Human resources in photonics group.

Diana Dreyer has assumed the role of Vice President Human Resources (Head of HR) with Toptica Photonics. In this role, she is responsible for the HR strategy of the Group and is driving the continued scaling of the organization in the areas of talent acquisition, leadership development, and organizational culture.

Diana Dreyer

Diana brings more than 20 years of experience in HR management at international high‑tech, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods companies. She has a broad skill set across diverse HR domains – from strategic workforce planning and People & Culture to labor‑law topics – from which Toptica will strongly benefit.

From 2020–2026, she served at Excelitas Technologies as HR Manager and deputy head of HR, providing leadership across multiple HR workstreams. In her new role, she is building and advancing Toptica’s strategic people agenda: from HR strategy and talent development to the continued digitalization of HR processes.

“With Diana Dreyer, we are gaining an experienced HR leader who will effectively support our ambitious growth strategy in Quantum Technology, Biophotonics, and Semicon/Materials,” says Dr. Thomas Renner, Chief Sales Officer (CSO) and President of Toptica Photonics. “Together with Diana and the HR team, we will actively shape the challenges that TOPTICA’s growth brings for the HR organization.”

Diana Dreyer adds, “I am very much looking forward to further developing People & Culture at Topticatogether with our leadership teams – with a focus on excellent candidate journeys, sustainable leadership programs, and a strong, values‑based company culture. Further digitalization of our HR processes will be a key lever.”

With the new HR leadership, Toptica is continuing to professionalize HR processes worldwide, expand international talent programs, and further align the people strategy with the company’s objectives.

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Power solutions leader acquired.

TE Connectivity plc has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Astrodyne TDI, a leading provider of advanced power management and filter solutions for mission-critical industrial applications, from Tinicum L.P. This acquisition represents another deliberate step in TE's disciplined long-term strategy to build a differentiated portfolio of highly engineered technologies benefiting from secular growth trends.

Headquartered in Hackettstown, New Jersey, and with manufacturing operations in North America, China and Southeast Asia, Astrodyne TDI has a proven track record of solving complex power electronics challenges. The company is recognised for its deep engineering expertise and close collaboration with customers developing next-generation technologies across semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical, and industrial applications.

“Automation, electrification, and digitalisation trends across industries drive the need for advanced power electronics in our customers’ applications. Astrodyne TDI’s expertise in custom-engineered power supplies and filter solutions complements our product portfolio, strengthens our ability to solve increasingly complex technical challenges and deepens our partnership with our customers in many fast-growing market segments,” said Carlo Ghirardo, SVP & GM of TE’s Industrial Automation and Electrification business unit. “We’re proud to partner with a company and team that is widely recognised for engineering excellence, product performance, reliability, and commitment to innovation. We look forward to welcoming the team to TE.”

“The agreement announced today with TE Connectivity represents an exciting opportunity and a bright future for our company, our customers and our team,” said Chris Viola, CEO of Astrodyne TDI. “Our legacy of exceptional engineering and highly reliable power electronics is a testament to our team and the great work we’ve done in our nearly 70 years in business. TE Connectivity’s global scale, manufacturing footprint, and R&D resources will enable us to accelerate product innovation and better support our customers' increasingly complex system architectures.”

“We are excited for Astrodyne TDI to join TE Connectivity, where the business will receive the support necessary to continue scaling its engineering and operational resources to better serve customers,” said Jeffrey Ernsting, Partner at Tinicum. “We will miss working with Astrodyne TDI’s incredibly capable and dedicated team, and we wish them all the best as they join TE Connectivity.”

The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Upon closing, Astrodyne TDI will continue to operate under its current leadership team and become part of TE’s Automation & Connected Living sector. Citi is serving as financial advisor and Davis Polk is serving as legal advisor to TE Connectivity on this transaction. William Blair & Company and Houlihan Lokey are serving as financial advisors and Goodwin is serving as legal advisor to Tinicum and Astrodyne TDI.

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Award for self-shopping device.

Datalogic has announced that its Joya™ Smart family of AI-powered self-shopping devices has won the Red Dot Design Award 2026* in the Product Design category. Judged by an international panel of design and industry experts, the Red Dot is one of the most sought-after marks of excellence in product design and innovation.

The award recognises the comprehensive design excellence of the complete Joya Smart family solution, including the Joya Smart, Joya Smart+, advanced wireless charging cradles, and dedicated accessories.

This recognition reinforces Datalogic's core strategic belief that true technological innovation must balance operational and functional excellence with human-centric design. The recently launched Joya Smart family perfectly combines advanced features with a beautiful, intuitive, genuine shopper-friendly experience.

Datalogic’s vision was to design a device that consumers would actively want to pick up and interact with throughout their shopping journey. Developed also in close collaboration with the University of Bologna, the Joya Smart family was created with a strong emphasis on ergonomics and usability.

“This award is an important recognition of the work, innovation, and passion of our team,” said Rosario Casillo, Executive Vice President of Product & Solutions – Data Capture Division at Datalogic. “With the Joya Smart family, we have successfully created a product that shoppers love to hold and interact with, and one that retailers can offer with absolute confidence.”

The Joya Smart family introduces key technical innovations designed to simultaneously elevate shopper experience and address retailer concerns around loss prevention:

• Intelligent Loss Prevention: Embedded AI-based technology helps reduce scanning errors during the self-shopping journey, significantly minimising checkout rescan times;
• Revolutionary User Experience: Joya Smart+ model aligns its back rear camera with the scan engine, delivering a natural, smartphone-like user interaction at a lightning-fast barcode reading speed.
• Contactless Wireless Charging: eliminating physical pins prevents wear and corrosion. This ensures lower maintenance, less downtime and easier cleaning. 

“In a strong field of participants with numerous entries from companies and design studios around the world, Datalogic Joya Smart family convinced the judges with its outstanding design and quality” said Professor Dr. Peter Zec, Founder and CEO of Red Dot. 

The international Red Dot Jury honoured this great achievement with a special recognition.

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* The Red Dot Design Award, established in 1955, is internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading design competitions, honoring products that demonstrate outstanding innovation and quality across global industries.

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Serial-to-Wireless Devices for industrial networks.

Single- and dual-port wireless serial servers let system integrators connect, configure, and remotely manage.

STW-611C

The STW-611C and STW-612C serial-to-wireless devices have been unveiled by Antaira. They are engineered to give system integrators a fast, reliable way to bring legacy and modern serial equipment onto today's wireless networks. Both eliminate the need to run new Ethernet cable, unlocking serial connectivity in locations where a wired network drop simply isn't practical. The result is a dramatic drop in installation time, labor and cost, plus adaptability for technicians to deploy serial connectivity anywhere a network can't easily reach, from remote equipment closets to hard-to-reach industrial floors.

Versatile 3-way communication.
At the core of the STW-611C (one port) and STW-612C (two port) is a "bridge" mode that links any serial device and any Ethernet device to the same wireless network simultaneously. This is a true 3-way communication solution that gives integrators flexibility to mix legacy serial equipment with modern IP-based systems on a single wireless backbone.

For streamlined point-to-point deployments, both models are engineered with built-in Wi-Fi Direct technology — delivering instant, secure device-to-device connectivity with a single button press. Zero software configuration. Zero IT overhead. Zero downtime.

Built for industrial environments.
Antaira designed the STW-611C and STW-612C to survive in the industrial environments where they're deployed. Each unit ships in a compact, IP30-rated rugged aluminum case built to withstand dust and the everyday bumps of operations, and is rated to operate across a wide temperature range of -10° to 60° C for dependable performance in demanding environments. Power input is designed for 9~48VDC with reverse polarity protection to guard against wiring errors during installation, and both models mount via standard DIN-rail hardware, with optional wall-mount support for added installation flexibility.

Wireless serial connectivity matters.
Both models operate on the IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard in the 2.4GHz band, a near-universal wireless standard chosen for its long range and strong penetration through the walls, metal structures, and machinery typical of industrial facilities. For integrators, that translates into real operational advantages: legacy serial equipment — PLCs, sensors, meters, and older machine controllers — can join a modern IP-based network without being replaced or rewired, remote or hard-to-reach installations can be connected without the cost and labor of pulling new cable, and once online, that equipment can be configured, monitored, and troubleshot remotely rather than requiring a technician on-site.

Comprehensive feature set.
The STW-611C and STW-612C deliver true 3-way communication, linking any serial or Ethernet device to a wireless network, and both support Wi-Fi Direct technology for simple point-to-point setup. Wireless connectivity is IEEE 802.11b/g/n compliant, with WPA, WPA2, and 802.1x security to keep industrial networks protected. Each unit provides a software-selectable RS232/422/485 serial port alongside a 10/100Tx RJ45 Ethernet port, with a serial data throughput rate of 110~921.6Kbps.

For network integration, the devices support Virtual COM, TCP/UDP Server/Client, and Tunneling modes, and can be configured through a built-in web console or Antaira's Windows utilities, giving integrators a straightforward path to deployment regardless of their existing network architecture.

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Flame Detector for hazardous area.

Uses four infrared sensors to help distinguish hydrocarbon fires from non-flame background radiation.

A new flameproof model for the Rosemount™ 965 Flame Detector, adding hazardous-location certification for applications where reliable hydrocarbon flame detection is required has been announced. The new model combines QuadSense™ technology, factory-calibrated-for-life operation, broad integration options and rugged enclosure protection to support fire protection strategies matched to application needs.

“Customers need flame detection technology that aligns with the risk, environment and operational needs of each application,” said Evgeny Rivkin, flame and gas product manager with Emerson’s measurement instrumentation business. “This new flameproof model expands the Rosemount 965 offering for hazardous locations, helping teams balance detection performance, resistance to nuisance alarms and routine calibration requirements.”

The new flameproof model helps customers extend the Rosemount 965 to hazardous locations while maintaining a practical balance of detection performance, reduced routine calibration and deployment flexibility.

QuadSense technology uses four infrared sensors to help distinguish hydrocarbon fires from non-flame background radiation, supporting reliable detection and resistance to nuisance alarms. Under specified conditions, the detector can detect hydrocarbon fires at distances up to 45 metres (150 feet) with response typically in less than five seconds. Five selectable sensitivity levels help users align performance with application needs.

The Rosemount 965 is factory calibrated for life, helping reduce recurring calibration routines. Infrared built-in test capabilities continuously verify optics and electronics integrity, supporting confidence between manual inspections. Multiple output options, including HART® connectivity, support integration with standard communication infrastructures, while universal wiring helps simplify specification and streamline sitewide deployment. IP66 and IP68 enclosure protection supports performance in demanding operating environments.

The new flameproof model can be applied in environments often found in oil and gas facilities, chemical and petrochemical plants, storage tank farms, hazardous materials storage areas and explosives or munitions sites. The Rosemount 965 also supports non-hazardous and light-industrial applications such as transportation infrastructure, public buildings, cable tunnels, semiconductor facilities, warehouses and other sites where dependable hydrocarbon flame detection is needed.

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Power Analyser.

New compact, high-accuracy instrument extends coverage into high-voltage xEV and renewable energy applications.

The release of the WT1500 high-precision power analyser has been announced by Yokogawa. This new addition to the WT series, the WT1500 addresses a growing need for high-voltage, multi-functional measurement within the renewable energy and electrified vehicle (xEV) markets. It also offers a high precision measurement solution for semiconductor and battery applications. Delivering the highest rated input voltage of the series at 2000 V DC, and best in class accuracy, its four measurement channels fit within a 2U, 19-inch chassis, making it ideal for the rack-mount and PC controlled test environments typically found in these industries. Resolver signal input support enables customers to conduct motor evaluation tests without needing additional equipment, while new multi-unit synchronisation capabilities, due to be released soon will allow up to 5 units to connect, for a maximum of 20 power channels.

Continued growth in xEV technologies and renewable energies is accelerating demand for evaluation, testing, and production capabilities built around high-voltage equipment. Target voltages within these systems can reach the thousands, requiring specialised high-voltage divider equipment in typical analysis set-ups. These dividers can introduce measurement errors, reducing overall accuracy while complicating wiring and equipment installations. Additionally, conventional motor efficiency measurements require separately measured power and resolver signals to be synchronised on a PC.

Existing power analyser models lacked the required voltage input range for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and Power Conversion Systems (PCS) or resolver support motor testing, or were too large to fit within conventional rack-mounted or desk-based setups. Yokogawa Test & Measurement specifically developed the WT1500 to address this gap, delivering the necessary capabilities and functionality while eliminating the need for high-voltage dividers for systems up to 2000 V, all within a compact 19 inch width, 2U height design.

Main Features.

1. High performance: The WT1500 achieves a total power accuracy of ±0.038% (DC, 50/60 Hz) and low-power-factor accuracy of ±0.07% of S at 50/60 Hz, the best DC accuracy figures of the WT series, and supports two types of input elements, High Voltage (HV) and Wide Bandwidth (WB). The HV element supports direct measurement up to 2000 V DC and 300 kHz, ideal for high-voltage PCS and ESS applications. The WB element supports up to 1000 V with a 2 MHz bandwidth, crucial for measuring the complex, high-frequency waveforms generated in modern xEV motors. Both inputs share a common sensor input and can be mixed in a single unit.
2. System integration and a space-saving design: The WT1500’s compact 2U height (approx. 88mm) design supports four power measurements and four motor evaluations, including both encoder and resolver signal inputs, IEEE 1588 time synchronisation, and data output to CAN/CAN-FD buses and low-latency data transmission via UDP communication. It is equipped with a variety of interfaces for remote control via PC, external monitor or tablet and features a small front panel for straightforward connection setup or even to be used as a standalone instrument. The WT1500’s high space efficiency allows easy integration into evaluation system racks.
3. Scalable measurements: For measurements requiring more than four channels, up to five WT1500 units can be synchronised, enabling 20-channel power measurement. One unit acts as the main controller, directing subunit configuration and consolidating data acquisition. Multi-unit synchronisation support will be released soon.

The WT1500 also features four unique current input terminals, alongside its voltage terminals, providing power for current sensors. These, in combination with a series of new current adapters that are provided as accessories, enable the WT1500 to accommodate a wide variety of sensors: the CT Series solid-core (D-sub Terminal, 60 A to 2000 A, AC/DC), the CT1000S split-core (BNC, 1000 A, AC/DC), and AC-only current clamp probes (BNC, 50 A and 200 A class).

Major Target Markets

• EV/xEV
• Power
• Automotive
• Renewable energy (PCS/ESS)
• Broader applicability: electrical & electronics, battery testing, semiconductor Applications
• Four-channel power measurement, handling both single-phase and three-phase inputs simultaneously, using a PC to manage system configuration and data acquisition.
• Measuring two-system inverter motors and e-Axle systems using dual-WT1500 and single unit setups, respectively.
• Multi-unit simultaneous measurement and high-voltage measurement of energy storage and power conversion systems.

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• Yokogawa Test & Measuremet products are marketed in Ireland by Irish Power & Process.

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Supporting battery energy storage system deployment.

Software provides digital framework to maximise output, maintain grid stability, and ensure reliable, round-the-clock clean power delivery.

Emerson's Ovation™ Green supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software is supporting Adani Green Energy Limited’s 3.55 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) at Khavda, Gujarat, India — the world’s largest single-location battery storage deployment outside China. Developed by AGEL as part of its integrated renewable energy ecosystem, the BESS project is among the fastest executed globally.

Adani Green Energy Ltd’s 30 GW project at Khavda, Gujarat, India. Pic:Adani Green Energy.

Adani Green Energy Limited is India’s largest renewable energy company with more than 20 gigawatts (GW) of operational renewable energy capacity. The company aims to achieve 50 GW by 2030 and plans to add more than 10 GWh of battery storage in financial year 2027, scaling its battery storage portfolio to 50 GWh over the next five years to strengthen grid resilience and accelerate renewable energy integration.

The Ovation control and SCADA software — a small, yet critical part of the large-scale project—combines powerful control with expansive plant data in one integrated, scalable system. Seamless integration provides operators with intuitive access to the information needed for maximising output, maintaining grid stability, enhancing asset utilisation and operational excellence and ensuring safe operation.

Adani Green Energy selected Emerson as its automation partner for this landmark project, deploying the Ovation Green SCADA and the Ovation 4.0 software release with OCR3000 controllers. The system orchestrates millions of datapoints across power conversion systems, battery management systems, high-voltage switchboards and grid remote terminal units, ensuring seamless integration, grid compliance and operational reliability. The majority of AGEL’s 3.55 GWh BESS project capacity is controlled by Emerson’s Ovation platform.

“Emerson is proud to be part of India’s clean energy journey with Adani Green Energy,” said Anil Bhatia, Emerson’s vice president and managing director of India. “Our Ovation Automation Platform has long been trusted for mission-critical control in India’s power sector. With this successful gigawatt-scale deployment, Ovation software has proven to be the right platform for any kind of power generation — from traditional thermal plants to large-scale renewable storage.”

The AGEL 3.55 GWh BESS project at Khavda, Gujarat (India) was delivered within just 10 months from the commencement of on-site construction, setting a global benchmark for speed and scale in utility-scale energy storage. By combining powerful control with massive plant data in a single, integrated, scalable system, Emerson’s Ovation platform enables maximising output, maintaining grid stability, and ensuring reliable, round-the-clock clean power delivery.

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