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Tampa, Florida – TAGARNO, a renowned Danish manufacturer of high-quality digital microscopes, is preparing for its next wave of growth by aligning its leadership to reflect its strategic direction. As the company continues evolving from a microscope manufacturer into a full-solution partner for quality control and process optimization, TAGARNO has promoted Anders Ravnskjaer Pedersen to Director of R&D and Product Management.
This shift isn’t about new responsibilities, it’s about acknowledging the advanced role TAGARNO’s research and development function now plays in building smarter, more integrated customer experiences.
“In recent years, we’ve moved far beyond selling microscopes. We’re creating intelligent platforms that customers can tailor to their exact applications—and we’re supporting them with complete, ready-to-deploy solutions that enhance the overall user experience,” said CEO Soeren Schultz. “Anders has been a driving force in that transformation, and his role reflects the innovative, forward-looking future we’re building.”
The promotion comes at a pivotal time for TAGARNO. The launch of the TAGARNO T50, the company’s first 4K/60 FPS microscope, marked not only a major advancement in imaging clarity and speed but the beginning of a new platform strategy. With the T50, TAGARNO is developing software-based applications, including future AI integrations, that will allow customers to perform specific inspections and quality control tasks directly on the microscope—without additional hardware or software.
Alongside technology development, TAGARNO is shifting toward a solution-based model. Instead of leaving customers to piece together microscopes and third-party accessories for complex applications, TAGARNO is taking ownership of the complete user experience, building out complete, validated system configurations tailored to industry-specific needs.
This evolution requires deep product knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and extensive application insight—all qualities that Anders brings to the R&D team.
TAGARNO’s global vision is also taking shape with strategic partnerships and a strengthened commercial team. Earlier this year, Paul Ashton joined as Director of Sales (EMEA and APAC), bringing over 18 years of experience from ZEISS. His addition reflects TAGARNO’s growing international footprint and renewed focus on long-term partnerships.
“As we move into more strategic collaborations and solution-driven offerings, aligning leadership across departments is essential,” added Schultz. “With Anders and Paul working side by side along with Jake Kurth, Vice President of Technical Sales in the US, our customers can expect even more integrated innovation—designed not just to meet their needs, but to help them stay ahead.”
Silicon Valley – Zero Defects International partner, EPOCH INTERNATIONAL, has announced significantly reduced overstock pricing for a large quantity of precision industrial motor, actuator, and sensor control systems. These systems are fully assembled and available for immediate shipment. There are four elements, each housed in a custom-made stainless steel chassis. These elements include a device control, a 24 VDC distribution control a safety control system and a feedback control system.
The device control system regulates digital inputs, power user interface and safety features. The 24 VDC system provides a highly stable and clean output with overcurrent and fault isolation protection. The safety control panel provides emergency shutdown, fault detection and protective features. Lastly, the feedback control system has programmable monitoring and control of motors, sensors, speed and flow as well as several other tasks.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Switzerland operations to a new custom-built facility. The approximately 2,200 square-meter coating operation, which is located at Rue du Collège 43, 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds, is ISO 9001:2015 certified and specifically designed to optimize quality and provide excellent service for customers across the medical device, electronics, aerospace and automotive markets.
Along with the site relocation, SCS has also announced that its Switzerland operations, formerly known as Comelec SA, will now legally operate under the name Specialty Coating Systems SA. According to David Ellis, Managing Director, Europe, "the company name and location may have changed, but the highly experienced team in Switzerland remains the same, bringing decades of Parylene and ALD coating expertise to every project."
In addition to the Switzerland facility, SCS services its European customers through coating sites in England, Germany, Czech Republic and Ireland. These sites are part of SCS' extensive network of 21 coating centers worldwide, including additional facilities throughout the Americas and Asia. SCS' global reach allows the company to provide comprehensive support to its diverse customer base.
For more information on the new Switzerland site or any of our coating service technologies and locations, contact SCS at scscoatings.com/contact.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Specialty Coating Systems (SCS) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Switzerland operations to a new custom-built facility. The approximately 2,200 square-meter coating operation, which is located at Rue du Collège 43, 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds, is ISO 9001:2015 certified and specifically designed to optimize quality and provide excellent service for customers across the medical device, electronics, aerospace and automotive markets.
Along with the site relocation, SCS has also announced that its Switzerland operations, formerly known as Comelec SA, will now legally operate under the name Specialty Coating Systems SA. According to David Ellis, Managing Director, Europe, "the company name and location may have changed, but the highly experienced team in Switzerland remains the same, bringing decades of Parylene and ALD coating expertise to every project."
In addition to the Switzerland facility, SCS services its European customers through coating sites in England, Germany, Czech Republic and Ireland. These sites are part of SCS' extensive network of 21 coating centers worldwide, including additional facilities throughout the Americas and Asia. SCS' global reach allows the company to provide comprehensive support to its diverse customer base.
For more information on the new Switzerland site or any of our coating service technologies and locations, contact SCS at scscoatings.com/contact.
The frame agreement forms the basis for an anticipated rapid scale-up of Teledyne FLIR’s sensing solutions to meet the demands of the European defense industry. Neways will deliver complex electronics for various Teledyne FLIR’s products, including thermal imagers for high sightline stability and advanced imaging performance in tracked or wheeled military vehicles. In addition, Neways’ technology teams can support Teledyne FLIR in the design and development of new products and, if needed, the re-design of existing products. This agreement underlines Neways’ strong and growing commitment to the defense sector.
Michiel van der Maat, CCO of Neways comments: “I am proud that Neways will support Teledyne FLIR in their anticipated rapid scale-up to meet the demands of the European defense industry. At Neways we are optimally equipped to produce complex electronics across our European footprint, therewith supporting defense companies with their Industrial Participation requirements. In addition we are set-up to rapidly scale-up and bring in our design capabilities whenever needed. I look forward to a successful collaboration across Teledyne FLIR’s product portfolio.”
Roger Magnusson Falconer, Director Projects & Programs at Teledyne FLIR adds: “In Neways we have found a partner that is set up to support us in our growth journey. Their experience in the defense industry, as well as their broad European footprint, make Neways a good partner for us. We look forward to further building our cooperation in the years to come.”
SANTA CLARA, CA ― Absolute EMS, Inc., a six-time award-winning provider of fast turnaround, turnkey contract electronic manufacturing services (EMS), has expanded its cleaning capabilities with the addition of the T18 Typhoon Inline Cleaning System from Aqua Klean Systems. This addition supports the company’s ongoing focus on delivering exceptionally clean, reliable assemblies for mission-critical applications.
The T18 Typhoon is a powerful inline cleaning system engineered to deliver consistent, high-performance results while optimizing water and chemistry usage. Its advanced spray technology, closed-loop filtration, and energy-efficient design make it a strong fit for industries where cleanliness directly impacts long-term product performance—such as medical, aerospace, defense, and industrial electronics.
“Our customers count on us for dependable results, and the T18 reinforces that expectation,” said Doug Dow, COO, Absolute EMS. “This system improves our ability to provide high-quality, contamination-free assemblies at scale.”
Headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, Absolute EMS is known for delivering precision manufacturing and engineering support for complex electronics. Its smart factory model, equipped with advanced automation and real-time data systems, enables rapid response times and consistently high-quality output for demanding product requirements.
From design support and prototyping to full-scale production, Absolute EMS partners with both startups and established OEMs to bring high-performance products to market. The addition of the T18 Typhoon further enhances the company’s already strong process control and manufacturing agility.
For more information about Absolute EMS, visit www.absolute-ems.com.
