Munich. BMW Group Plant Munich is entering the next phase, as the plant launches production of the first near-series test vehicles for the new BMW i3*. This marks the beginning of the final preparation phase for the start of series production in the second half of 2026. “Production of pre-series vehicles is an important milestone… Continue reading @BMW: Major milestone: First pre-series vehicles for new BMW i3 roll off the assembly line at BMW Group Plant Munich004550
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FLEX REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2026 RESULTS
Reported net sales of $7.1 billion, up 8% versus the prior year, exceeding our guidance. Raising full-year net sales, adjusted operating margin and adjusted EPS guidance. Delivered a record GAAP operating margin of 5.5%, and a record adjusted operating margin of 6.5%, our fifth consecutive quarter with an adjusted operating margin of 6% or greater.… Continue reading FLEX REPORTS THIRD QUARTER FISCAL 2026 RESULTS
Texas Instruments to acquire Silicon Labs
Enhances global leadership in embedded wireless connectivity solutions Leverages Texas Instruments’ industry-leading, dependable, low-cost manufacturing capacity to better serve customers Deepens customer engagement through Texas Instruments’ reach of market channels and cross-sell opportunities Expected to generate ~$450 million of annual manufacturing and operational synergies within three years post-close DALLAS and AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 4, 2026… Continue reading Texas Instruments to acquire Silicon Labs
Ford in talks with Geely to use spare plant capacity and platform sharing
Premium Digital Complete coverage $75 per month Complete digital access with exclusive insights and industry deep dives on any device. Global news & analysis Expert opinion FT App on Android & iOS FT Edit: Access on iOS and web FirstFT: the day’s biggest stories 20+ curated newsletters Follow topics & set alerts with myFT FT… Continue reading Ford in talks with Geely to use spare plant capacity and platform sharing
SynthBee Completes $100 Million Funding with Crosspoint Capital Partners
Fuels the company’s Collaborative Intelligence™ platform growth FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SynthBee, Inc., a stealth start-up pioneering its Collaborative Intelligence™ (CI™) platform, today announced the completion of $100 million in funding with Crosspoint Capital Partners, LP (Crosspoint Capital), following its initial $20 million seed funding and an additional $80 million secured last week. Crosspoint… Continue reading SynthBee Completes $100 Million Funding with Crosspoint Capital Partners
Skywork has launched “Skywork Desktop” globally, enabling Windows PCs to hire an AI employee
SINGAPORE, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On February 4, Skywork launched Skywork Desktop, bringing the full Skywork experience to desktop users worldwide. Continue Reading Skywork Desktop Edition executes tasks directly on local machines, eliminating the need to upload files to the cloud. It can directly read massive amounts of files on computers, summarize and organize them,… Continue reading Skywork has launched “Skywork Desktop” globally, enabling Windows PCs to hire an AI employee
US$300M to Bolster GE Aerospace’s Engine Repair Capabilities in Singapore
Partnership with Singapore EDB brings AI-enabled inspection, predictive maintenance, and automated repair to speed turnaround and elevate customer experience SINGAPORE, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) today announced a multi-year investment plan of up to $300 million to expand its engine repair capabilities in Singapore. Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board… Continue reading US$300M to Bolster GE Aerospace’s Engine Repair Capabilities in Singapore
Stanley Black & Decker Reports 4Q and Full Year 2025 Results
Solid Execution Delivers Full-Year Gross Margin and Net Income Growth Amid Dynamic Operating Environment Strong Cash Generation Supports Capital Allocation Priorities of Shareholder Dividends and Further Debt Reduction NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK), a global leader in tools and outdoor solutions, today announced fourth quarter and full… Continue reading Stanley Black & Decker Reports 4Q and Full Year 2025 Results
PANASONIC AVIONICS TAKES LEO AVIATION CONNECTIVITY TRULY GLOBAL WITH SPACESAIL AGREEMENT
The companies will continue to work towards leveraging Spacesail’s future high-bandwidth, low-latency constellation, which is designed to support a wide range of industries with reliable global broadband coverage. Capitalizing on Spacesail’s unique position as a global LEO connectivity constellation operating over China, adding the company’s service into Panasonic Avionics’ worldwide in-flight connectivity service will enable seamless LEO… Continue reading PANASONIC AVIONICS TAKES LEO AVIATION CONNECTIVITY TRULY GLOBAL WITH SPACESAIL AGREEMENT
WLS 2026 Opens in Dubai, Hosted by WLA and Co-Hosted by KuCoin
Focusing on the Future Pathways of Fundamental Science and Global Governance PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The World Laureates Summit 2026 (WLS 2026), hosted by the World Laureates Association (WLA) and co-hosted by KuCoin, officially opened on February 1 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As one of the world’s most… Continue reading WLS 2026 Opens in Dubai, Hosted by WLA and Co-Hosted by KuCoin