YAVNE, ISRAEL -- Orbotech swung to a second-quarter loss as expenses from an ongoing investigation into alleged IP theft at its Korean subsidiary coupled with lower equipment demand sunk the inspection equipment maker.

WASHINGTON -- A bipartisan group of senators announced Aug. 1 a legislative package that seeks to increase US manufacturing, competiveness and exports.

SHANGHAI – Printed circuit board maker Shanghai Unitech Electronics said it has returned to profitability, with net profits of $2.7 million for first half of 2012. Read more ...

IRVINE – MFLEX today reported fiscal third-quarter net income of $3.8 million, down 56.8% compared to the same quarter in the prior year. Read more ...