LEONEN, AUSTRIA -- AT&S is collaborating with EPCOS on developing technologies for embedding active and passive electronic components. The parts will be integrated into printed circuit boards for use in smartphones and tablet PCs, the companies said.

TORONTO – Firan Technology Group reported second-quarter sales of $14.2 million, down 1.1% year-over-year.

DUEREN, GERMANY – Isola Group said its six-member IS680 copper-clad laminate family is now in production at its facility here.

TIANJIN, CHINA – Firan Technology Group and Tianjin Printronics Circuit will join to supply printed circuit boards to aerospace and other technology customers.