EMS under the hood: Dissecting the financial engines of Europe’s manufacturing leaders
EMS companies have been recently publishing mainly positive headlines related to growth and improving profitability. Even the most struggling companies, Lacroix and TT Electronics, are indicating a comeback after serious restructuring in the Americas region. This is very welcome news for the industry after all the recent crises impacting demand and supply chain.
LGES secures $1.6 billion US energy supply deal with DTE
The agreement will support eight projects with battery systems delivered over a two-year period. The energy storage projects will deliver 1.5 gigawatts of battery storage or 6 gigawatts hours in Michigan.
ABB to acquire Specialtrasfo to boost industrial electrification
The offering ABB is acquiring focuses on specialized transformers for various industrial applications including energy, marine, metals, mining, industrial processing and offshore applications adding a key building block to its powertrain offering.
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COMPACT PHOTOELECTRIC SENSORS OF THE PANASONIC BRAND
Panasonic offers a wide range of components designed for industrial automation applications. Among them, miniature photoelectric sensors are particularly popular, valued for their compact dimensions, high precision of operation, and reliability in demanding applications. Let’s check what functions these solutions offer and what distinguishes them in terms of technical parameters.
Presto partners with bp pulse to expand fast-charging EV access
Through this collaboration, EV drivers using the Presto platform will gain streamlined access to bp pulse’s growing network of DC fast chargers across the US.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on launchpad during test
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin suffered a significant setback on Thursday when its New Glenn rocket exploded on the launchpad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, during a hot-fire test, Reuters reports.
Vector supports the NXP CoreRide Platform
The collaboration between Vector and NXP Semiconductors focuses on accelerating the industrialization of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). The latest outcome of this collaboration is the newly released NXP CoreRide Z248 zonal reference system.
Star Catcher raises $65 million to build power grid in space
The US startup is developing a space-based energy infrastructure layer that delivers electricity on demand to satellites and other spacecraft using optical power beaming. The Series A positions Star Catcher to move from validated technology to scalable infrastructure.
CSG acquires Polish wiring harness manufacturer DOMAR MS
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire DOMAR MS, a Warsaw-based manufacturer of cable harnesses, cabling, electrical boxes and specialised connectors for the defence sector. The transaction is CSG's first acquisition in Poland.
Siemens taps Jabil to operate new switchgear facility in Virginia
Siemens and Jabil have announced plans for a new 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Prince George County, Virginia, where Jabil will produce medium-voltage switchgear and integrated power distribution solutions on Siemens' behalf. Production is scheduled to begin in autumn 2026.
Nexperia secures US manufacturing partner for power MOSFETs
Less than a week after parent company Wingtech filed a CNY 8 billion lawsuit against its interim leadership in a Chinese court, Nexperia has announced a manufacturing partnership with US-based foundry Polar Semiconductor for the production of next-generation power MOSFETs.
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