Kitron secures € 42 million defence order
EMS provider Kitron has received an order valued at EUR 42 million from a customer operating in the defence and aerospace sector.
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Siemens joins ESA’s EPIC program to empower European startups
Siemens will provide industrial-grade, comprehensive digital twin capabilities and a fully digital engineering and simulation backbone for the European space industry along with access to mentors and experts in the field.
Arena invests $25M to boost NewVolt charging network
NewVolt will deliver three open-access, fast‑charging hubs for heavy and medium electric trucks along major freight corridors in Melbourne’s west, south-east and northern suburbs.
FlexGen acquires BESS provider Clean Energy Services
The acquisition will create an integrated model that accelerates US company FlexGen’s project delivery, enhances system performance, and strengthens long-term asset reliability for customers.
Semiconductor equipment billings reached $135B in 2025
Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased 15% to USD 135.1 billion in 2025 from USD 117.1 billion in 2024, driven by continued investment in advanced logic, memory, and AI-related capacity expansion, according to SEMI.
UAV defence moves beyond standalone systems
Cities and critical infrastructure are no longer exposed only to direct, conventional threats. Increasingly, they are tested through disruptions to energy systems, communications, logistics, and command layers – often without a clearly defined frontline.
Modular robotics – key to flexibility in high-mix manufacturing
During Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026, modular robotics and pragmatic automation took centre stage as Piotr Owczarek, Executive Leader in Industrial Operations & AI Innovation at Fitech and AIRob, outlined how manufacturers can better navigate the complexities of high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) production.
Global semiconductor sales increase substantially in February
Global semiconductor sales were $88.8 billion during the month of February 2026, an increase of 7.6% compared to the January 2026 total of $82.5 billion and 61.8% more than the February 2025 total of $54.9 billion, reports the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
Merlinhawk to launch manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu
The facility will focus on the manufacture of advanced composite aero structures and materials for aerospace and defence applications, supporting both domestic programs and international aerospace supply chains.
tozero launches battery recycling facility in Bavaria
The plant can process more than 1.500t of battery waste every year. From this waste, the German startup can produce high-purity lithium carbonate and recover graphite and nickel-cobalt mix at industrial scale.
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