TOKYO -- Order values rose about 17% year-on-year in July-September for six of Japan's major electronic parts makers, as demand connected to cars and devices like Nintendo's Switch game console made up for a weaker-than-expected showing by Apple's new iPhone.
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A worker at an Alps Electric plant in Japan's Miyagi Prefecture. Alps is increasing production of fine parts for smartphones and automobiles.
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