


Federal Electronics expands selective soldering capabilities
EMS provider Federal Electronics has installed a new Pillarhouse Jade S-200 MKII selective solder system at its Hermosillo, Mexico, facility, strengthening its ability to support high-mix, high-complexity assemblies.
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Note expands with new production facility in Finland
Swedish EMS provider Note has signed an agreement to build new, larger production facilities for its operations in Finland.

ABB to sell Robotics division to SoftBank for $5.4 billion
ABB has signed an agreement to sell its Robotics division to Japan’s SoftBank Group for an enterprise value of USD 5.375 billion, ending its earlier plan to spin off the business into a separate listed company.

PG Electroplast to invest $110M in manufacturing facility in India
The amount will be invested over five years, starting with a refrigerator manufacturing plant of 1.2 million units annual capacity, with commercial production targeted by December 2026.

JLR restarts production after cyber incident
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has begun a phased restart of its manufacturing operations following a cyber incident that disrupted production in early September. The company has also introduced a new short-term financing programme to support the cashflow of qualifying suppliers during the recovery phase.
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Coming soon: New PI factory in the USA
In late September, Physik Instrumente (PI), a provider of high-precision motion systems, says that it is making progress on its new US production facility in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
ZF to cut 7,600 jobs in Division E in major restructuring deal
ZF Friedrichshafen AG has reached a landmark agreement with its employee representatives to restructure its Electrified Powertrain Technology division, known as Division E, a plan that will result in 7,600 job cuts by 2030. The deal is part of broader measures aimed at strengthening competitiveness and securing the division’s long-term future.
Hanza completes acquisition of Milectria
Sweden EMS provider Hanza has completed the acquisition of Milectria, a contract manufacturer of electrical systems for the defence industry. The acquisition is described as an important step in Hanza's LYNX program and strengthens the group's capacity and geographical presence.
Note expands in the UK with acquisition of Kasdon Group
Swedish EMS provider Note has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Kasdon Group, a UK-based electronics contract manufacturer with a strong presence in the defence sector, which accounts for approximately 50% of its revenue.

Incap Slovakia integrates ERP and MES systems to accelerate operations
EMS provider Incap Slovakia says it has implemented SAP Business One (SAP B1) to strengthen operational control, improve traceability, and support faster, more flexible manufacturing.



















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