- In September 2024, Entegris, a leading electronics materials company, is investing $600 million in a new facility in Colorado Springs to manufacture FOUPS and advanced liquid filters, supporting the reshoring of semiconductor supply chain components. This expansion strengthens Entegris' expertise in sensor cleaning systems by improving defect control in wafer handling. The facility will utilize advanced processes to produce highly precise FOUPS, boosting production yields for semiconductor manufacturers
- In August 2024, SICK and Endress+Hauser have formed a strategic partnership, with Endress+Hauser assuming Middle East and Africa sales and service responsibilities for SICK's process analyzers and gas flowmeters, alongside a joint venture for their production and development. This partnership enhances Endress+Hauser's portfolio by incorporating advanced analyzers and flowmeter technologies, bolstering its sensor cleaning systems to improve contamination control and support more efficient industrial processes
- In May 2021, The Fluid Control Unit (FCU), developed by dlhBOWLES and RAPA Automotive, is now commercially available, enhancing sensor and camera cleaning technology for advanced driving systems and autonomous vehicles. This development allows RAPA Group to leverage its valve design expertise, improving the performance and reliability of sensor cleaning systems, thereby supporting the functionality of advanced driving and autonomous vehicle technologies
- On April 2024, Solero Technologies, backed by Atar Capital, has announced the acquisition of Kendrion’s automotive business. This strategic move enhances Solero's capabilities in electrification and sustainability, expanding its Middle East and Africa presence with additional plants in Europe and the U.S., doubling its annual revenue
- On Januar2024, Ficosa and indie Semiconductor have partnered to develop AI-based automotive camera solutions aimed at enhancing safety. This collaboration will combine Ficosa’s vision expertise with indie’s AI processing technology to provide advanced object detection and imaging for improved external element protection. The first smart camera solutions are set to be tested in 2024, with full-scale production expected by 2025. The partnership aligns with increasing automotive safety regulations focused on protecting vulnerable road users, like pedestrians and cyclists, through intelligent sensing in ADAS systems
