HTV Alter Technology's Klaudia Cyzio on component shortages and grey market November 13, 2026 Growing demand driven by advances in artificial intelligence is exacerbating problems with the availability of electronic components. Manufacturers are increasingly having to source components outside official distribution channels, raising the risk of buying counterfeit products or parts that are unsuitable for assembly. Klaudia Cyzio from HTV Alter Technology discussed these industry challenges in an interview conducted during Evertiq Expo 2026 in Warsaw.
Jensen Huang resigns as Nvidia CEO November 12, 2026 Jensen Huang has resigned as president and CEO of Nvidia, effective immediately. CFO Colette Kress takes over as interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent successor.
High DRAM prices push smartphone makers towards reballed memory November 11, 2026 Rising contract prices for mobile DRAM are leading more smartphone brands to use reballed memory in their cheapest models. According to TrendForce, reballed memory will account for about 3–4% of the smartphone market in 2026, and could reach 7–9% in 2027.
Infineon expects more than 20% growth as data centre power nears €4 billion November 11, 2026 Infineon expects revenue of about EUR 20 billion in fiscal 2027, which runs from October 2026 to September 2027. That would be an increase of more than 20%, driven by data centres, power infrastructure and software-defined vehicles. Revenue from power supplies for data centres alone is projected to reach close to EUR 4 billion.
Gabor Sirom on Empa Electronics' strategy: R&D, expansion and acquisitions November 10, 2026 Empa Electronics reported a 26% increase in revenue in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier. The Turkish company plans to sustain its growth through R&D investment, geographical expansion and acquisitions of technology companies. Speaking to Evertiq at Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2026, Gabor Sirom of Empa Electronics discussed the company's strategy, the state of Turkey's electronics industry and the outlook for the wider market.
Infineon processes first 300 mm SiC wafers into working power devices November 10, 2026 Infineon has processed 300 mm silicon carbide (SiC) wafers into functional power devices at its fab in Villach, Austria, using existing silicon manufacturing equipment. The company says it’s the first to do so in a full-scale semiconductor fab.
Ericsson moves mmWave radio production from Texas to Estonia November 09, 2026 Ericsson has stopped making millimetre wave (mmWave) radios at its 5G factory in Lewisville, Texas, and moved the production to its manufacturing site in Estonia, Light Reading reports. The radios were the first products made at the US plant when it opened in 2020.
onsemi scraps $2 billion SiC expansion in the Czech Republic November 09, 2026 onsemi will not go ahead with the planned expansion of its site in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, which would have added end-to-end silicon carbide (SiC) production in the Czech Republic. The company and the Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade have agreed to conclude the project, which was announced in June 2024 as an investment of up to USD 2 billion.
Fideltronik starts construction of new production hall November 06, 2026 Polish EMS provider Fideltronik is building a new production hall at its headquarters in Sucha Beskidzka. The 7,500 square metre hall will have room for six additional SMT lines.
Two dead after Panasonic CCL plant fire that may hit AI server supply November 06, 2026 Two employees who had been missing since Wednesday’s fire at a Panasonic factory in Hsinchu County, Taiwan, have been confirmed dead, and five others were injured. The plant makes MEGTRON laminates for high-speed PCBs, and the fire could affect around 4% of global supply of high-end copper-clad laminate (CCL).
Nexperia sues Wingtech for $2 billion in damages November 05, 2026 Nexperia has taken legal action in the Netherlands against its Chinese parent Wingtech, Nexperia China and its former CEO, Zhang Xuezheng, seeking damages it currently estimates at USD 2 billion. At the same time, a Dutch court has granted Nexperia an injunction protecting its intellectual property rights in the EU.
Global growth, European stagnation: Dieter G. Weiss on the state of the EMS industry November 05, 2026 The global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market continues to grow at a strong pace, but Europe is still lagging behind other regions of the world. During Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2026, Dieter G. Weiss from market research firm in4ma spoke to our editorial team about the state of the industry, supply chain challenges and the outlook for European electronics manufacturers.
China blocks SoftBank’s acquisition of ABB’s robotics business in China November 05, 2026 China has blocked SoftBank Group’s acquisition of ABB’s robotics business in the country. The ruling is a setback for the USD 5.375 billion deal, which ABB and SoftBank agreed in October last year.
ASMPT keeps SMT business following strategic review November 05, 2026 ASMPT has decided to keep its SMT Solutions segment, ending the review of strategic options it began in January. The company now expects the business, which includes the Siplace placement platform and DEK printers, to double its revenue by 2027 on the back of demand from AI infrastructure.
European EMS market through the eyes of Riku Hynninen November 04, 2026 Strong M&A activity, the expansion of the defence and aerospace sectors, and component availability issues are the three key trends that Riku Hynninen believes will shape the European EMS market. During Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2026, the Finnish expert gave an interview in which he discussed the main findings of his analysis of the financial performance of the European EMS sector. He also outlined the challenges electronics manufacturers should prepare for in the coming years.
Unimicron Germany enters voluntary liquidation November 03, 2026 Unimicron Germany in Geldern was dissolved on 1 November and is being wound down through voluntary liquidation. The company cites ongoing losses and a persistently difficult market, and says it is not an insolvency.
Europe wants European PCBs – the question is who commits first November 03, 2026 Europe says it wants its PCB industry back. But when Vytautas Ilgūnas, CCO of TLT PCB, asks whether customers actually mean it, industry veteran Gene H. Weiner’s answer is blunt: “They say yes, but behave no.” Ilgūnas himself sees a European market that has started to move – though not everywhere at the same speed.
Inission completes acquisition of Bavaria Digital Technik November 03, 2026 Inission has completed its acquisition of German EMS provider Bavaria Digital Technik (BDT) in Pfronten. The deal covers all shares in BDT and gives the Swedish EMS provider its first factory in Germany.
Norautron and Fideltronik join forces, creating €750 million EMS group October 30, 2026 Norwegian EMS provider Norautron has signed an agreement to acquire Poland’s Fideltronik from the Stardust Family Foundation. The deal is set to reshuffle the European EMS rankings, as the combined group will have revenues of about EUR 750 million and some 3,500 employees.
Fire at Rheinmetall construction site. Police suspect arson October 30, 2026 Three construction vehicles have been destroyed by fire at the site of Rheinmetall’s planned logistics centre and drone testing facility in Calden, central Germany. Police suspect arson and are investigating whether the fire was politically motivated.
Unimicron plans to close German PCB plant October 29, 2026 Taiwanese PCB maker Unimicron plans to dissolve Unimicron Germany, its PCB plant in Geldern, to reduce operating costs. The group is injecting up to EUR 35 million into the company to complete existing orders, cover severance payments and pay for the liquidation.
In pictures: A look back at Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2026 October 28, 2026 On 22 October, the electronics industry gathered once again in Poland's modern and vibrant capital, bringing another Evertiq Expo season to a close.
Scanfil grows 32% as aerospace and defence revenue triples October 27, 2026 Scanfil grew its third-quarter revenue by 32% to EUR 252.2 million. Acquisitions accounted for 21% of the increase, while organic growth accelerated to 8.5%. Aerospace and defence was the fastest-growing customer segment, with revenue more than tripling to EUR 30.9 million.
Infineon to invest €1.1 billion in 300mm GaN production in Villach October 27, 2026 Infineon will invest around EUR 1.1 billion by 2034 to set up high-volume production of gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors on 300mm wafers at its site in Villach, Austria. According to the company, it will be the first high-volume GaN fab of its kind in the world, with production scheduled to start by the end of 2027.
Ventec opens first Southeast Asian plant in Thailand October 26, 2026 PCB materials supplier Ventec International Group has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Thailand, its first production site in Southeast Asia. At the same time, the company is investing USD 50 million in expanding its operations in Kunshan, eastern China.
ICEYE and Nokia to explore sovereign satellite communications for Ukraine October 26, 2026 ICEYE and Nokia have signed a letter of intent with Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence to explore cooperation on satellite communications. The aim is to give Ukraine satellite communications that it controls itself.
Nexperia says requests for China financial data met no substantive response October 26, 2026 Nexperia says it has provided extensive information to Wingtech and its auditor for the preparation of Wingtech’s 2025 annual accounts, but has received no substantive response to its own requests for financial information about Nexperia’s Chinese subsidiaries.
Record exhibitor count at Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2026 October 23, 2026 On Thursday, 22 October, the electronics industry gathered at PGE Narodowy Stadium for the twelfth edition of Evertiq Expo Warsaw. The event has always been known for its international character, but this year it felt, more than ever, like the capital of Europe’s electronics industry.
Evertiq Expo Warsaw: Top 10 chip companies took two-thirds of a record market October 22, 2026 The ten largest semiconductor suppliers grew their revenue by more than 30% in 2025, almost three times as fast as the rest of the industry. According to Omdia data presented at Evertiq Expo Warsaw on October 22, they now account for nearly 68% of a market worth USD 831 billion.
Kitron’s growth broadens beyond defence October 22, 2026 Kitron grew its third-quarter revenue by 59% to EUR 266.8 million. Defence and aerospace still led the increase, but the other market sectors also grew, with electrification standing out in particular.
Nvidia and Samsung Electro-Mechanics co-invest in ABF substrate capacity October 22, 2026 Nvidia and Samsung Electro-Mechanics will jointly invest in dedicated ABF substrate production lines in South Korea, under a multi-year agreement that makes the Korean company a supplier of package substrates for Nvidia's AI processors and networking switches.
Evertiq Expo Warsaw 2026 opens its doors tomorrow October 21, 2026 The 12th edition of Evertiq Expo Warsaw will take place on Thursday, 22 October, at PGE Narodowy. This year's event will bring together a record 180 exhibitors, up from 167 last year. Visitors will also have the opportunity to attend presentations addressing key challenges and trends in the electronics industry.