MUNICH, GERMANY and WESTFORD, MA – Zuken has named Novatrace as its CADSTAR distributor in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.
 
Novatrace will handle all CADSTAR sales and first-line support, with existing customers being automatically transferred. CADSTAR is a complete PCB design solution, incorporating technologies needed for a total electronic development process into one environment. 
 
Zuken optimizes electrical and electronic engineering designs and related manufacturing processes for companies worldwide. Novatrace works with its high-tech partners to provide a complete PCB design and EDA solution product-services package, as well as training and prototype assembly. 

OULU, FINLAND – Sami Holopainen has been appointed CEO of Aspocomp Group Oyj, effective June 22.
 
Holopainen has been with the company since 2000, serving as vice president of corporate development, CFO and general manager of Aspocomp (Thailand) Co. He has been CFO of Aspocomp Group since May.
 
Aspocomp manufactures medium to high volume HDI/Microvia PCBs, thick film hybrid circuits and mechanical assemblies.