GERLINGEN, GERMANY -- Elekonta Marek and Schweizer Electronic have inked a deal for building prototype PCBs. Under terms of the agreement, Elekonta's prototype customers will be referred to Schweizer for volume production series.

SHENZHEN -- The 2013 International Printed Circuit & APEX South China Fair opened yesterday at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, and boosted by the addition of the IPC Apex assembly show, attendance and exhibition space have both set new records.