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ARLINGTON, VA -- California, through its Department of Toxic Substances Control, is proceeding with a major new regulatory program aimed at reducing or eliminating many toxic chemicals in consumer products. The state’s actions could significantly impact the way many consumer products are made and sold in
California, the United States, and other large markets.

Read more: California's Safer Consumer Products Regulations: Near-Term Actions and Priorities

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NCDuPont Circuit & Packaging Materials has been awarded three new US patents related to Kapton black polyimide film and Pyralux black flexible circuit material.

Read more: DuPont Awarded US Patents for Matte Black Film, Coverlay

GARBSEN, GERMANYLPKF Laser & Electronics reported revenue up 21% year-over-year to EUR 99.5 million for the first nine months of 2013.

Read more: LPKF Posts 9-Mos. Revenue Up 21%

MUNICH -- Attendance at Productronica picked up in the middle of the week, and the equipment advances for board fabrication on display started to gain some traction.

Read more: For Fabrication Suppliers, Productronica Picks Up Mid-Week

FLINT, MI -- A Detroit area judge has ordered Toyota to turn over documents related to a fatal crash attributed by the victim's family to sudden unintended acceleration. The family is looking for evidence that tin whiskers may have played a role in causing a key sensor to fail, thus preventing the auto from slowing as designed.

Read more: Judge Orders Toyota to Release SUI Documents, Sn Whiskers Cited

MUNICH -- Productronica was off and running today, with 03015 packages the clear winner among the technical discussion trends. Attendance was generally strong all day on the assembly side, while the fabrication hall (singular) was light bordering on sparse.

Read more: Slow Day for Fabrication at Productronica

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