WASHINGTON – Citing the vital need for a secure US industrial base, US Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Mark Warner (D-VA) have introduced bipartisan legislation to guard against attempts by the People’s Republic of China and others to undermine US national security by exploiting and penetrating US supply chains.

TAIPEI – ASE Technology Holding reported second quarter unaudited net revenues of NT$90.7 billion (US$3 billion), up 7% year-over-year and 2% sequentially.

RICHMOND, UK – Cable assembly maker Volex has acquired EMS firm Servatron for up to $28.5 million in cash and shares, including assumption of $6.7 million in net debt.

MILPITAS, CA – North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $2.01 billion in billings worldwide in June, down 19% year-over-year and 2.5% sequentially, according to SEMI.