TE Connectivity acquires a majority stake in First Sensor, and Accenture acquires ESR Labs.
The US-Swiss supplier to the networking industry, TE Connectivity, has acquired shares in the German sensor manufacturer First Sensor. Now you own 71.87 percent of the shares. This is intended to secure a better market position.
Lidar sensor on the roof
The enterprise First sensor also works for the development of the lidar sensor LeddarTech together. The Lidar area is a future sector, especially against the background of the development of autonomous driving.
First Sensor is active worldwide and also sells its sensors in China, in Denmark, in France, in Great Britain, in Canada, in the Netherlands, in Sweden and the United States.
The market for sensor technology is growing, but the providers are also becoming more numerous. For example, Hyundai Mobis plan to take the lead in this area.
It also has Accenture also bought the German company ESR Labs, which programs software for the automotive industry. The focus is on networking the electronic Components in the car and also has OTA solutions in store. You are also active in the field of autonomous driving.
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