MINNEAPOLIS – SMTA International 2013 experienced a 30% increase in registrations, to more than 1,300, and a 45% increase in onsite attendance compared to 2012, the association says.

ANAHEIM, CA -- Viasystems Group today announced the opening of a North American PCB Technology and Manufacturing Center here, a facility that replaces and upgrades the company's multi-building leased location. The printed circuit board manufacturer has its production plants in China, but uses the US as a base for quickturn programs and flex circuits. It has board shops sites in nine cities across North America.

ST. PAUL, MN -- 3M today reported third-quarter sales at its Electronics and Energy business unit grew 3.8% in the September quarter. Sales for the unit reached $1.4 billion for the period, as increases in the Asia Pacific, Latin America/Canada and EMEA regions offset a decline in the US.

MIDLAND, MI -- Dow Chemical reported sales at its Electronic and Functional Materials unit rose 6% over last year. EBITDA at the unit, which makes materials for printed circuit boards and other end-products, was up 5% for the period ended Sept. 30.