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

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.

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.