NOTE expands in the UK with acquisition of Kasdon Group – strong position in defense
NOTE has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Kasdon Group, a UK-based electronics contract manufacturer with a strong position in the defense sector, which accounts for around 50% of its revenue. The acquisition strengthens NOTE’s position in the UK EMS market and adds strategic depth in a high-demand segment. Kasdon complements […]
How a Virtual Twin Can Turn Tariff Turbulence into a Strategic Advantage for Manufacturers
With the virtual twin in place, teams can “fly through” the factory before it exists, test different layouts, and watch the flow of parts, people and robots to see where space, time or energy will be wasted.
Middle East and Africa Hardcopy Peripherals Market Records Strong Growth in 1H25
NEEDHAM, Mass., September 25, 2025 – The overall Middle East and Africa (MEA) hardcopy peripherals (HCP) market posted growth in both units and value in the first half of 2025 (1H25), according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and consulting firm’s Worldwide Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker shows that 2.65 […]
ABB Invests in LandingAI to Power Generative AI for Robotic Vision
ABB Robotics has invested in California-based LandingAI to accelerate the transformation of vision AI, making it faster, more intuitive, and accessible to a broader range of users. This collaboration will integrate LandingAI’s vision AI capabilities, such as LandingLens™, into ABB Robotics’ software suite, marking another milestone in ABB’s journey toward truly autonomous and versatile robots. […]
International E-Waste Day October 14, 2025 to focus on Critical Raw Materials
As the big day is upon us, we are calling on organisations, municipalities, schools, NGOs, and businesses across the globe to join us in taking on the worldwide societal challenge of electronic waste and register their planned activities for International #ewasteday 2025, taking place on 14 October. Why Register? Gain visibility – your initiative will […]