Confidee's answer to shortages: full transparency and the freedom to cancel orders July 30, 2026 As material shortages push lead times for advanced printed circuit boards towards 2028, four-year-old PCB supplier Confidee has built its strategy around the opposite of locking customers into rigid commitments: complete transparency and a clear policy allowing customers to cancel or rebalance production without damaging the relationship. That is according to board member Didrik Bech.
AI data centres are consuming PCBs – Chinese lead times stretch to 2028 July 28, 2026 In an interview with Evertiq, Didrik Bech, board member of PCB supplier Confidee, described how the AI infrastructure boom is creating an unprecedented demand for materials, resulting in supply shortages that could reshape market conditions across several European industries.
Europe's PCB comeback is colliding with a supply chain that isn't ready July 13, 2026 Europe's printed circuit board industry is having a moment. Defence spending is up, AI is driving demand, and policymakers are finally talking about electronics as strategic infrastructure. But as I discovered in a recent EMS@C-Level conversation with Vytautas Ilgunas, Chief Commercial Officer at TLT PCB, and Raymond Goh, Chief Operating Officer at Confidee, the comeback is running headfirst into a supply chain that we spent the last two decades hollowing out. The demand is real. The capacity to serve it, particularly in materials, is not.
Global PCB material supply tightening: What the market is experiencing today May 27, 2026 The global raw material supply continues to pressure the electronic industry and not least the PCB manufacturing sector. What initially affected a narrow range of high-frequency materials has now evolved into a broader scope, impacting both advanced laminates and standard FR-4 materials.
Global shortage of glass fiber cloth continues March 04, 2026 The global shortage of glass fiber cloth is continuing to drive significant constraints in PCB laminate availability.
Confidee targets expansion in Sweden January 13, 2026 PCB supplier Confidee, focusing on data security and compliance in supply chains, is looking toward an expansive 2026 following a successful 2025.
Confidee strengthens team with two new hires amid growth January 09, 2026 Confidee has expanded its team with two new appointments as the company continues its transition from start-up to scale-up. Patryk Fedorowicz joins as Operations & Quality Specialist, while Rita Nebihi takes on the role of Senior Accountant.
Through the noise: conversations that stuck with me in 2025 December 23, 2025 Looking back at 2025, a few conversations really stood out – the kind that cut through all the noise and made me stop and think about where Europe’s electronics and manufacturing industry is headed.
Defence electronics in 2025: Key developments followed by the Evertiq audience December 22, 2025 Defence electronics has become one of the fastest-growing segments of Europe’s technology landscape. Rising military budgets, new procurement cycles, digitalisation of battlefield systems and the need for resilient supply chains are transforming the electronics industry into a strategic pillar of national security. Reading patterns on Evertiq clearly show that the audience is most interested in topics related to industrial collaboration, AI in defence, robotics, component manufacturing, sourcing, and critical materials.
How companies can navigate tariff uncertainties April 29, 2025 Businesses are facing increasing challenges as shifting trade policies and tariffs impact global supply chains and costs. According to Confidee, a compliance solutions provider for the PCB industry, companies must adopt more agile sourcing strategies to manage the uncertainty.
“We’re in the last minutes to rebuild PCB manufacturing in Europe” April 24, 2025 Confidee, a PCB compliance and supply partner focused on high-reliability and defence sectors, experienced a strong 2024 despite a declining market. Speaking at the Evertiq Expo in Tampere, Terho Koivisto of Confidee reflected on the year as one of growth and opportunity for the company.
Confidee secures contract with Nordic defence player April 14, 2025 Norwegian PCB sourcing and compliance partner Confidee has secured a strategic contract valued at NOK 5.5 million an unnamed Nordic defence actor.
Ensuring PCB compliance: Alexandre Buia shares key advice at Evertiq Expo April 14, 2025 During this year Evertiq Expo in Sophia Antipolis, Alexandre Buia, Sales Director France at Confidee, delivered a presentation on the importance of compliance in printed circuit board (PCB) development.
Confidee sees growth in the Danish space industry March 19, 2025 Over the past year, PCB sourcing partner Confidee, has seen significant growth in the Danish space industry, expanding both its project portfolio and customer base.
Evertiq Expo returns to Sophia Antipolis and sets new record February 10, 2025 On February 5, Evertiq Expo Sophia Antipolis reached new heights, setting a visitor record as Evertiq brought its Expo concept to the French Riviera for the second time.
Innovations, sustainability, and edge AI at Evertiq Expo Sophia Antipolis February 04, 2025 Evertiq Expo is set to return to Sophia Antipolis on February 6, 2025, at the Mouratoglou Resort & Hotel. Established in 2024, this premier event has quickly become a cornerstone for professionals in the electronics industry, particularly those involved in design and purchasing. Attendees can look forward to a comprehensive program featuring insightful presentations from industry leaders, covering key topics shaping the future of the sector.
Selecting the right materials for your PCB and ensuring the supply chain is compliant February 04, 2025 PCBs are the foundation of electronic devices, playing a vital role in their functionality. Selecting the right materials is a critical aspect of the design process, directly impacting performance, compliance, and product longevity. In today's world, ensuring a compliant supply chain is more important than ever—and the first step is as simple as asking the right questions.
What has happened since China cut the export tax rebate? January 17, 2025 In December last year, China implemented a significant change to its export rebate system, a significant shift in global trade dynamics.
Confidee strengthens information security and compliance December 04, 2024 PCB regulatory technology company Confidee has recently achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification.
Confidee approved by Terma A/S February 28, 2024 PCB supplier Confidee has made its way into Danish Termas list of approved suppliers.
Confidee expands its team to capture growth opportunities February 13, 2024 Due to a substantial surge in demand across Asia, the Confidee Sales Team has undergone an expansion. The team of PCB experts now including a dedicated Sales Manager for the Asia region.
Evertiq Expo Sophia Antipolis is just around the corner February 07, 2024 Time is drawing close for Evertiq's first-ever Expo on the French Riviera. Evertiq has paid close attention to the ongoing developments in the market and the world at large and organised a program that reflects just that.
Making the right materials choices for your PCB January 23, 2024 PCBs are the backbone of electronic devices, providing the foundation for nearly every electronic product you encounter regularly. Consequently, choosing the right materials for PCBs is a critical step in the design process that will directly impact the performance, reliability, and longevity of the end product.
Finland's electronics industry is more than just ICT November 30, 2023 Finland has previously been referred to as the world’s telecommunications test laboratory. With the history of Nokia and the rich ICT sector, it’s often believed that this is what the Finnish electronics industry has to offer – but it is actually so much more.
Choosing the right material combo for your PCB November 24, 2023 PCBs are the backbone of electronic devices, serving as the foundation for more or less every electronic product you interact with on a daily basis. Therefore, the selection of materials for PCBs is a critical aspect of the design process, directly impacting the performance, reliability, and longevity of the end product.
Confidee achieve AS9120 certification September 15, 2023 “We are extremely proud to announce that we are AS9120 and ISO9001 certified. This is an important milestone for us and a game changer,” says COO Raymond Goh.
Confidee's Craig Haywood approved as EASA Part 21 Subpart G Auditor August 14, 2023 PCB supplier Confidee announces that Craig Haywood has successfully completed the EASA Part 21 Subpart G Production Organisation Approval conducted by the UK Civil Aviation Authorities.
Confidee, adds additional expertise to its team August 10, 2023 PCB supplier Confidee continues on its growth journey and adds additional expertise to enhancing its operations and accounting, respectively.
Terho Koivisto joins CONFIDEE June 15, 2023 Terho Koivisto takes on the role as Sales Manager Finland at Europe's youngest PCB player CONFIDEE.
CONFIDEE expands its presence in Germany June 05, 2023 Europe's youngest PCB player is expanding its presence in continental Europe with the appointment of Patrick Sandberg as Sales Manager Germany.
CONFIDEE continues to expands its presence April 25, 2023 Europes youngest PCB player continues to expand its presence. This time the company has decided to set up shop in Italy, appointing Andrea Queirolo as Sales Manager Italy.
Craig Haywood to CONFIDEE March 20, 2023 Another familiar Elmatica name has joined CONFIDEE as Craig Haywood steps into the role of Operations Manager.