall position as a UAS solutions provider, adding to our portfolio of platforms, components and technologies available for our customers,” said Michael T. Strianese, chairman, president and chief executive officer.

The Boeing Company today completed its acquisition of Argon ST Inc., a developer of C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) and combat systems.

Panasonic Corporation, Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. and SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. announced that they resolved to pursue a plan of Panasonic's acquisition of all shares of PEW and SANYO to make them wholly-owned subsidiaries of Panasonic.

SAIC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc., a leading threat detection products and services company.

"By expanding our presence in Europe, Labtech is a welcome addition to our portfolio of businesses," said Russell Shaller, VP and GM of Teledyne MEC. "Coupled with our Teledyne Cougar microwave component business in the U.S., Labtech's component business augments our already strong position in the field of custom, high-performance microwave components."

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated has completed the acquisition of Intelek plc. Teledyne was the beneficial owner of, or had received, valid acceptances in respect of approximately 93% of Intelek's ordinary shares.

"By expanding our presence in Europe, Labtech is a welcome addition to our portfolio of businesses," said Russell Shaller, VP and GM of Teledyne MEC. "Coupled with our Teledyne Cougar microwave component business in the U.S., Labtech's component business augments our already strong position in the field of custom, high-performance microwave components."

The SMT Magazine, newsletters and SMT Online join the I-Connect007 family of publications, bringing together the industry's leading technical journal and the industry's leading online publications to create an industry information powerhouse for readers around the world.

Company General Manager for the Americas, Hal Thrasher, discusses the integration of Rohm & Haas, the new business structure and the very comprehensive R&D a company like Dow brings to the PCB industry.

With the recent acquisition of Circuit Express, an Arizona-based military/aerospace fabricator of PCBs, Advanced Circuits, leaps into the mil/aero business. Listen to CEO John Yacoub as he discusses the motives for the purchase of Circuit Express and their plans for this market going forward.

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DDI CEO Mikel Williams joins PCB007 Editors Steve Gold and Ray Rasmussen for a frank discussion on how the Coretec acquisition came about, how the integration went and what competitive advantages DDI has gained through consolidation with a former rival.

DDi Corporation and Coretec Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which DDi will acquire Coretec for approximately CDN $25.2 million (US $23.5 million).

In case you missed this late-breaking news yesterday, the two companies have agreed to create a "business combination." CEO Kent Alder had this to say about the new company: "The combined scale, complementary product capabilities, and market breadth of these two great companies will create significant competitive advantages in the increasingly dynamic PCB industry."

As Mikel Williams said in a recent DDi Corporation analyst conference call, the North American PCB industry needs rationalization. I'd put it another way: The global industry needs rationalization, but the North American industry needs it more.

Under the terms of the agreement, which was approved by the boards of directors of both companies, Valor shareholders will receive a combination of Mentor Graphics common shares and cash for aggregate consideration of approximately $82 million, equating to approximately $4.60 per Valor share.

Company General Manager for the Americas, Hal Thrasher, discusses the integration of Rohm & Haas, the new business structure and the very comprehensive R&D a company like Dow brings to the PCB industry.

With the recent acquisition of Circuit Express, an Arizona-based military/aerospace fabricator of PCBs, Advanced Circuits, leaps into the mil/aero business. Listen to CEO John Yacoub as he discusses the motives for the purchase of Circuit Express and their plans for this market going forward.

DDI CEO Mikel Williams joins PCB007 Editors Steve Gold and Ray Rasmussen for a frank discussion on how the Coretec acquisition came about, how the integration went and what competitive advantages DDI has gained through consolidation with a former rival.

As Mikel Williams said in a recent DDi Corporation analyst conference call, the North American PCB industry needs rationalization. I'd put it another way: The global industry needs rationalization, but the North American industry needs it more.

It seems, by far, the greatest benefactor here is Viasystems. Most of today's conference call comments were focused on how this merger would help fill out Viasystems' offerings. Very little was said about how Viasystems would benefit Merix.

Senior Vice President of Marketing Clay Swain discusses what TTM is going to do now that it's the fourteenth largest fabricator in the world.

Irresistible Hedge Fund Stars Meet Unmovable Electronic Manufacturing Star At M-Flex. Which Side will the Third Party Owner Take?

Harvey Miller takes a look at the implications surrounding the recent acquisitions in the US

Photocircuits' Execs talk about the company's rise as a top-ten global player, its consolidation, its reorganization under Chapter 11 bankruptcy and how it's positioned going forward.

DDI CEO Mikel Williams joins PCB007 Editors Steve Gold and Ray Rasmussen for a frank discussion on how the Coretec acquisition came about, how the integration went and what competitive advantages DDI has gained through consolidation with a former rival.

As Mikel Williams said in a recent DDi Corporation analyst conference call, the North American PCB industry needs rationalization. I'd put it another way: The global industry needs rationalization, but the North American industry needs it more.

It seems, by far, the greatest benefactor here is Viasystems. Most of today's conference call comments were focused on how this merger would help fill out Viasystems' offerings. Very little was said about how Viasystems would benefit Merix.

Irresistible Hedge Fund Stars Meet Unmovable Electronic Manufacturing Star At M-Flex. Which Side will the Third Party Owner Take?

Harvey Miller takes a look at the implications surrounding the recent acquisitions in the US