SAN DIEGO – Altium announced Desktop EDA's Solidworks Modeler and IDF Modelers have been integrated with Altium Designer printed circuit board design software. The move offers designers better ECAD and MCAD integration, Altium said.

LISLE, IL -- Molex has signed a definitive agreement to acquire fellow connector maker FCT Electronics Group for an undisclosed amount. The deal is pending governmental approval and is expected to close in the third quarter.