Incap UK invests in SMT technology as part of long-term operational development
Incap Electronics UK has completed the second phase of SMT (surface-mount technology) production lines upgrade at its facility in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The approximately EUR 1.9 million (GBP 1.6 million) investment is part of Incap’s broader strategy to strengthen its global operations in line with the growing scale of the business. The new SMT lines feature high-precision […]
2025 Update: Europe’s Reusable Launch Vehicle Efforts
Themis Themis is probably Europe’s most significant effort to develop a reusable rocket booster. The programme was officially adopted by ESA in late 2019, although preliminary work had been underway for several years prior, led by the French space agency CNES. Development is being spearheaded by ArianeGroup as the prime contractor, with contributions from companies […]
Freedom Welcomes Taejin as New Franchised Line, Expanding Value and Innovation for Customers
Tampa, FL— Freedom is proud to announce a new partnership with Taejin, officially adding the globally respected brand to its lineup as a franchised line. This strategic collaboration reinforces Freedom’s commitment to offering industry-leading products and services, and marks a significant step in delivering even more value, reliability, and innovation to customers across North America. […]
Lunar laser: China makes 1st daytime laser-ranging measurement from Earth to the moon
China has achieved a milestone feat, making the first-ever laser ranging measurement from Earth to the moon during the daytime. SOURCE: SPACE.com Researchers at Yunnan Observatories under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) used an infrared lunar laser ranging system of a recently upgraded 1.2-meter (3.9 feet) telescope to ping a small laser retroreflector on […]
TSMC to White House: You Want US-Made Chips? Knock It Off With the Tariffs
TSMC is signaling to the Trump administration that any plan to tariff foreign-made chips risks derailing the company’s $165 billion investment in Arizona semiconductor factories. The warning comes after the Commerce Department solicited public comment on the US potentially tariffing foreign-made semiconductors to help encourage domestic chip manufacturing. In its letter to the agency, TSMC said such tariffs could threaten […]