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Europe has long been regarded as a manufacturing powerhouse. Yet in electronics manufacturing services (EMS), the continent faces an increasingly difficult challenge: keeping pace with competitors in Asia.

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Ericsson has announced that Börje Ekholm is stepping down as President and CEO, with Per Narvinger appointed as his successor. Narvinger, currently Executive Vice President and Head of Business Area Networks, takes over on October 1, 2026.

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Swiss EMS provider Cicor is divesting its Tunisia production facility and launching an integration and productivity programme expected to deliver recurring EBITDA improvements of more than CHF 10 million annually. The programme affects approximately 220 positions, equivalent to 5% of the company's total headcount.

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Semiconductor revenue grew 27% QoQ in Q1 2026 to reach USD 319 billion – the highest quarterly growth Omdia has recorded since it began tracking the market in 2002. It marks the third consecutive quarter of double-digit growth, putting the market on track to surpass USD 700 billion in the first half of 2026.

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The fresh funds will be used to expand manufacturing infrastructure, develop India’s first indigenous multi-axis CNC controller, strengthen its software stack, support semiconductor manufacturing initiatives, and accelerate international expansion.

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The Nova Zagora project is part of a broader portfolio of energy storage projects jointly implemented by Sungrow and Sunotec in Bulgaria. Over the next two months, a total of 2.2 GWh of battery storage capacity is scheduled to be brought online.

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Upon launching, Firefly’s Elytra spacecraft will carry the drones over a 45-day transit to the Moon and enter lunar orbit before deorbiting and performing a braking maneuver to deploy the drones approximately 50 km above the Moon’s south pole.

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In order to supply SK hynix’s new packaging and testing fab “P&T7”, located in Cheongju, in the Chungcheongbuk province, Air Liquide will build and operate a state-of-the-art nitrogen production unit.

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Aerospace

The capital will drive global scaling and ramp up serial production of the Spectrum launch vehicle. Following its first launch pad in Norway, Isar Aerospace now plans to build a new launch site in Canada.

The batteries handled at the Holtum site are intended for use in electric vehicles as well as in the rapidly growing segment of BESS, including home storage and solar energy applications.

Built on Cadence’s AI-driven electronic design automation (EDA) portfolio with Nvidia Nemotron models, and secured by Nvidia OpenShell runtime, the new agentic capabilities enable customers to run dynamic simulations in automated workflows.

The French company, bringing semiconductor-grade manufacturing and industrialization to quantum computing, plans to deploy its first commercial quantum computer through the cloud by the end of 2026 under its Alloy product line.

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New capital accelerates production of advanced lunar robotics and mobility systems as the company executes on a multi-year, multi-program mission manifest.

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German company Neura Robotics is building a new category of AI infrastructure where cognitive robots continuously learn, collaborate and operate across real world environments through a shared intelligence ecosystem called the Neuraverse.

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From AI-driven production planning and advanced PCB manufacturing to supply chain resilience and Europe's industrial competitiveness, Evertiq Expo Berlin 2026 will bring together experts from across the electronics industry to discuss some of the sector's most pressing challenges. Ahead of the event on 18 June, we take a closer look at this year's conference programme.

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At Evertiq Expo Zürich, Claus Aasholm of Semiconductor Business Intelligence delivered a data-driven examination of a semiconductor industry in structural transition – and the picture looked considerably different from what most quarterly reports suggest.

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The Battery Booster Facility established by the European Commission is expected catalyse private investment, accelerate industrial deployment and strengthen Europe’s industrial competitiveness and strategic autonomy in clean technologies.

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The facility is positioned as a dedicated commercial-scale LED Chip-on-Board (CoB) packaging unit and is expected to create approximately 50 high-value engineering and manufacturing roles in Singapore over five years.

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In an internal memo published on June 10, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma outlined five realities facing the gaming company — including a stark assessment of the hardware component situation.

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GA‑ASI, a manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, is deepening its footprint in the Dutch innovation ecosystem, with new investments in technology companies through its Blue Magic Netherlands initiative.

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The Penang facility spans 60,000 square feet and houses 12 production lines, providing a monthly production capacity of upto 300,000 units. It operates as an OEM manufacturing base for industrial electronics, environmental control and electronics power modules.

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EMS provider ESCATEC has achieved ISO 13485:2016 certification at its manufacturing facility in Lutterworth, UK, enabling customers to transfer and scale medical device production across the company's global network while maintaining consistent quality and regulatory compliance.

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Finnish EMS provider Incap reports that its factory in Pennsylvania has resumed production following a brief closure caused by a storm-related power outage. The factory was shut down on Monday, June 8.

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German EMS provider Zollner Elektronik AG has commissioned a new mechanics building at its main site in Zandt, Germany, expanding production capacity and adding capabilities in defence and high-precision manufacturing.

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German fan and motor manufacturer ebm-papst has officially opened a new facility in Oradea, Romania, following an investment of approximately EUR 30 million. The site brings together production, research and development, and service functions under one roof.

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Swedish PCB supplier NCAB has published a stark supply chain outlook in May 2026, describing a market under simultaneous pressure from AI demand, geopolitical disruption and raw material shortages. The company's conclusion is direct: what the industry is experiencing now is not a temporary disruption — it is a structural reset.

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Despite increasing production complexity, many electronics manufacturers still rely on spreadsheets and manual coordination to plan their operations. Speaking to Evertiq ahead of her presentation at Evertiq Expo Berlin 2026, Mira Grünhaupt, Head of Solution Advisory at PAILOT GmbH, explains why advanced scheduling remains a challenge — and how AI-driven planning is helping factories become more flexible, responsive and competitive.

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German electronics equipment manufacturer SCHMID Group has signed a letter of intent with local authorities in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, to establish a new manufacturing campus in the Banfu Industrial Zone. The total investment is expected to be approximately EUR 11 million.

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Designed specifically for uncrewed, battery-powered systems like drones, surface and underwater vessels, ground vehicles, and humanoids, Natrion’s cells deliver nearly 80% more energy density than available Li-ion cell alternatives.

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RTX subsidiary Collins Aerospace has opened an expanded manufacturing facility in Tajęcina, Poland, following a USD 69 million investment. The 22,000 square-metre site will increase landing gear system production capacity by nearly 25% for both commercial and defence aircraft programmes.

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The funding will be used to expand OQC’s operational presence in priority markets and accelerate its roadmap toward commercially useful, fault-tolerant quantum computing.

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D-Fend Solutions’ counter-drone technology is trusted by government, public safety and enterprise organizations, with thousands of deployments across more than 30 countries and an annual revenue growth of over 50% over the last three years.

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