BENGALURU – June 24 Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on Tuesday announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with VVDN Technologies Pvt Ltd for collaboration in domestic manufacturing and technology development to strengthen India’s self-reliance in defence and professional electronics.

VVDN is a provider of software, electronics engineering, and product manufacturing services and solutions.

BEL and VVDN signed this MoU to accelerate their efforts in fostering indigenous design and manufacturing in the new-age technology sector, the company said in a release.

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.