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TOKYO -- Panasonic plans to close printed circuit board plants in Japan, Vietnam and Taiwan in a cost-savings measure, the company said.

Read more: Panasonic to Shutter PCB Plants in 3 Countries

MIGDAL HAEMEK, ISRAEL -- Camtek said it would focus its activity in the field of digital 3D printing for the printed circuit board industry. The firm will center its main businesses on the PCB and semiconductor end-markets and will cease R&D on its Xact characterization and failure analysis equipment for semiconductor development.

Read more: Camtek Clarifies End-Market Focus

PETACH-TIKVA, ISRAEL -- Eltek announced net profit for the third quarter rose 333% to $585,000. The company also set a revenue record for the period.

Read more: Eltek Reports Record Sales in Q3

LEOBEN, AUSTRIA – AT&S reported revenue for the September quarter of EUR 157.4 million, up 22.3% year-over-year.

Read more: AT&S Reports Q2 Revenue Up 22.3%

MANIEMA PROVINCE, DRC -- Changes in local trade following the agreement to mine conflict-free metals in the Democratic Republic of Congo have had many positive impacts on the community, according to the promoters of a new mining traceability program.

Read more: Conflict Metals Mitigation Program Seeing Results in DRC

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