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PLYMOUTH, MNInnovex reported revenue of $21.8 million in the fourth quarter, a 17% sequential increase. The net loss was $7.2 million, down from a $8.2 million loss in the third quarter. Read more: Innovex Announces Q4 Net Loss of $7.2M
ANAHEIM, CA – PWB fabricator Multi-Fineline Electronix reported fourth-quarter net income rose 36% to $3 million on a 51% hike in net sales to $166.7 million. 
  Read more: M-Flex Reports Q4 Sales Up 51%
HERNDON, VA – The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative announced publication of Lead-Free Electronics: iNEMI Projects Lead to Successful Manufacturing.
 
The book, published by Wiley-IEEE Press, is based on results of iNEMI’s six years of study into lead-free electronics, and covers implementation issues of Pb-free solder into board assembly, iNEMI says.
 
“The iNEMI book is the first practical, primary reference to cover lead-free solder assembly, as well as the analysis and reasoning behind the selection of tin-silver-copper as the recommended lead-free solder,” said Jim McElroy, iNEMI CEO. "Data from several large reliability studies, including rework on standard and large boards, demonstrated the manufacturability of the recommended solder.”
 
The book features chapters by industry experts on Pb-free processing and covers such topics as solder material properties, reliability testing, lead-free rework, and tin whisker mitigation strategies. 
 
The 472-page book sells for $99.95 and can be purchased through the Wiley-IEEE Press website at http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471448877,miniSiteCd-IEEE2.html.
 
WYLIE, TX – Global Innovation Corp. reported earnings fell 43% on a 4.8% drop in revenues for its fiscal year ended July 31.
<!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--> The company, which fabricates printed wiring boards, reported $32.9 million in sales and net income of $6.2 million.

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Read more: Global Innovation's '07 Profits Plummet
ROGERS, CT – Rogers Corp. reported third-quarter net earnings from continuing operations fell 48% to $8.95 million on a 9.8% drop in net sales to $110 million. Sales exceeded company’s guidance, on strong demand for foams, high frequency circuit materials and power distribution systems, and one-time gains.  Read more: Rogers Sees Q3 Sales Drop
SANTA ANA, CA – The Santa Ana trade winds couldn’t slow down TTM Technologies in the third quarter. The PWB fabricator roared to a 32% year-over-year gain in net income to $8.2 million as gross margins rose 100 basis points to 19.2%. Read more: TTM Sparks a Strong Q3

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