U.S. technology firm Orbit/RF Inc. and French technology firm SATIMO have entered into an agreement that will allow the firms to merge their technological efforts to serve a growing number of international customers. Both Orbit/RF and SATIMO provide antenna and electromagnetic measurement technology. SATIMO plans to use a “cross-fertilization” of SATIMO and Orbit/RF technologies to create a wider market offering in electromagnetic test and measurement. A key synergy of the proposed alliance is the combination of SATIMO’s high speed electronic probe array technology with Orbit/RF’s precision electromechanical systems. Specifically, French firm SATIMO will purchase a majority stake in Orbit/RF from its parent company Orbit Altchut Technologies Ltd. of Israel. The proposed deal is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval. View the original press release on the Orbit/RF website.As projects and challenges grow more complex, we hear more about networks, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. What’s been your experience with these arrangements? What are the pros and cons? Post your comments at the Testing Community Forums.
EM Measurement Technology Firms Team to Create Global Presence
