Sponsored content by Würth Elektronik eisos Efficient thermal management for electronic components Effective thermal management is essential to ensure the reliability and longevity of electronic systems. Würth Elektronik provides advanced thermal interface materials - gap fillers and heat spreaders - that enhance heat transfer and support stable system performance.
Seven defence technologies driving electronics demand in 2025 December 17, 2025 During this year’s Evertiq Expo in Kraków, the topic of defense electronics filled the conference room to capacity. The top list of defense companies I presented turned out to be only a starting point for conversations that continued long after the session had ended. Behind each of these manufacturers stand dozens of electronics suppliers: semiconductor producers, PCB and RF module manufacturers, and specialized EMS companies. So I asked myself a simple question: which defense technologies drove electronics demand most strongly in 2025? Let’s look at them from the industry’s point of view rather than from a catalogue of weapon systems.
Scanfil and Stäubli Robotics form strategic partnership September 19, 2025 EMS provider Scanfil has entered into a strategic partnership with Stäubli. Leveraging its manufacturing expertise, Scanfil will produce controllers designed for Stäubli’s 4-axis robots at its Suzhou factory.
Cicor completes acquisition of Spanish company MADES August 04, 2025 MADES employs around 100 people and generated sales of approximately EUR 29 million in the 2024 financial year. The company focuses on electronics solutions for the A&D market, which accounts for the majority of its revenue.
Indian solar startup Aerem secures $11M in Series A funding April 07, 2025 The round was led by Japan-based venture firm UTEC with participation from British International Investment, SE Ventures, and Riverwalk Holdings. Aerem’s existing investors Blume Ventures and Avaana Capital also participated.
Ecofy secures $12.5 million to enhance EV, solar adoption March 28, 2025 Ecofy plans to finance over 1 million electric vehicles and more than 1.5 GW of rooftop solar in India within the next 6-7 years.
Libra Industries expands precision machining capabilities in Dayton January 29, 2025 Libra Industries has expanded its machining capabilities at its corporate headquarters in Dayton, Ohio, with new equipment aimed at increasing precision and efficiency.
Laser Photonics advances PCB marking technology R&D December 11, 2024 Industrial laser systems developer Laser Photonics Corporation, and its recently acquired subsidiary Control Micro Systems (CMS), are expanding their PCB Marking technology development program targeting the semiconductor and electronics market.
Z-AXIS upgrades operations with new Mycronic machines October 24, 2024 Z-AXIS, a provider of electronic design and manufacturing services, says it's the first company on the US East Coast to install Mycronic MYPro series A40DX pick-and-place machines.
Rochester accelerates lifecycle support with NXP May 22, 2024 When technology undergoes rapid advancements, managing a consistent and long-term supply chain can be a challenge. to address this issue, NXP has partnered with Rochester Electronics for continued customer support on active and obsolete devices.
Cicor completes the acquisition of TT Electronics IoT Solutions April 04, 2024 EMS provider, the Cicor Group has completed the acquisition of TT Electronics IoT Solutions Ltd. with three production sites in the UK and China.
Cicor acquires business units from TT Electronics March 05, 2024 Cicor has signed an agreement to acquire TT Electronics IoT Solutions Ltd, with three production sites in the UK and China, from TT Electronics for GBP 20.8 million.
Adeon receives massive order for Teltonika's new PCB factory November 13, 2023 Adeon Technologies, a Dutch distributor of equipment for the European PCB industry, has received multiple purchase orders from Teltonika to supply the company with numerous types of equipment for their new PCB manufacturing plant in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Sponsored content by Seica Visit us at Productronica Accelerating innovation has always been a touchstone of Seica’s approach to providing solutions to the electronics industry, so visitors to Seica’s booth at Productronica 2023 will see full alignment with this year’s theme in the latest, leading-edge, completely automated test solutions on display in Booth A1-445 as well as the fully automated selective soldering and optical inspection solutions on show at the Seica Automation Booth A3-335.
Axis breaks ground on seven-story building in Sweden September 26, 2023 Swedish manufacturer of network cameras, access control, and network audio devices, Axis, has officially broke ground on Opera, the new seven-story Axis office and logistics building in Lund, Sweden.
Ilfa invests in new Schmoll drilling and milling machine April 25, 2023 German PCB manufacturer Ilfa has upgraded its machine park, adding new drilling and milling technology to its manufacturing operation.
Phillips opens its latest expansion in Mexico March 27, 2023 The company's new 500,000-square-foot facility in Arteaga, Mexico, will produce Phillips Industries and Phillips Connect products for its North American customers.
Incap invests in new Mirtec 3D AOI system from Bentec February 06, 2023 Incap Electronics UK Ltd. has purchased a Mirtec MV-3XL OMNI with increased maximum PCB load size, angled cameras and Z-axis via Bentec Ltd.
Foldable smartphones will drive up market value for hinges January 16, 2023 Annual global shipments of foldable smartphones are projected to climb from around 12.8 million units for 2022 to around 18.5 million units for 2023, says TrendForce in its latest report on the market for OLED displays.
New advanced 6-axis IMU with embedded sensor fusion and AI December 02, 2022 ST has introduced LSM6DSV16X, the flagship 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) embedding ST’s Sensor Fusion Low Power (SFLP) technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and adaptive-self-configuration (ASC) for superior power optimization.
Sponsored content by Cicor Management AG Quality and reliability in EMS business Cicor site Bedford (Axis Electronics Ltd.) pursuit to achieve perfection for its customers
Cicor receives €30.8 million multi-year contract August 10, 2022 Swiss EMS provider Cicor Group has been awarded with a major multi-year follow-up business for a total value of around CHF 30 million (EUR 30.8 million) by an unnamed European manufacturer of specialised aircraft solutions.
Southwest now represents VJ Electronix June 22, 2022 Southwest Systems Technology, Inc., announces that it now represents VJ Electronix, Inc. X-ray inspection systems in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
Cicor expects around 30% growth in 1H22 June 16, 2022 EMS provider Cicor Group says that it expects a sales growth of around 30% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 as a result of acquisitions made and the successful management of challenges in the current difficult business environment.
Sponsored content by Rehm Thermal Systems GmbH Automated, reliable and traceable bonding and casting Cost pressures are also constantly growing in medical technology. As a result, small batch series in particular, which, in the past, were often still produced manually, are now also produced by a fully automated process. This has a whole host of advantages: These include the reduced cycle time, increased process reliability thanks to eliminating manual intervention and assured traceability of all process-relevant parameters. Rehm Thermal Systems produces high-end soldering systems for electronics manufacturing, and also very flexible dispensing systems which can be individually adapted to customer requirements.
Cicor closes acquisition of Axis Electronics December 01, 2021 Cicor Group announces today that the acquisition of all shares of the UK-based Axis Electronics has been successfully closed.
Saki Corporation to unveil next generation inspection solution upgrades at productronica 2021 November 17, 2021 Saki Corporation, an innovator in the field of automated optical and X-ray inspection equipment, will be exhibiting at productronica 2021 in Munich, Germany.
Cicor acquires British contract manufacturer November 11, 2021 Swiss EMS provider, Cicor Group, announces that it has acquired 100% of the shares of the UK-based Axis Electronics. With this first acquisition within the group's recently announced growth strategy, Cicor strengthens its position in strategically targeted markets and expands its European footprint with a site in the UK.
Voltage Conversion in Four Quadrants October 22, 2021 Question: What is a four-quadrant power supply?
Sponsored content by Würth Elektronik eiSos Versatile motion sensor by Würth Elektronik With its integrated temperature sensor, the WSEN-ITDS directly outputs calibrated and temperature-compensated data. The tiny 3-axis acceleration sensor can easily be deployed in a wide range of applications.
Sponsored content by SAKI Next-Generation AOI with Advanced Z-Axis Control Discover how for even the most demanding high-end manufacturing requirements you can achieve the most effective, safe and reliable automated in-line 3D X-ray inspection that delivers clear and detailed images, ensures fast response time and lowers the cost of human intervention and maintenance.
Mekoprint invests in its mechanics division August 06, 2021 Following a period, very much affected by the pandemic, with large fluctuations in demand, Danish Mekoprint is experiencing strong growth across industries and product areas. To ensure capacity and increased competitiveness, the Mekoprint division Mechanics alone, is investing more than 7 MEUR in a building expansion and additional machine capabilities and capacity.