Keysight completes acquisition of Spirent Communications
The aggregate transaction consideration totaled approximately USD 1.46 billion on a fully diluted basis. UK firm Spirent’s shares will be delisted from the London Stock Exchange effective October 17.
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ICEYE, IHI sign agreement to build Earth observation satellites
IHI has placed an initial order for four satellites and associated image acquisition system, with the option to procure a further 20 satellites at a later stage. The first satellites are expected to begin phased commissioning and data delivery from around April 2026.
Caracol raises $40M to accelerate scale-up of manufacturing tech
This new funding will further accelerate Caracol’s global scaling and international expansion. The Italian firm also aims to deepen the capabilities of its multi-process, multi-material platforms, with a focus on software, automation and AI.
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GlobalWafers opens new 300mm wafer plant in Italy
Taiwanese semiconductor company, GlobalWafers, has officially inaugurated FAB300, a new 300mm semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility at MEMC Electronic Materials in Novara, Italy. The company describes the site as one of Europe’s most advanced and fully integrated silicon wafer fabs.
Murata opens advanced EMC test lab in Nuremberg
Murata Manufacturing says it is enhances its support for customers in the EMEA region and globally with its advanced electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test laboratory in Nuremberg, Germany.
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Beyond Gravity expands solar array mechanism production
Space supplier Beyond Gravity has doubled its production area for solar array drive mechanisms in Switzerland. The company now produces 200 units per year, up from 36, a fivefold increase in output.
Hanza acquires German EMS company BMK
Swedish EMS provider Hanza has signed an agreement to acquire the German EMS provider BMK Group – becoming Europe’s largest listed contract manufacturer
Infineon consolidates Indian operations with new Bengaluru campus
Germany's Infineon Technologies plans to consolidate its two existing sites in Bengaluru to form a new campus in India. The company has signed a lease agreement for a 630,000-square-foot facility in Bagmane Solarium Tech Park, where construction is now underway.
Nexperia CEO suspended after Dutch intervention, China exports blocked
Nexperia has issued a statement addressing recent legal and governmental actions taken against the company, including a ruling by the Dutch Enterprise Chamber and the Dutch government’s invocation of the Goods Availability Act.
Foxconn’s talks with ZF Group stall over valuation and debt
Foxconn’s plans to acquire a stake in ZF Group’s powertrain division have come to a halt after the Taiwanese company’s due diligence revealed a gap in valuation expectations and higher-than-anticipated debt levels, Reuters reports.
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