Analysis
Thales acquires Gemalto as a leader in digital identity and security
Thales has acquired Gemalto for €4.8bn which will create a Group on a new scale and a global leader in digital identity and security employing 80,000 people. The larger Thales will master all the technologies underpinning the critical decision chain for companies, organisations and governments. Incorporating the talent and technologies of Gemalto, Thales will develop secure solutions to address the major challenges faced by our societies, su...
Industrial ecosystems vie to lead Industry 4.0
A recent research study estimates global sales of robotic end of arm tools (EOAT) to surpass $2,000m in 2019, up from $1,900.3m in 2018. This growth in sales can be attributed to the ever-evolving demand of industrial ecosystems for high productivity via industrial robotics.
More space for innovation with expanded development site
It has been announced that Infineon is hoping to strengthen its research and development efforts in the field of high-frequency components. To this end the Infineon Austria holding company DICE (Danube Integrated Circuit Engineering) in Linz will be provided with a new home.
Astronomical research drives improvements in optical technology
An article titled 'Unveiling the Cosmos' has been published by Optical Surfaces, which discusses the latest challenges and trends in modern astronomy and describes how these advances have acted as a significant driver towards the improvement of their optical technologies.
Exploring the latest in energy automation
Held at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum, COPA-DATA will host its second annual zenon Energy Day on 9th May 2019. The event will explore how control and monitoring technology can be used to improve operations in the sector, through a series of talks from industry representatives. Attendance is free but spaces are limited, therefore attendees are encouraged to secure their space on the COPA-DATA website.
Agreement enables military capability for the future
QinetiQ has signed an agreement with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to modernise 16 of the country’s critical defence facilities, firmly positioning the UK as a world-leader in the generation and assurance of military capability. This amendment to the Long Term Partnering Agreement (LTPA), a 25-year contract under which QinetiQ provides experimentation, test, evaluation and training support to the MOD, secures £1.3bn of revenue...
Acquisition to help shape connectivity of the future
Specialist in infrastructure solutions for communications networks, CommScope, has completed its acquisition of ARRIS International. Combined with ARRIS, CommScope has expectations to drive profitable growth in new markets and shape the future of wired and wireless communications.
Advantest wins best employer award
Advantest Europe has been recognised for the second time as one of “Germany’s Best Employers” by consulting firm, Great Place to Work. The annual competition ranks German companies of all sectors and sizes based on the attractiveness of their corporate culture in order to determine the 100 best employers nationally.
Key systems supplier prepares for Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium opening
Specialist in digital transformation of energy management and automation, and the Official Stadium Energy Management Supplier to the Tottenham Hotspur’s (Spurs) new stadium in North London, Schneider Electric, is preparing for the official opening of this prime sports and entertainment destination for London.
Could you live without your smartphone?
Data reveals that young people would be lost without their phones, even for a single day, but also more able to focus on what’s going on around them. Most Britons won’t have heard the term and yet many of us might well be suffering from it: nomophobia, the fear of being without our phones. By Victoria Waldersee, Data Journalist, YouGov