Sponsored content by TME Transfer Multisort Elektronik INVISIBLE ARCHITECTS OF MINIATURIZATION: SMD RESISTORS IN MODERN ELECTRONICS Resistors undoubtedly belong to the most basic and essential electronic components. Every modern device contains dozens, sometimes even hundreds of such elements inside. Their task is quite simple – to limit the value of the electric current flowing in the circuit, so that other components can be precisely driven without the risk of damage.
Sponsored content by KOH YOUNG Koh Young to Showcase AI-Powered Inspection Solutions and Reveal New Platforms at IPC APEX EXPO 2026 Koh Young, the industry leader in True 3D measurement-based inspection solutions, will serve as the Premier Sponsor of IPC APEX EXPO 2026, March 16 to 19 at the Anaheim Convention Center. At Booth 1824, Koh Young will demonstrate how AI-powered inspection and software solutions help electronics manufacturers improve stability and productivity amid tighter tolerances, higher mix production, and rising quality expectations.
Nordic EMS companies punch above their weight globally March 13, 2026 The Nordic region may have a relatively small population, but it maintains a surprisingly strong presence in the global electronics manufacturing services industry.
Nexperia dispute deepens as China unit launches independent chip production March 10, 2026 A long-running dispute between Dutch semiconductor company Nexperia and its China-based subsidiary has intensified, with the Chinese entity announcing it has begun producing its own chips while tensions over operations and governance continue to escalate.
Top 100 EMS and ODM providers grow 23% in 2025 as AI infrastructure drives market March 06, 2026 The world’s largest EMS and ODM companies posted strong revenue growth in 2025, largely driven by demand for AI infrastructure and cloud data centres, according to new market data from analysts in4ma and industry publication EMSNOW.
TDK opens its fifth regional headquarters in Asia-Pacific March 05, 2026 Japanese electronics company TDK has established a new Asia-Pacific regional headquarters (APAC RHQ) in Bengaluru, India, effective 1 April 2026. The move marks the company’s fifth regional headquarters, alongside Japan, Europe, the Americas and China.
GA-ASI develops long-range weapons capabilities for MQ-9B March 02, 2026 So far, GA-ASI has performed all the performance analytics and is confident in MQ-9 B’s ability to carry long-range weapons over long distances, while providing a measure of persistence and endurance.
SCIP compliance: why data, not legislation, remains the real bottleneck February 25, 2026 Five years after the introduction of the SCIP database, many electronics manufacturers still struggle to translate legal obligations into day-to-day practice. While the rules themselves are no longer new, uncertainty persists — not so much about what the law says, but about how to comply without turning regulatory work into a permanent administrative burden.
Sony and TCL plan joint venture in home entertainment February 23, 2026 Japanese electronics manufacturer Sony and TCL Electronics Holdings Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the establishment of a joint venture in the home entertainment segment.
Applied Materials to pay $252 million over illegal exports to China February 13, 2026 Applied Materials has reached a settlement with the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) over alleged violations of export regulations. The company will pay USD 252.5 million, the second-highest penalty ever imposed by BIS.
Sungrow plans manufacturing facility in Poland February 06, 2026 Sungrow has announced plans to establish its first European manufacturing facility in Wałbrzych, in Poland’s Lower Silesia region. The company said the factory will cover 65,400 square metres and represent an investment of EUR 230 million.
Italy, France and Germany push EU towards critical minerals stockpiling February 05, 2026 Europe’s three largest economies are moving to place critical raw materials into the realm of strategic reserves, signalling that access to key industrial inputs is no longer viewed as a purely commercial matter.
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.
SK hynix to establish AI-focused subsidiary in the US February 02, 2026 SK hynix has announced plans to establish a new AI-focused subsidiary in the United States as part of its strategy to expand beyond memory manufacturing and strengthen its position in the AI data centre ecosystem.
Venezuela's minerals: huge potential, even bigger risk January 22, 2026 In the first weeks of 2026, Venezuela returned to the headlines not because it suddenly became stable, but because Washington once again began to play the country — politically and economically. On the US side, there were signals of intensified efforts aimed at shifting the balance of power in Caracas. In practice, this points to a “reset” scenario: Venezuela re-entering the investment conversation under a new framework. But setting politics aside for a moment, what could this actually mean for the electronics industry? Is Venezuela truly an Eldorado?
Sponsored content by PEDC Join the 2nd PEDC – Pan-European Electronics Design Conference on 21–22 January 2026 in Prague! The Pan-European Electronics Design Conference (PEDC) will take place on 21–22 January 2026 in Prague (www.pedc.eu). Hosted by Fachverband Elektronikdesign und fertigung e. V. (FED) and the Global Electronics Association, PEDC offers a unique, peer-reviewed forum for the electronics design community. The conference focuses on connecting the European electronics industry and the scientific community and highlights the latest developments in electronics design from “silicon to systems.” Topics will include development, design for excellence (DfX), software and tools, and electronic systems design process.
Marvell Technology to acquire XConn Technologies January 09, 2026 The acquisition expands Marvell’s switching portfolio by adding XConn’s PCIe and CXL products and augments Marvell’s Ultra Accelerator Link scale-up switch team.
Pixelworks completes sale of Shanghai semiconductor subsidiary January 07, 2026 Pixelworks has completed the previously announced sale of its Shanghai-based semiconductor subsidiary, Pixelworks Semiconductor Technology (Shanghai), to a special purpose entity led by VeriSilicon Microelectronics (Shanghai).
Echoes from Evertiq Expo 2025: A year of industry rankings December 30, 2025 Throughout 2025, each Evertiq Expo featured a Top List spotlighting the companies shaping Europe’s electronics, manufacturing, and tech sectors. From global semiconductor leaders to Europe’s top EMS providers, these rankings provide a snapshot of industry trends and market dynamics.
Six conversations that shaped electronics in 2025 December 29, 2025 Throughout 2025, Evertiq held a series of conversations with industry leaders and analysts who helped illuminate how the electronics market is evolving. Global supply chains are transitioning into a new phase, influenced by AI, reshoring, labour scarcity, national security, sustainability and a redefinition of the semiconductor cycle.
Mouser signs global distribution agreement with Telit Cinterion December 23, 2025 Among the product offerings are Telit Cinterion’s LE910Q1 and LE910R1 LTE Cat 1bis modules, developed specifically to support IoT applications, including a wide range of value-oriented applications that require reliable data speed and global coverage.
NVIDIA acquires Slurm developer SchedMD December 17, 2025 Nvidia says it has acquired SchedMD, the developer of Slurm, an open-source workload management system widely used in high-performance computing (HPC) and AI, in a move the company said is aimed at strengthening the open-source software ecosystem and supporting AI research and development.
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.
The deconstruction of a Semiconductor Cycle December 16, 2025 What can be learned from the Q3-25 results of the Semiconductor Industry?
Sponsored content by PEDC Join the 2nd PEDC – Pan-European Electronics Design Conference on 21–22 January 2026 in Prague! The Pan-European Electronics Design Conference (PEDC) will take place on 21–22 January 2026 in Prague (www.pedc.eu). Hosted by Fachverband Elektronikdesign und fertigung e. V. (FED) and the Global Electronics Association, PEDC offers a unique, peer-reviewed forum for the electronics design community. The conference focuses on connecting the European electronics industry and the scientific community and highlights the latest developments in electronics design from “silicon to systems.” Topics will include development, design for excellence (DfX), software and tools, and electronic systems design process.
Ford and SK On end US battery venture December 11, 2025 South Korea’s SK On and Ford Motor have decided to end their US battery joint venture, bringing the BlueOval SK partnership to a close. The news was first reported by Reuters, which confirmed that the companies will dissolve the joint structure and operate their respective facilities independently.
IMI sells stake in VIA Optronics in strategic divestment December 04, 2025 Filipino EMS provider Integrated Micro-Electronics (IMI) is selling its 50.32% stake in VIA Optronics Holding AG to Kronen 3140 GmbH, which will be renamed V-PTR Beteiligungs GmbH. The acquiring entity is owned by members of VIA’s management and advisory team.
The memory market isn't correcting - It's reorganising December 03, 2025 Industry analyst Claus Aasholm on why the supply-demand forces that once stabilised DRAM pricing have permanently shifted.
Sponsored content by PEI-GENESIS Webinar: From 5G to Quantum and AI: The Evolution of RF Interconnect Solutions RF interconnects sit at the heart of every high-frequency system, enabling reliable performance across industries from telecom and defense to medical and industrial applications. As technologies evolve — driven by 5G expansion, IoT, AI, and even emerging fields like quantum computing — engineers face new challenges: tighter frequency requirements, miniaturization, extreme environmental demands, and the pressure to accelerate development cycles while managing supply chain risks.
The European duo driving a greener electronics industry November 25, 2025 Stephan Theil, CEO of the German company Factronix, presented technologies and processes at Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2025 that can drastically reduce electronics manufacturing costs, carbon footprint and dependence on unstable supply chains.
Nordes: How a Polish EMS provider builds its end-to-end advantage November 21, 2025 Comprehensive services, investments in advanced technologies and a growing presence in Northern European markets are shaping the strategy of the Polish EMS provider Nordes for the coming years.
Netherlands lifts control of Nexperia after talks with China November 19, 2025 The Netherlands has suspended its extraordinary ministerial order under the Goods Availability Act concerning semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, following constructive discussions with Chinese authorities, Economic Affairs Minister Vincent Karremans announced today.