Strengthening European partnerships in advanced electro-optics THEON International has entered into a definitive agreement with Groupe HLD to acquire a 9.8% stake in Exosens SA, a leading French company in light amplification, detection, and imaging technologies. This strategic investment deepens a long-standing collaboration between THEON and EXOSENS—two European leaders in electro-optical innovation—advancing shared ambitions for technological excellence and industrial cooperation across Europe and beyond. Following completion, THEON will become the second largest shareholder in EXOSENS. As Founder and CEO Christian Hadjiminas noted, “THEON and EXOSENS have been close commercial partners for years, having been awarded landmark contracts in Europe and the Middle East. THEON remains committed to maintaining its long-standing relationship with EXOSENS, governed by existing contractual arrangements.” Read more here: https://buff.ly/VYdE58f #THEONInternational #EXOSENS #GroupeHLD #DefenseInnovation #ElectroOptics #EuropeanIndustry

THEON INTERNATIONAL to acquire a 9.8% stake in Exosens. This marks a strategic movement that strengthens intra-European collaboration between two key players in advanced #electrooptics and #imaging technologies. An essential step toward building a more connected and resilient #European ecosystem for the future of the #defense sector.

We’re proud to announce that THEON to become the second-largest shareholder of EXOSENS, following Groupe HLD, upon completion of the transaction and regulatory approvals. EXOSENS is a leading publicly listed French company at the forefront of advanced electro-optical technologies, specializing in light amplification, detection, and imaging systems. This strategic move is a natural evolution of our excellent long-standing commercial partnership.

Thrilled to share that Eldian Biomed has advanced to the final stage of the Swiss Innovation Challenge 2025 — placing among the top 20% of projects! Momentum keeps building behind Eldian Biomed, a University of Bern spinoff developing CloudLi-1, a new intra-articular therapy for osteoarthritis designed to halt disease progression by addressing both key drivers — mechanical cartilage erosion and inflammation. CloudLi-1 is based on our CloudLi™ platform, which leverages lipid-based particles crosslinked with peptide linkers to create a unique and tuneable system that we're currently developing for joint diseases. Excited for what’s ahead as we move closer to bringing this innovation to patients. #SwissInnovationChallenge #EldianBiomed #Osteoarthritis #TranslationalResearch #Biotech #UniversityofBern #Innovation #CloudLi

🌟 Celebrating Innovation and Partnership! 🌟 Since 2016, STMicroelectronics and Politecnico di Milano have been working side by side to push the boundaries of research and technology. Today, this collaboration boasts 26 active research projects, and in 2021, it reached a major milestone with the launch of a "Joint Research Platform" dedicated to MEMS and advanced sensors. Thanks to ST’s direct investment in PoliFAB, the research infrastructure has grown stronger, equipped with cutting-edge machinery and a shared vision for excellence..but the journey doesn’t stop there. 🚀 The collaboration is now converging toward the Innovation District in the new Bovisa campus — a visionary space where research and industry meet to develop technologies ready for production. 👏 to the researchers, engineers, and visionaries driving this transformation! #Innovation #ResearchExcellence #MEMS #Sensors #PolitecnicoMilano #STMicroelectronics #Polifab #Collaboration #TechLeadership Simone Ferri, Anton Hofmeister, Marcello CICCHETTI, Laura Castoldi, Daniele Rocchi, Andrea L. Lacaita, Andrea Melloni, Claudio Somaschini

Over 15 Dutch high-tech companies, including FMI , visited Thuringia to build regional ties and attend theW3+ Fair in Jena. 💡 The delegation visited leading companies like ZEISS Group,JENOPTIK, and Fraunhofer IOF — active in high-mix, low-volume, high-complexity sectors such as semiconductors, medtech, analytics, and optics. FMI was represented byJohn in 't Groen and Willem van der Zanden. This multi-day visit was organized by Brainport Industries and BOM, in collaboration with LEG Thüringen and OptoNet e.V. 🗣️ Renée Versteegde-Derks (Brainport Industries): "Both ecosystems have a strong high-tech legacy and a culture of collaboration." 🔗 Read more and hear from participants like Marno Panis, Roland Ziegler, and John in ’t Groen: https://lnkd.in/eEr5-n-e #hightech #semiconductors #photonics #FMI

On the final day of GITEX Global 2025, the spotlight is on Quantum Computing, High-Performance Computing, and Robotics. Inventya connects European and global innovators with the Middle East, providing funding, grants, and strategic partnerships to bring groundbreaking technologies to market. #GITEX2025 #GITEXGlobal #Inventya

Whether it's detecting cancer in a person's breath, helping win a Nobel Prize, playing a crucial role in the manufacture of every new AI chip, or making your trip to the dentist less painful, the innovators at Access Laser in Everett are inventing the future at one of the most advanced laser production facilities in the world. Take a peak inside the clean rooms at Access Laser along with AWB during this 2025 Manufacturing Week bus tour visit. Thank you Premera Blue Crosss andBanner Bankk for sponsoring this #MFGisWA video.

On 20 October 2025, #AIREDGIO5.0 and the Vanguard Initiative came together in Brussels at Regione Lombardia’s premises to explore how regional innovation networks can accelerate the implementation of the Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) and support the Industry 5.0 transition.   The event featured two insightful panel discussions: First panel: S3 and Interregional Initiatives Moderated by Paolo Vercesi - AFIL - Associazione Fabbrica Intelligente Lombardia Executive Director, and Vanguard Initiative Efficient and Sustainable Manufacturing (ESM) pilot Coordinator. Panelists represented leading European organisations, including: Cardiff Metropolitan University, IDEA Consult, Vanguard Initiative, DG GROW – European Commission, POLYMERIS, and Brainport Development.   Second panel: Digital Transformation and Regional Manufacturing Innovation within SMEs Moderated by Sergio Gusmeroli - Politecnico di Milano, AI REDGIO 5.0 Scientific Coordinator, this panel gathered experts shaping Europe’s innovation landscape: A.SPIRE, Processes4Planet Partnership, DG CNECT - European Commission, European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA), Politecnico di Milano, MADE - Competence Center Industry 4.0, EFFRA, Made in Europe Partnership, and Flanders Make.   💡 Together, these discussions highlighted how AI, digital innovation, and interregional collaboration can empower European SMEs to thrive in the new manufacturing paradigm.   A big thank you to all the speakers and participants for contributing to this inspiring exchange of ideas and for reinforcing the bridge between AI REDGIO 5.0 and Vanguard Initiative efforts in advancing Europe’s smart and sustainable industry. #AIREDGIO50 #VanguardInitiative #SmartSpecialisation #S3 #Industry5_0

This year, Roberto Pangallo will represent Wooptix at the ITF for a meeting exploring the advancements in new manufacturing processes and materials alongside other tech companies and government representatives. The event is organized by imec, the largest independent research and innovation center for nanoelectronics and digital technology, which recently established itself in Spain. Following this, the organization has launched a new edition of the IMEC Technology Forum. #semiconductor #technology #nanoelectrics