INDIANAPOLIS – A quartet of researchers has published a new book describing the lifecycles of electronics parts and software, and explaining processes of obsolescence forecasting, and reactive, proactive, and strategic management of obsolescence.

BAKERSFIELD, CA – NuSil Technology said it is planning a large facility and expanded capabilities here.

EDINA, MN -- The SMTA seeks abstracts on a range of topics in surface mount assembly and electronics packaging for the 2013 Pan Pac Symposium.

The abstract deadline is Sept. 7. The event takes place in Maui, Hawaii.

Submit abstracts and view more info at smta.org/panpac/call_for_papers.cfm

CHENGDU -- Foxconn's campus here was reportedly the scene of a massive riot Monday night as as many as 1,000 workers faced off against company security guards.

NEW YORK -- A rebound in demand for telecommunications equipment is increasingly unlikely for 2012, according to a pair of the leading EMS suppliers in that area.

HERNDON, VA -- iNEMI today published a position paper outlining limits of temperature, humidity and gaseous contamination in data centers and telecommunication rooms to avoid creep corrosion on printed circuit boards.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — Representatives and executives from the semiconductor industry across the six participating regions made significant progress on issues ranging from multi-component agreements to encryption standards to piracy and IP protection at their annual meeting last week.

SHENZHEN -- Nam Tai Electronics today announced its Wuxi plant has been approved by a customer for producing high-resolution LCD modules for tablets and smartphones.

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- SigmaTron International has acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Spitfire Control, one of its longtime customers.

LONDON -- The National Physical Laboratory, along with partners In2Tec Ltd. and Gwent Electronic Materials, reportedly have developed a printed circuit board whose components can be easily separated by immersion in hot water.

TEMPE, AZ -- US manufacturing economic activity expanded in May for the 34th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 36th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives.

DETROIT  -- Global manufacturing executives, cautiously optimistic about the business outlook for the next two years, remain focused on cost management and operational efficiency initiatives but are turning their attention to investing in innovation and value-added services to drive growth, according to a new survey of more than 200 from high level manufacturing executives.