Dear colleagues,

We hope you’re all enjoying the summer season, whether you're on holiday or holding the fort at work!

We’re excited to bring you the July edition of our Business Unit newsletter,  your monthly roundup of team news, achievements, and updates. This month, we’re introducing two brand new sections: News from US and News from Innovation, to give even more visibility to the great work happening across our teams.

Thank you once again to everyone who has contributed content, your stories and updates are what make this newsletter valuable and enjoyable for all.

You can already start sending us your news for the August edition: project milestones, team moments, success stories, or anything you’d like to share!

Happy reading,
The Newsletter Team

 

 
Europe, the challenge of competitiveness and technological non-dependence in the semiconductor industry
 

Luis Gómez

 

With only 10% of global production, Europe faces a critical gap in the semiconductor industry. In this edition of CATEC Insights, Luis Gómez  looks at how innovation can reverse this trend.

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ITAR registration
 

André Gildemeister

 

ALTER US has received the ITAR registration from the US Department of State in Washington and now officially registered as a ITAR manufacturer. This registration will allow us to grab ITAR business from US based defense customers.

 

 
ALTER | HTV and TÜVIT at the Authority Days 2025
 

Bettina Sumalowitsch

 

Success participation in the Authority Days 2025. The event provided an excellent platform to present our various services.
 

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HTV TechDay 2025
 

 

The HTV TechDay was a success, with numerous inspiring expert presentations, visits to our labs and the opportunity to network in a relaxed atmosphere.

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EU AI Act: What does this mean for your company?
 

 

Seminar on EU AI Law: requirements, deadlines and how to implement it in your company with TÜVIT.

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Interview: With Elektronik Praxis about long-term conservation of electronic components
 

 

Preservation of electronic components for up to 50 years: Holger Krumme reveals the keys in an interview with Elektronik Praxis.

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Space cybersecurity: key to Europe's industrial future
 

Luisa Bensberg

 

At Industry Day 2025 in Berlin, Jacques Kruse Brandao (TÜVIT) underlined the importance of cyber resilience and satellite security ‘by design’ as pillars for a connected and competitive industry.

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TÜVIT boosts quantum certification with new QKD laboratory
 

 

TÜV IT launches pioneering laboratory in quantum communication with QuNET+BlueCert, Europe's future cybersecurity and technological sovereignty in the post-quantum era is strengthened.

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New cybersecurity reference guide published by TeleTrust
 

 

TeleTrust launches the updated version of its ‘State of the Art in IT Security’ guide, with the collaboration of experts from TÜVIT. This publication, now with ISBN, has established itself as a key tool for companies and suppliers in the definition, evaluation and procurement of state-of-the-art cybersecurity measures.

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RED+ Accreditation
 

Rafael Rodríguez

 

We are now a Notified Body for cybersecurity requirements under Directive 2014/53/EU. A key step that reinforces our commitment to security and technological excellence in Europe.

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UAS Drones Flight Tests at CIAR

 

Valentina Barrera

 

Since May, activities focused on testing and validation of UAS drones have been taking place at the CIAR in Rozas (Lugo), within the framework of the Civil UAVs Initiative.

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New ESA contract for the THRUST project
 

Matt Booker

 

Alter UK leads ESA award-winning THRUST project. We are advancing high thermal efficiency RF transistors with GaN-on-diamond technology, key to European autonomy in space.

 

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Second phase of CAPTIVATE Project
 

 

After a successful first phase, the CAPTIVATE project enters its next stage. It now focuses on developing advanced optical modules with transceiver integration and high-performance testing. A decisive step towards faster and more efficient optical communications.

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Nuclear Biased Electrometer
 

Mario Rueda

 

High-Precision Instrumentation for Neutron Beam Monitoring and Radiation Diagnostics

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Team Building Now Open | Green Challenge
 

Emilia Santiago

 

Team up, level up! Phase 2 is here—build a dream team, grow your idea, and shape a solution that makes a difference. 

Green Coffees - Grab support, get feedback, and show the impact your team can create!

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TNG launches its largest-ever global work climate survey
 

 

This autumn, all employees of the TÜV NORD Group are invited to take part in the fourth major work climate survey. The aim: to learn more about their perceptions of strategy, innovation, training and work-life balance.

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Next Events
 

 

See the upcoming events for our division over the next few months. Thanks to our enhanced coordination, we are now reaching sectors that were previously inaccessible to us.

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High-Accuracy ADC Solutions for Space-Grade and New Space Systems
 

 

Discover Renesas' cutting-edge radiation-hardened ADCs for space-grade systems—performance and reliability where it matters most.

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