(September 18, 2006) LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Synova will open its second U.S.-based micromachining center (MMC) in Boston, MA, for high-precision electronics manufacturing. Set to open in January 2007, the MMC will operate in tandem with a West Coast site, under construction in Silicon Valley. For a full explanation of Synova’s MMC expansion, see our coverage and interview with Bernold Richerzhagen, CEO. Synova will use the facility as a competence center for demonstrations, sample tests, and application development.