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Comet traces its history to Switzerland in 1948, when Comet AG was established around X-ray tube technology. By 2026, Comet Group supplied X-ray inspection and RF power technologies for semiconductor, electronics, aerospace and other industrial markets.
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Hisense traces its manufacturing roots to the Qingdao No. 2 Radio Factory established in 1969, with television production beginning soon afterwards. By 2026, Hisense Visual Technology focused on televisions, display products and related visual technologies within the wider Hisense group.
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Quartix was founded in 2001 and built subscription-based vehicle-tracking and fleet-telematics services for business customers. It expanded from the United Kingdom into France, the United States and continental Europe and floated on AIM in 2014 while retaining a recurring-subscription model.
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Sensata Technologies was created in its modern form in 2006 when Bain Capital acquired Texas Instruments’ Sensors & Controls business for about $3 billion. By 2026, Sensata supplied sensors and electrical-protection technologies used across automotive, industrial, aerospace and other equipment.
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AT&S was created in Austria in 1987 through the merger of electronics operations that were then under state ownership. By 2026, AT&S supplied advanced printed circuit boards and IC substrates used in mobile devices, computing, automotive and industrial electronics.
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Varitronix was established in Hong Kong in 1978 by a group of academics and developed liquid-crystal-display manufacturing capabilities. By 2026 BOE Varitronix focuses on automotive and industrial display modules and systems, including larger intelligent cockpit displays.
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BlackSky began as part of Spaceflight Industries, incorporated in 2014, combining ambitions in small satellites, launch services and Earth observation. In 2026 BlackSky operates an Earth-observation constellation and geospatial-intelligence platform designed to deliver frequent imagery and AI-assisted analysis to government and commercial customers.
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Catapult was officially founded in Melbourne in 2006 from work involving the Australian Institute of Sport and Cooperative Research Centres, originally aimed at improving elite-athlete performance. In 2026 Catapult provides wearable sensors, video and performance software used by professional sports teams, leagues and athletes.
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Gooch & Housego was incorporated in the United Kingdom in 1953 and developed specialist capabilities in optical and photonic components. By 2026 Gooch & Housego supplies photonic components and subsystems where precision, materials expertise and long qualification cycles are important.
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Lasertec was founded in Japan in 1960 and built its early business around laser-based measurement and inspection technology. The company developed specialised instruments for detecting defects and measuring surfaces, eventually concentrating heavily on semiconductor photomasks and wafers.
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