Mobis starts construction of new EV battery plant in Spain
April 25, 2024
Auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis is starting the construction of a new plant in Spain. The new electric vehicle battery system plant will serve as a dedicated facility supplying Volkswagen.
Infosys to acquire German automotive engineering firm
April 22, 2024
India's Infosys has reached an agreement to purchase in-tech, a provider of engineering R&D services to the automotive, rail and smart industry sectors.
Averna acquires automated test solutions provider ELCOM
April 10, 2024
Averna, a test & quality solutions provider, announces the acquisition of ELCOM, a. s. and its subsidiaries. ELCOM is a player in test & measurement, power engineering and industrial automation.
Neways expands with new manufacturing facility in Malaysia
April 04, 2024
EMS provider Neways continues its expansion with the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in Klang (Selangor), Malaysia.
New Hi-tech equipment boosts Escatec's MOEMS production
February 28, 2024
EMS provider Escatec has significantly expanded the micro-opto-electro-mechanical-systems (MOEMS) capability at its Swiss facility with the recent commissioning of a Delvotec M17S automated wire bonder.
Taiwanese firms target Czech Republic for chip production
February 02, 2024
Business groups from Taiwan and the Czech Republic have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore semiconductor manufacturing in the region.
Vitesco to start operations at €188 million Czech plant
January 30, 2024
The manufacturer of drive technologies and electrification solutions is set to start operations at its 38,000 square metre new manufacturing and automated logistics centre in Ostrava-Hrušov by year's end.
SiC and its impact on Europe
December 11, 2023
There is no denying that SiC will play a pivotal role in the semiconductor landscape in the future and the power device market specifically.
ESCATEC names new Chief Executive Officer
November 29, 2023
Charles-Alexandre Albin, after many years across numerous roles within the organisation, will take the helm as the CEO of the ESCATEC Group, effective 31st March 2024.
ABB secures €500 million EIB loan for electrification R&D
November 22, 2023
ABB and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have signed a EUR 500 million financing agreement to support ABB’s research and development in its Electrification business area.
Molex boost European manufacturing with new Polish campus
November 09, 2023
connectivity solutions provider Molex is launching a major expansion of its global manufacturing footprint with the opening of a new campus in Katowice, Poland.
Mouser opens new customer service centre in Lithuania
October 24, 2023
Mouser Electronics is opening a new European Customer Service Centre in Lithuania. Situated within the capital city of Vilnius, the centre will support increasing design activity.
Server supply chain becomes fragmented
August 23, 2023
TrendForce reports that Taiwan-based server ODMs, including Quanta, Foxconn, Wistron (including Wiwynn), and Inventec, have set up production bases in countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It’s projected that by 2023, the production capacity from these regions will account for 23%, and by 2026, it will approach 50%.
Mahle sells its thermostat business
August 21, 2023
Automotive supplier Mahle plans to sell its thermostat business to the industrial and investment holding company ADMETOS.
Solar firm onsemi secures $1.95bn of future orders
July 28, 2023
onsemi has bagged USD 1.95 billion in long-term supply agreements with eight of the top 10 manufacturers of solar inverters. It says the orders make it the market's number one supplier.
Foxconn to build a new plant in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam
July 14, 2023
Vietnam is doing a very good job of selling itself as a location for manufacturing electronics. Now, Foxconn has confirmed it will open a facility there.
PEI-Genesis acquires Bel Stewart s.r.o.
June 12, 2023
PEI-Genesis announces that the company has acquired Czech Republic-based Bel Stewart s.r.o., a manufacturer and supplier of passive systems in the field of data and telecommunication interconnection technologies.
Escatec expands its production footprint with new Bulgarian site
June 07, 2023
EMS provider Escatec had been in expansion mode for several years now. And continued requests to nearshore cost-effective production in Europe have prompted the manufacturer to establish a new production facility in Bulgaria.
Hyundai Mobis starts construction of a EV dedicated battery system plant in Indonesia
June 05, 2023
The car parts specialist will invest USD 60 million into the new facility, which will supply battery systems for flagship EV models from 2024.
Carlyle to acquire optical tech specialist Meopta Optika
June 05, 2023
Global investment firm says it will help the Czech company to expand its range of target markets, international presence, sales network and operations.
onsemi mulls $2 billion expansion of SiC production
May 19, 2023
onsemi is considering a USD 2 billion investment to increase production of silicon carbide chips, which are extensively used to help expand the range of electric vehicles.
Japanese manufacturer starts construction of new factory in Poland
April 20, 2023
Japanese Daikin has recently started construction of the new factory in Poland. The EUR 300 million investment is expected to be completed by the summer of next year.
Exyte expands engineering and production capacities in Czech Republic
March 24, 2023
Exyte, a manufacturer of products for cleanrooms, is expanding its engineering and production capacities in the Czech Republic. The company sets-up new manufacturing sites in Hostomice near Bílina and in Žatec.
KATEK aims to become European market leader for wallboxes
March 23, 2023
EMS provider KATEK has signed a framework agreement for more than one million ghostONE wallboxes. This is KATEK's third major order for ghostONE – which all lay the foundation for an ambitious goal.
Five acquisitions in one year – ICAPE is on the move
December 08, 2022
French PCB supplier ICAPE has been expanding throughout 2022. So much so that the company is no longer “just” a supplier, but also a manufacturer – in Europe – following its latest acquisition.
ICAPE acquires Swedish PCB manufacturer MMAB Group
December 06, 2022
French PCB supplier ICAPE Group is acquiring 100% of the shares in MMAB Group, one of only two Swedish PCB manufacturers left in the country.
EU Chips Act: Are we one step closer to actual funding?
December 05, 2022
The EU Chips Act addresses the current shortage of semiconductors in Europe. With the Chips Act, the EU aims to double its global market share in semiconductors from 10% to at least 20% by 2030 in order to ensure the EU's future technological sovereignty.
SEMI applauds progress on EU Chips Act – urges swift start of negotiations
December 02, 2022
Industry association SEMI applauded the progress on the European Chips Act by the European Council, expressing strong support for the swift start of the negotiations in 2023.
Europe’s battery boom – charging a market
November 24, 2022
"The future is electric", a statement that’s been getting more and more meat on its bones over the last couple of years. An increasing number of automotive companies are transitioning to electronic electric drive.
EU agree to foot €2.4 billion for satellite internet system
November 21, 2022
The Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on a regulation establishing the EU's secure connectivity programme for the period 2023-2027.
Hanzas adds PCBA to China offering
October 10, 2022
As previously reported by Evertiq, Hanza opened new factory premises in Poland, the Czech Republic and China during September. Roughly 6,000 square meters of factory space was been added between the three locations, but how does the split look?
Swedish EMS company expands – opens three new premises
October 03, 2022
HANZA continues to grow. New factory premises in Poland, the Czech Republic and China were opened during September.
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