Flex CEO sees AI and healthcare as US manufacturing bright spots
The CEO of global electronics manufacturer Flex, Revathi Advaithi, sees the most optimism for US manufacturing in sectors tied to AI, data centres, and healthcare, while consumer electronics and automotive continue to face headwinds.
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Saab and General Atomics develop unmanned AEW system
Swedish defence and security company Saab has entered into a strategic cooperation with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems relating to the development of an Unmanned Airborne Early Warning (UAEW) solution, based on General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' unmanned aerial system MQ-9B.
Scanfil to manufacture control units for Emerson
Finnish EMS provider Scanfil has signed a new agreement with US-based technology company Emerson to produce control units for the Rosemount Tank Radar, part of Emerson’s advanced level measurement solutions.
Hanwha Qcells launches solar recycling business in US
At full capacity, Qcells’ new vertical EcoRecycle’s facility in Georgia will have the ability to recycle 250 MW of solar panels annually, repurposing materials like aluminum, glass, silver and copper.
jabil to invest $500M in US AI and cloud manufacturing expansion
US-based EMS provider Jabil plans to invest approximately USD 500 million over the coming years to expand its manufacturing capabilities in the Southeast United States. The initiative is aimed at supporting the increasing demand for infrastructure powering cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
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ABB breaks ground on new Robotics Campus in Sweden
ABB has officially broken ground on its new Robotics Campus in Västerås, Sweden – an investment of USD 280 million (approximately SEK 3.1 billion). The facility will consolidate production, R&D, customer training, and testing under one roof, and is expected to become a key European hub for robotics when completed in autumn 2027.
Earthrise secures $630 million for Illinois solar project
The 270 MWac solar project, Gibson City Solar, within Illinois’ Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) power market, is expected to achieve commercial operations in 2026.
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Trump's first onshoring win isn’t the iPhone – it's the AI server
As Nikkei Asia reports in a new investigation, the US is quietly assembling a domestic supply chain for one of the most complex machines in the world: the AI server. And while Apple has resisted political pressure to move iPhone production onshore, a host of data centre suppliers – including Foxconn, Wistron, TSMC and SK Hynix – are rapidly expanding their US footprint to serve customers like Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon.
Teltonika to triple output with four new manufacturing sites in Lithuania
Lithuanian electronics manufacturer Teltonika is significantly expanding its production footprint with the construction of four new factories, aiming to triple production by the end of 2025.
Neways deepens defense ties with BAE Systems Hägglunds
Dutch electronics manufacturing services provider Neways has signed a long-term supplier agreement with BAE Systems Hägglunds, solidifying a defence-sector partnership that spans over 15 years.
AESC starts battery production at Douai gigafactory
EV battery manufacturer Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC) has officially started production at its French gigafactory in Douai.
IDI acquires majority stake in Intersoft Electronics Group
French private equity firm IDI has acquired a majority stake in Belgium-based Intersoft Electronics Group. The deal, structured as a secondary leveraged buyout, was conducted in close cooperation with the company’s existing management team.
Visual highlights from Evertiq Expo Berlin 2025
Evertiq Expo Berlin 2025 gathered professionals from across Europe's electronics industry for a packed one-day event at the Bunsen-Saal in Adlershof. With 82 exhibiting companies and 198 visitors representing 136 different firms, the expo offered a full day of networking, insights, and innovation.
Orbic Electronics to build $110 million manufacturing hub on Long Island
Orbic Electronics Manufacturing has broken ground on a EUR 110 million advanced manufacturing facility in Hauppauge, Suffolk County. The project, which involves reshoring production operations from India and China, is expected to create over 1,000 high-tech and skilled jobs while retaining 66 existing positions.
Scania looks to save Northvolt's R&D facility
Following the bankruptcy of Northvolt, intense efforts have been underway to rescue parts of the business. On 22 May, bankruptcy administrator Mikael Kubu confirmed that there were interested parties and that negotiations were ongoing concerning various operations within the group — each at different stages of progress.
Scanfil strengthens US presence with majority stake in ADCO Circuits
Finnish EMS provider Scanfil is expanding its footprint in the US and entering the aerospace and defence market through the acquisition of a majority stake in ADCO Circuits Inc., an EMS provider based in the Greater Detroit area.
Mycronic’s Global Technologies acquires Surfx Technologies
Swedish high-tech company Mycronic's Global Technologies division has acquired Surfx Technologies, a US-headquartered provider of atmospheric plasma solutions used in advanced electronics manufacturing, including semiconductor processing and packaging.
IMI to divest Czech manufacturing operations to Keboda
Philippines-based EMS provider Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI) has signed a definitive agreement to divest its Czech Republic manufacturing subsidiary, IMI Czech Republic (IMI CZ), to Keboda Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, a unit of the Chinese automotive electronics company Keboda Technology.
Sustainability and market dynamics at Evertiq Expo Berlin 2025
As the curtains close on Evertiq Expo Berlin 2025, it’s clear the expo was a success – hosting 82 exhibiting companies and welcoming 198 visitors from 136 different companies. In total, the expo attracted a total of 387 participants exploring technology trends and discussing industry challenges.
Four-day week possible VW's Wolfsburg plant
Because Volkswagen will be restructuring its Wolfsburg plant from 2027 to make way for EV-only production, work weeks may temporarily be only four days long.
Europe’s declining PCB and EMS production threatens security
The German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI) warns that the ongoing decline in PCB and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) in Europe threatens both security and technological sovereignty.
Cicor finalises Mercury deal
Swiss EMS provider Cicor has completed its strategic supply partnership with Mercury Mission Systems International S.A., acquiring Mercury’s electronics manufacturing facility in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva.
Can Europe regain control of its industrial future?
With growing concern over the state of Europe's electronics manufacturing industry, Evertiq will host a panel discussion on June 5 during Evertiq Expo Berlin to examine the region’s strategic position and explore solutions to its ongoing industrial decline.
Meyer Burger files for insolvency for German subsidiaries
The German subsidiaries of Meyer Burger Technology AG, Meyer Burger (Industries) GmbH and Meyer Burger (Germany) GmbH, have each filed for insolvency proceedings.
Uncertainty, security and the future of electronics – highlights from Evertiq Expo Kraków 2025
This year’s edition of Evertiq Expo Kraków, held on 28 May, confirmed once again its role as a key reference point not only for the Polish but also for the European electronics industry – not only as a space for networking and business development, but above all, as a forum for meaningful discussion on the challenges and realities the sector is currently facing.
Dirk Stans on strengthening Europe’s electronics industry
Over the past few months, Dirk Stans, Managing Partner at Eurocircuits, has been a vocal advocate for strengthening Europe’s electronics industry. In a series of articles, published by Evertiq, he has addressed critical structural challenges – and proposed pragmatic, actionable reforms. At Evertiq Expo Berlin on June 5, he will bring these ideas together in a comprehensive presentation.
Kimball Electronics to open new medical manufacturing facility
Kimball Electronics says it will open a new 300,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, as part of its strategy to expand its medical contract manufacturing operations.
Reduce, reuse and recycle at Evertiq Expo: the green electronics shift
Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword in the electronics industry — it's fast becoming a core strategy that shapes how companies design, produce, and manage their business to minimise environmental impact. At its core, the solution is something most already know: the three R's — reduce, reuse, recycle. The concept may seem simple, but applying it in the world of electronics manufacturing is far more complex than it appears.
Europe’s top 20 defence companies: Who leads the arms race?
The global defence industry never sleeps. Geopolitical tensions – from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East to the arms build-up in East Asia – are fuelling record-breaking investments in military technology and production.
Trumpf Electronics opens technical centre in Malaysia
German plasma power specialist Trumpf Electronics has opened a new technical centre in Malaysia, marking its first facility in Southeast Asia
Northvolt to cease production by end of June
The bankruptcy estate of Northvolt has announced that battery cell production at the company’s Skellefteå facility will be gradually phased out, with the aim of ceasing operations entirely by June 30. The decision comes as efforts to find a buyer for Northvolt Ett AB's production remain unresolved.
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