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German defence technology company Stark has announced the opening of an R&D hub in Ukraine and a regional office in Greece, marking a strategic expansion across Europe.

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Norwegian battery manufacturer Morrow Batteries will supply lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells to Finnish industrial company Proventia Oy under a long-term master supply agreement.

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Sharp plans to halt production at its Kameyama K2 facility, a Gen 8 LCD plant in Japan, from August 2026 and is seeking a potential buyer for the site, according to TrendForce. The decision could lead to short-term supply disruptions for Apple IT panels and e-paper applications.

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US-based aerospace and defence company Amca has acquired power electronics supplier Electrocube. The acquisition was completed with two of Electrocube’s founding families.

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Arrow Electronics will showcase a broad range of technologies from its global supplier network at embedded world 2026 (Stand 4A-342), demonstrating core embedded capabilities across system design, development and deployment.

BorgWarner's battery management system (BMS) has been selected for an expanded series-production program with a global OEM. BorgWarner has supplied the BMS to the unnamed customer since 2023.

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EMS provider Kitron reported record revenue and operating profit for the fourth quarter, driven by strong demand from the defence and aerospace segment. An all-time high order backlog also provides strong visibility for 2026.

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Automotive technology company Aumovio plans to reduce up to 4,000 research and development positions globally as part of measures to improve efficiency in a challenging market environment, the company said.

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Taiwanese battery developer ProLogium has officially started construction of its first European gigafactory, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion outside Asia.

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EMS provider Neways has begun production and delivery of critical sub-systems for Saab’s UTAAS (Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System) integrated sight and fire control systems, used on BAE Systems’ CV90 infantry fighting vehicles.

Automotive Cells Company (ACC), the European battery cell joint venture owned by Stellantis, Mercedes‑Benz and TotalEnergies, has officially abandoned plans for a gigafactory at the Stellantis Termoli plant in Italy. The decision also affects ACC’s planned site in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract with Patria for the delivery of Protector Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) to the German and Swedish Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6x6 programme.

LG Energy Solution will acquire full ownership of NextStar Energy, with Stellantis selling its 49% stake in the Canadian battery joint venture. The decision follows a mutually agreed strategic plan between the two companies, in consultation with NextStar Energy’s leadership.

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Finnish EMS provider Scanfil is investing EUR 9 million to expand its production facility in Suzhou, China.

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Sungrow has announced plans to establish its first European manufacturing facility in Wałbrzych, in Poland’s Lower Silesia region. The company said the factory will cover 65,400 square metres and represent an investment of EUR 230 million.

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Rehm Thermal Systems has expanded its sales network in Poland by appointing JSD as a new distributor. Under the agreement, JSD becomes the official sales and service partner for Rehm Thermal Systems in the Polish market, with a specific focus on the company’s Vision series of reflow convection soldering systems.

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Scanfil has issued its financial outlook for 2026 after completing the acquisitions of MB Elettronica in Italy and ADCO Circuits in the United States.

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Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has been awarded a contract worth approximately NOK 16 billion (EUR 1.4 billion) to supply counter-unmanned aerial systems (CUAS) to Poland.

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Marvell Technology has completed its previously announced acquisition of Celestial AI. The transaction was finalised following an earlier agreement and brings Celestial AI’s optical interconnect technology into Marvell’s portfolio.

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German EMS provider Zollner has announced the establishment of a Shared Service Centre in Pune, India, as part of its internationalisation strategy. The new entity will operate under the name Zollner Services India Pvt. Ltd. and is currently in the founding phase.

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Eaton has announced plans to separate its Vehicle and eMobility segments, collectively known as Mobility Group, into a standalone, publicly traded company.

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Indian company Raana Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd. (RSPL) plans to initially focus on producing 10–12 inch solar-grade silicon ingots, with a longer-term roadmap towards semiconductor-grade wafer manufacturing.

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Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML reported much stronger-than-expected bookings for the fourth quarter, as chipmakers step up investments to support booming demand for artificial intelligence hardware, according to a Reuters report.

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This dedicated hub will test and integrate batteries from multiple EV bus and truck manufacturers, demonstrating the clear business case for repurposing them in grid-scale, second-life BESS.

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ASMPT has initiated a review of strategic options for its SMT Solutions segment. The company said the assessment is intended to support long-term value creation while allowing ASMPT to focus more closely on its Semiconductor Solutions segment.

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LIVA’s Hybrid ESS is an ecosystem combining lithium-Ion and Vanadium Redox Flow batteries (VRFB) with AI routines and self-learning algorithms to help increase efficiency, safety, reliability and lifetime of the batteries.

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The Georgia facility is designed for 2 GWh of initial annual production capacity, scalable to up to 8 GWh, and is expected to begin mass production in mid-2026.

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Denmark's Lego Group has unveiled LEGO SMART Play, a new interactive play platform based on electronically enabled bricks that respond to physical interaction. The platform was presented at CES 2026 in Las Vegas earlier this month.

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Finnish EMS provider Scanfil has completed its acquisition of Italian electronics manufacturing company MB Elettronica. The transaction was originally announced in July 2025.

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The first BESS, at a cost of USD 100 million, was completed ahead of schedule, serving customers in North Carolina and South Carolina, beginning in November. Final testing is being completed this month. Construction of a second BESS will begin in May.

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Evertiq continues its commitment to supporting the next generation of electronics professionals as the Evertiq Scholarship returns to Tampere in 2026. The scholarship will once again be awarded in connection with Evertiq Expo Tampere, taking place on March 26, 2026.

Electronics manufacturer Jabil has made a strategic minority investment in US-based Eagle Harbor Technologies, operating under the name EHT Semi, and entered into a manufacturing collaboration focused on RF and pulsed-power systems for advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

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The Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace facility for precision strike missiles was announced in September 2024 and is expected to create over 180 jobs in the James City County area, Virginia.

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