Keenfinity EMS secures ISO 13485 certification in Portugal March 03, 2026 Keenfinity EMS has obtained ISO 13485:2016 certification for its electronics manufacturing plant in Ovar, Portugal. The certification, announced on 2 March 2026, covers the design and manufacture of electronic systems for medical devices, including control units, power supply units and human–machine interfaces.
Samji selects MaxLinear’s Sierra single-chip radio for Macro O-RU March 02, 2026 By reducing radio power consumption and thermal management requirements while meeting spectral emissions targets with margin, Sierra enables a smaller and lighter radio design that simplifies installation and lowers total cost of ownership.
Ralf Hasler joins Incap's management team March 02, 2026 Having officially closed its acquisition of Lacon Group, EMS provider Incap Group has appointed Dr Ralf Hasler as the Director of Operations, Germany and Romania, and member of Incap Group’s Management Team.
Strengthen PCB procurement in Europe – risks of Asian dependency February 27, 2026 Unilateral dependence on Asia for PCBs is a strategic risk. For six years, global geopolitics has been showing us more and more clearly that supply chains are fragile. The pandemic caused massive disruptions, semiconductor shortages led to allocations, the war in Ukraine exacerbated raw material uncertainties, and protectionist measures by the US and the deliberate isolation of Asian markets have made free global trade an illusion.
European EMS downturn continues as modest recovery eyed for 2026 February 27, 2026 At Evertiq Expo Warsaw on 23 October 2025, Mareike Haass of market research firm in4ma and Christoph Solka of the Global Electronics Association presented new data showing a European EMS industry still struggling to recover from a sharp post-pandemic correction.
Scanfil 2025 net profit reaches EUR 40.9 million February 26, 2026 Finnish EMS provider Scanfil reported a full-year 2025 turnover of EUR 797.1 million, up 2.2% from 2024. The company also completed two acquisitions – ADCO Circuits and MB Elettronica – expanding its presence in the Americas and Southern Europe.
DATA MODUL expands EMS with full assembly and supply chain services February 23, 2026 DATA MODUL is expanding its industrial product assembly services, offering end-to-end manufacturing solutions designed to increase flexibility, quality, and planning reliability, the company states in a press release.
Note receives major order from Nordic defence company February 23, 2026 Swedish EMS provider Note has received an order valued at SEK 135 million (EUR 12.6 million) from one of its long-term customers in the defence segment.
Incap completes its acquisition of Lacon Group February 20, 2026 In early December last year, Finnish EMS provider Incap Corporation signed an agreement to acquire 100% ownership of Lacon Group, an EMS company with facilities in Germany and Romania.
Kitron raises 2026 outlook after record fourth quarter February 12, 2026 EMS provider Kitron reported record revenue and operating profit for the fourth quarter, driven by strong demand from the defence and aerospace segment. An all-time high order backlog also provides strong visibility for 2026.
Marvell completes its acquisition of XConn Technologies February 11, 2026 Marvell Technology has completed its previously announced acquisition of XConn Technologies, a provider of advanced PCIe and CXL switching silicon.
Neways starts deliveries of Saab’s UTAAS systems for CV90 February 10, 2026 EMS provider Neways has begun production and delivery of critical sub-systems for Saab’s UTAAS (Universal Tank and Anti-Aircraft System) integrated sight and fire control systems, used on BAE Systems’ CV90 infantry fighting vehicles.
Scanfil invests EUR 9 million in expansion of Suzhou plant February 06, 2026 Finnish EMS provider Scanfil is investing EUR 9 million to expand its production facility in Suzhou, China.
Eurocircuits brings in Avedon Capital Partners to support next growth phase February 05, 2026 Eurocircuits has entered into a strategic partnership with private equity firm Avedon Capital Partners to support its next phase of growth in PCB and PCBA prototyping and low-volume production.
How do you follow the electronics industry without drowning in it? February 05, 2026 The electronics industry no longer moves in straight lines. One day the focus is on semiconductors and AI infrastructure, the next it shifts to export controls, defence electronics, or a materials issue that suddenly turns into a supply chain concern.
Scanfil sets 2026 outlook following two acquisitions February 04, 2026 Scanfil has issued its financial outlook for 2026 after completing the acquisitions of MB Elettronica in Italy and ADCO Circuits in the United States.
Finland’s R&D model and its role in the electronics industry February 03, 2026 In a recent analysis, Evertiq explored which countries dominate global R&D spending. Viewed through the lens of absolute investment volumes, the picture is largely shaped by the United States and China, followed by established industrial powerhouses such as Germany, Japan and France. Shifting that lens away from global heavyweights and toward a smaller, highly R&D-intensive economy reveals a different dynamic — one where the relationship between research investment and industrial capability becomes more clearly defined. Finland provides a useful case for understanding how research investment translates into industrial capability.
Zollner establishes shared service centre in India February 03, 2026 German EMS provider Zollner has announced the establishment of a Shared Service Centre in Pune, India, as part of its internationalisation strategy. The new entity will operate under the name Zollner Services India Pvt. Ltd. and is currently in the founding phase.
GCT licenses chipsets to satellite communications provider January 30, 2026 The agreement enables the integration of GCT’s 5G and 4G chipsets into the satellite provider’s user equipment, unlocking new capabilities for global, resilient, and high-bandwidth connectivity, both via satellite and terrestrial networks.
Movu Robotics, MHS Lift to advance warehouse automation January 30, 2026 Using autonomous shuttle robots within specially designed rack lanes, Movu atlas allows warehouses to minimize aisle widths while maximizing usable storage space.
Factronix sees growing interest in reclaimed components January 29, 2026 At Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2025, Factronix CEO Stefan Theil used his presentation on “Component Reclaim – a green solution for the electronic industry” to underline how recovered components are moving from a niche option to a practical supply-chain tool.
Wallbox, Eneco partner to expand EV infrastructure in Benelux January 29, 2026 Under the agreement, Wallbox will supply its commercial AC charger, eM4 Twin, as the primary hardware solution for initial Dutch deployments through Eneco eMobility’s installation network.
Aegis completes acquisition of simulation software provider Simio January 28, 2026 Aegis Software has completed the acquisition of Simio, a provider of digital twin simulation and advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software. The transaction brings together manufacturing execution and operations software with simulation-based planning and scenario modelling capabilities.
terralayr announces €192 million equity raise January 27, 2026 The funding will enable terralayr to further grow its grid-scale battery storage portfolio in Germany, while scaling the company’s LAYR flexibility-as-a-service platform.
Semifive, Sapien to advance CMOS backplane technology January 26, 2026 The two South Korean companies will advance the design and technical evaluation of CMOS backplane technology, which is a core component of micro-displays. This partnership covers both technology and business aspects.
Bechtle integrates IQM quantum computer at Heilbronn January 23, 2026 With the IQM Spark system, the German university is integrating a dedicated quantum-computing platform at its TechCampus to advance teaching, research and applied development.
Scanfil completes its acquisition of Italy’s MB Elettronica January 22, 2026 Finnish EMS provider Scanfil has completed its acquisition of Italian electronics manufacturing company MB Elettronica. The transaction was originally announced in July 2025.
Eutelsat selects MaiaSpace for LEO satellite launches January 22, 2026 With its large 3.5-meter diameter fairing, a launch mass capability of up to 4 tons in inclined orbits, and the addition as an option of the Colibri kick-stage increasing mission flexibility, MaiaSpace offers solutions for various missions.
Zollner opens ISO Class 7 cleanroom facility in Thailand January 19, 2026 German EMS provider Zollner has opened a new cleanroom facility at its Bluechips Microhouse site in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The new facility is ISO Class 7 certified and covers an area of 1,000 square metres.
Leonardo to acquire Enterprise Electronics Corporation January 19, 2026 This acquisition will enhance Leonardo’s capabilities in the meteorological business, led by Leonardo Germany, and strengthen its position as a provider of turnkey environmental system solutions based on remote sensing applications by radar, lidar or satellite.
IonQ, KISTI finalize deal to deliver 100-qubit quantum system January 16, 2026 Under the agreement, US company IonQ will deliver its next-generation Tempo 100 quantum system to support the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI’s) hybrid quantum-classical research initiatives.
LTSCT partners with Andes to boost RISC-V based chip solutions January 15, 2026 The agreement establishes a scalable framework for long-term intellectual property (IP) collaboration and innovation enabling LTSCT to accelerate the development and commercialization of RISC-V based advanced, customized semiconductor solutions for global markets.