BAE Systems is funding new postgraduate UK RF engineering training. NMITE’s master’s programme combines wireless systems teaching with industrial projects and mentoring.
Hitachi Energy will build Elmed’s two international HVDC converter stations. The €770 million contract covers valves, transformers, switchgear, digital control, and commissioning.
TU Eindhoven has expanded semiconductor research links with Arizona universities. The five-year partnership covers photonics, computing, education, and industrial placements.
Schurter has introduced a low-profile switch for fixed hardware configuration. The DMSD family combines standard 2.54mm spacing with automated assembly compatibility and an industrial operating-temperature range.
Vision Engineering has launched an autofocus microscope for production inspection. PicoZoom combines motorised optical zoom, focus stacking, controlled illumination, measurement, annotation, and reporting within a compact bench-top system.
Altus added higher-power laser depaneling equipment across Britain and Ireland. LPKF’s 90W CuttingMaster 3290 targets faster separation of thick FR4, ceramic, flex, and rigid-flex assemblies with reduced mechanical stress.
Mycronic secured another SLX order as photomask investment remained resilient. The $5m–$7m system will support mature-node semiconductor production as mask suppliers replace ageing equipment and add capacity.
Keiron raised fresh capital to industrialise laser-based solder-paste printing systems. The €20.7m round will expand HF2 production as manufacturers pursue faster changeovers, tighter deposition control, and fewer stencil-dependent process steps.
Yokogawa’s WT1500 directly measures power systems operating at 2,000V DC. Wideband inputs, resolver channels, and network synchronisation support converter, motor, and energy-system testing.