UgoWork launches US battery assembly to meet demand September 15, 2025 UgoWork’s next-gen lithium-ion batteries for Class I, II and III lift trucks for the US market will be assembled in the US from both domestic and foreign components, allowing it to remain price-competitive while complying with evolving industrial sourcing policies.
ICEYE launches ISR Cell to advance tactical space-based intelligence September 15, 2025 Unlike traditional satellite intelligence, which is optimized for strategic or operational decisions over hours or days, the ISR Cell is engineered to bring satellite intelligence to tactical timescales, delivering critical intelligence in minutes.
Fort Robotics secures additional $18.9M in Series B round September 12, 2025 This new capital will accelerate the US company’s goal of empowering machine builders and users with safe, secure, and dynamic control, particularly as autonomous systems become increasingly prevalent across global work sites.
GlobalLogic, Ericsson deploy private 5G network at Hitachi Rail factory September 12, 2025 The new infrastructure is the digital backbone of the Hagerstown plant in Maryland, US, enhancing efficiency, safety and innovation capabilities in rail manufacturing.
Nokia teams up with Kongsberg to advance defence communications September 11, 2025 Nokia and Norwegian defence technology provider, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on enhancing tactical communications solutions for the defence sector.
Videoton's Bulgarian subsidiary expands into automotive production September 11, 2025 Videoton's Bulgarian subsidiary, VEAS Bulgaria, has joined the ranks of other Videoton companies authorised to produce automotive products.
Evertiq Expo Gothenburg 2025 – A record-breaking year in pictures September 09, 2025 On September 4, the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre was filled with professionals from across the electronics industry as Evertiq Expo Gothenburg returned for another successful edition.
Servotech partners with Piwin to advance energy storage in India September 09, 2025 The partnership combines Chinese company Zhuhai Piwin New Energy’s BESS expertise with Indian firm Servotech’s manufacturing capabilities to deliver energy storage solutions tailored for India’s renewable energy ecosystem.
Record attendance at Evertiq Expo Gothenburg 2025 September 08, 2025 On September 4, Evertiq Expo Gothenburg once again brought together the Swedish electronics industry for a full day of engaging discussions, networking, and a focus on the future.
US quantum computing firm Strangeworks acquires Quantagonia September 08, 2025 The combined entity will integrate German firm Quantagonia’s expertise in mathematical optimization, HybridSolver orchestration technology and AI-powered decision-making solutions with Strangeworks’ AI and quantum infrastructure.
Spire wins $11M NOAA contract for satellite weather data September 05, 2025 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), together with NASA, the US Air Force, and the US Navy, will integrate Spire’s GNSS-RO data into their weather and space weather models, while additional US and international agencies will leverage the data to strengthen forecasts and advance climate research.
Swedish EMS declines in 2024 – top ten dominate the market September 04, 2025 The Swedish EMS market declined 3% in 2024, both in SEK and in EUR, according to data from the Global Electronics Association and market analyst firm in4ma. The ranking of Sweden’s largest EMS providers was presented on September 4 during Evertiq Expo Gothenburg as part of the keynote "EMS-Industry, we have a Problem".
Scanfil inaugurated new facility in Malaysia September 03, 2025 The Finnish EMS giant just inaugurated the expansion and modernization of its electronic and complex box-build manufacturing facility in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Evertiq Expo Gothenburg: From defence to semiconductors to the EMS industry September 03, 2025 Evertiq Expo Gothenburg returns on 4 September 2025 with a programme that spans defence, semiconductors, EMS manufacturing, sustainability, cybersecurity, and much more
Phasecraft raises $34M to advance quantum computing solutions September 03, 2025 The new funding, which brings the total raised to over USD 50 million including grant funding, will allow the company to double down on its R&D breakthroughs and expand industrial efforts, building real-world solutions for end users.
ChargePoint, Eaton launch ultrafast DC V2G chargers September 01, 2025 The integration of ChargePoint’s Express chargers with Eaton’s end-to-end electrical solutions delivers a powerful solution to overcome grid constraints, addressing the challenge of how to cost-effectively scale charging for the growing number of EVs entering service.
European EMS industry faces decline in 2025 August 27, 2025 The latest half-year survey by the Global Electronics Association and in4ma paints a bleak picture for Europe’s EMS industry. Covering 219 facilities across 177 companies – representing around 21.9% of the European EMS market – the findings confirm that the semiconductor supply chain disruptions of 2021–2022 continue to affect the industry.
Norautron invests in Horten – 30 new jobs created as part of expansion August 27, 2025 Yesterday, Evertiq reported that Norwegian EMS provider Norautron has expanded its production facilities at Horten Industrial Park, specially adapted for the defence industry. At the same time, a new agreement was signed with Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, with significant potential.
BMK expands coating capabilities with new heavy-duty line August 27, 2025 EMS provider BMK has commissioned a new heavy-duty coating line, aimed at enhancing the company's technical capabilities and efficiency in protective coating of electronic assemblies.
SK hynix begins mass production of 321-layer QLC NAND flash August 27, 2025 To maximize the cost competitiveness of its new product, SK Hynix developed a 2Tb device with double the capacity of existing solutions. To address potential performance degradation in large-capacity NAND, the number of planes was increased from 4 to 6.
Rocket Lab boosts US semiconductor and space investments August 26, 2025 US-based Rocket Lab Corporation plans to expand its domestic investments to increase semiconductor manufacturing capacity and secure the supply chain for space-grade solar cells and electro-optical sensors used in national security space missions.
Iveco sells vehicle unit to Tata, defence business to Leonardo August 25, 2025 Leonardo, an Italy-based provider of security and advanced technology systems, has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Defence for 1.7 billion euros. India’s Tata Motors is set to acquire Iveco's commercial vehicles unit for 3.8 billion euros.
Rocket Lab invests in US national security programs, chipmaking August 25, 2025 Rocket Lab’s capital investments over the next five years are expected to strengthen its market position as a satellite manufacturer, components supplier, and end-to-end mission provider for commercial and national security space missions.
Japan’s NEC Corporation develops robot control tech using AI August 25, 2025 NEC’s in-house demonstrations of this technology have confirmed that a robot’s travel time can be reduced by up to 50% when compared to conventional methods.
Cirrus Logic partners with GF to advance mixed-signal chipmaking August 25, 2025 Together, the companies are advancing the development and commercialization of next-generation BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) process technology, which allows different functions to be combined on a single chip, making devices more power efficient and compact.
Flex confirms damage to Ukrainian facility after missile strike August 22, 2025 EMS provider Flex has confirmed that its facility in Mukachevo, Ukraine, was damaged during the Russian missile strike on August 21, the company said in a press release the same day.
Russian missile hits Flex's plant in western Ukraine August 21, 2025 A Russian missile strike hit the US-owned Flex electronics factory in Mukachevo, Zakarpattia Oblast, overnight on August 21, according to Ukrainian authorities.
Amphenol to acquire Trexon in a $1 billion deal August 21, 2025 Amphenol Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Trexon for approximately USD 1 billion in cash.
IMI completes sale of Czech Republic manufacturing facility August 21, 2025 Philippines-based EMS provider Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI) has completed the sale of its 100% equity interest in Integrated Micro-Electronics Czech Republic s.r.o. to Keboda Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, a subsidiary of Chinese automotive electronics company Keboda Technology.
Sinbon Electronics opens new facility in Mexico August 21, 2025 Taiwanese electronic component design and integrated connector manufacturing solutions provider, has inaugurated its new facility in the Villa de Reyes Industrial Park, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Amber Group acquires controlling stake in Unitronics August 20, 2025 The Electronic Division of Indian Amber Group, IL JIN Electronics, has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a controlling stake in Israel-based Unitronics.
VVDN expands manufacturing footprint into the UAE August 20, 2025 VVDN Technologies, a provider of software, product engineering and electronics manufacturing services, is setting up a new manufacturing facility in the UAE as part of its global expansion strategy. The new facility is slated to be operational in four weeks.