UK Engineering and manufacturing SMEs invited to take part in Enginuity’s second SME Snapshot survey

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK’s engineering and manufacturing sector, are being given a chance to share their experiences, priorities, and plans, by former sector skills council Enginuity, at a critical moment for the industry. The second SME Snapshot Survey, open from 26 January 2026 to 6 February 2026, is Enginuity’s biannual research initiative designed to capture the real-world pressures and opportunities […]

Why Talent Strategy Is Just as Important as Product Strategy in the Semiconductor Industry

Semiconductor Production is High… But Labor is Cracking Under the Pressure By Tina Rupp, national leader of semiconductor strategy on Actalent’s National Strategic Sales Team.    Semiconductors are the backbone of modern technology, yet the workforce pipeline is cracking. The semiconductor industry is on track to reach $1 trillion in chip sales by 2030, driven largely by the growing […]

Towards Efficient Self-Powered Screens Using Organic Semiconductors

Researchers have overcome a major technical challenge to creating organic multifunctional devices that both light up and power themselves Organic semiconductors are useful materials for both electronic displays and solar cells, but combining efficient light emission and power generation in a single device has been difficult. In a recent study, researchers from Japan addressed this […]

NOTE Issues Year-end Report 2025

Financial performance in October-December • Sales amounted to SEK 1,001 (1,025) million. Organic growth was -1%, currency adjusted. • Operating profit was SEK 113 (98) million. Adjusted operating profit was SEK 114 (108) million, adjusted for revaluations of operating assets and liabilities in foreign currencies and acquisition costs. • The operating margin amounted to 11.3% […]