LEOBEN, AUSTRIA – AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG is entering the defense sector as part of a strategic diversification plan aimed at boosting long-term stability amid rising geopolitical tensions. The company plans to manage this expansion from its Leoben facility, which is being evaluated for upgrades to meet defense production standards.

TOKYO – Meiko Electronics has announced a strategic joint venture with Allied Circuit to strengthen its position in the high-layer printed circuit board (PCB) sector and accelerate growth in the AI server market. The new entity, Allied Circuit Meiko Vietnam, will build a manufacturing facility in Vietnam, marking a significant step in Meiko’s expansion strategy.