TOKYO -- Tanaka Holdings announced today the successful use of its surface treatment chemicals (photosensitive primer used with a colloid catalyst) to create a new direct patterning plating technology.

WILSONVILLE, OR – FLIR Systems appointed James J. Cannon president and CEO, effective June 19.

KUALA LUMPUR – PNE PCB has offered shareholders the opportunity to purchase stock to raise up to RM45.37 million cash (US$ 10.6 million), according to published reports. The company plans to issue up to 907.33 million shares.

LONDON -- International tin industry organization ITRI has launched a subgroup aimed at achieving a credible, responsible and more coordinated supply chain for tin.