EINDHOVEN, THE NETHERLANDS -- V-PS will reduce its printed circuit board production from July 16 to Aug. 3 as workers take leave for the summer holidays.

The company will remain open during that time but on a skeleton capacity.

In a statement, the company said, "We advise you to advance your orders where possible and to check the required delivery dates beforehand with our sales team."

INDIANAPOLIS – A quartet of researchers has published a new book describing the lifecycles of electronics parts and software, and explaining processes of obsolescence forecasting, and reactive, proactive, and strategic management of obsolescence.