BANNOCKBURN, IL — A new automotive addendum to the industry standard for printed circuit board qualification addresses the reliability of boards that must survive vibration and thermal cycling environments of automotive applications.

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NEENAH, WI -- Plexus today reported fiscal second quarter revenue of $619 million, down 5% from a year ago but in line with guidance, and said its longtime CEO would step down at the end of the fiscal year.

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