WB and Kongsberg to jointly develop autonomous maritime systems
WB Electronics, part of Poland's WB Group, and Norway's Kongsberg have signed a cooperation agreement to develop unmanned maritime systems. The companies aim to jointly create autonomous platforms equipped with reconnaissance systems, communications, command-and-control solutions, and weapon systems.
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SVI Slovakia obtains IATF 16949 certification
SVI Slovakia has obtained IATF 16949 certification, confirming that its facility complies with the quality requirements of the automotive industry. The company says the certification strengthens its manufacturing capabilities in Europe and creates new opportunities for automotive and e-mobility projects.
TOP500 Supercomputer List: China Returns to the Top, Europe Holds Strong Position
The latest edition of the TOP500 ranking of the world's most powerful supercomputers has brought a change at the top. China's LineShine has overtaken the United States' El Capitan, while the number of exascale systems has increased to five. Europe has maintained its position among the world's leading high-performance computing regions.
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Apple overtakes Nvidia again to become the world's most valuable company
Apple has once again become the world's most valuable publicly traded company - according to Reuters. The iPhone maker has overtaken Nvidia, which had held the top spot for nearly a year thanks to the artificial intelligence boom. Apple is now valued at about USD 4.88 trillion.
Tesla to hire 1,000 workers at German Gigafactory
Tesla has announced plans to hire 1,000 employees at its Gigafactory in Grünheide, near Berlin, as the company prepares to increase production. From October, the plant is expected to raise output to 7,500 vehicles per week, marking the next phase in the expansion of Tesla's European manufacturing hub.
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Volkswagen reportedly considers cutting up to 100,000 jobs
Germany's largest carmaker, Volkswagen, is reportedly preparing a sweeping cost-cutting programme that could include up to 100,000 job cuts, the closure of four plants in Germany, and reduced investment.
ICEYE raises over €1 billion, valuation surpasses €10 billion
ICEYE has completed its Series F financing round, raising more than EUR 1 billion in total. The company secured EUR 450 million in new capital, while the overall transaction value – including share sales by existing shareholders – exceeded EUR 1 billion. Following the round, ICEYE's valuation has risen to more than EUR 10 billion.
Zirconn launches SMT division in China
Zirconn is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in China. The company has launched a new SMT assembly division aimed at increasing its capacity to deliver advanced electronic projects for customers in Europe and international markets.
Skoda to exit China market by mid-2026
Skoda Auto has announced it will end car sales in China by mid-2026. The decision follows declining sales and increasing pressure from local electric vehicle manufacturers, according to Reuters.
Polish player acquires US infrared specialist
VIGO Photonics has completed the acquisition of assets from US-based InfraRed Associates. The USD 8.4 million transaction is expected to strengthen the Polish company’s position in the infrared detector market and accelerate its international expansion, particularly in the United States.
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