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MAPLE GROVE, MN – Nortech Systems today reported net sales of $26.8 million for the second quarter ended June 30, down 2.2% year-over-year.

Read more: Nortech Systems Reports Q2 Net Sales Down 2.2%

CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND – New printers that print conductive ink and other materials are targeting printed circuit boards, enabling rapid, local prototyping while protecting company IP, says IDTechEx Research.

Read more: Report: New Printers Target PCBs

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American printed circuit board orders grew 13.7% year-over-year in June.

Read more: N. American PCB Orders Up 13.7% in June

LONDON – Holders Technology reported printed circuit board revenue in the six-month period ended in May of $6.39 million, down 29.3% year-over-year, which offset a rise in LED revenue to $2 million from $1.87 million.

Read more: Holders Technology Posts H1 PCB Revenue Down 29.3%

LONDON – The flex circuit market is expected to grow 8.6% in 2015, extending 2014's gains, according to a new report. 2014 was a bumper year for most flex circuit manufacturers, with output rising 10.5% year-over-year to $12.5 billion, says Reportbuyer.

Read more: Report: Flex Circuits Up 10.5% in 2014

ST. PAUL, MN -- 3M said its Electronics and Energy business unit's sales fell 7.9% in the second quarter despite higher demand for electronics materials.

Read more: 3M Electronics Sales Fold in Q2