SALO, FINLAND — Nokia plans to close operations in three countries and lay off nearly 19% of its workers by the end of next year as it tries to reduce its enormous red ink.

LONDON – Component supplier Würth Elektronik eiSos will integrate its component library with CadSoft Computer's Eagle PCB tool, easing printed circuit layout.

EL SEGUNDO, CA -- Obsolete parts have accounted for slightly more than half of all counterfeit-part reports during the last 10 years, highlighting the critical importance of obsolescence management for the electronic supply chain, according to information researcher IHS.

BOSTON – EMS designers, look out: OEMs will bring design back in-house over the next five years.