WASHINGTON – The US Department of Energy announced up to $52.5 million for DOE’s Industrial Assessment Centers that help American manufacturers and wastewater treatment facilities improve efficiency, save money, and reduce their carbon footprint. These university-based training programs also create a pipeline for students looking to join the growing clean energy economy.

CHENNAI, INDIA – Pegatron Technology India has leased a 420,000 sq. ft. industrial facility here for an undisclosed sum, according to reports.

ISTANBUL – Oppo has begun test production at its new smartphone assembly plant here, which is currently under construction, according to reports.

TEMPE, AZ – EMD Performance Materials has a new name in the US: EMD Electronics. EMD Electronics includes semiconductor materials, semiconductor delivery systems and services, display, and surface solutions.