Incap grows revenue but margins tightens in Q1 April 30, 2026 Finnish EMS provider Incap reported revenue growth of 7.3% in the first quarter of 2026, but profitability fell sharply as component availability issues, foreign exchange headwinds, and acquisition-related costs weighed on the result.
Growth surge masks structural strain in semiconductor market April 30, 2026 During Evertiq Expo Zurich on April 23, 2026, Claus Aasholm, founder of Semiconductor Business Intelligence, offered a pointed assessment of a semiconductor industry growing rapidly — but not evenly. In his keynote and a follow-up conversation, Aasholm argued that while headline figures suggest unprecedented expansion, underlying dynamics point to structural imbalances across the supply chain.
Evertiq Expo Zürich 2026 – highlights in pictures April 29, 2026 Evertiq Expo made its debut in Zürich on April 23, bringing together the Swiss electronics industry for a day of networking, insights, and focused discussions.
Assel renews ISO 13485 certification through 2029 April 29, 2026 Polish EMS provider Assel has successfully completed a recertification audit of its quality management system for medical devices. The company has obtained a renewed ISO 13485 certification, confirming that its production processes meet the requirements of the medical sector through 2029.
Omdia lifts 2026 semiconductor outlook as AI-driven memory constraints intensify April 28, 2026 Omdia has significantly raised its 2026 semiconductor revenue forecast, now projecting growth of 62.7%, citing sustained AI-driven demand and tightening supply conditions in memory markets.
Evertiq Expo Zurich debuts with strong turnout April 27, 2026 Evertiq Expo made its debut in Zurich on April 23, introducing its table-top format to the Swiss electronics industry.
Kitron to expand manufacturing capacity in Sweden April 27, 2026 EMS provider Kitron is planning to expand its manufacturing footprint in Örnsköldsvik with a new facility for its subsidiary Kitron Eltech.
Only one European company in global EMS Top 30 April 23, 2026 The global EMS/ODM industry continues to expand, but scale and growth remain unevenly distributed, with Asian players flexing their dominance while Europe lags behind, according to new research from in4ma and EMSNOW.
Evertiq Expo to launch in Vienna in 2027 April 22, 2026 Evertiq will expand its Evertiq Expo format with a first-ever event in Vienna, Austria, scheduled to take place on February 4th, 2027.
AI robot Edward Warchocki to appear at Evertiq Expo Kraków April 22, 2026 Visitors to Evertiq Expo in Kraków on May 7 will have the opportunity to meet the AI-powered robot Edward Warchocki.
Why EMC cannot be the “final step”. Design risks in defence electronics April 21, 2026 In many projects, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is still treated as a final-stage verification step. In practice, this approach increasingly leads to delays, costly redesigns and errors that are difficult to eliminate — particularly in complex defence systems. As Dominik Kowalczyk, an explosion protection specialist at Dacpol, told Evertiq, EMC analysis should cover the entire lifecycle of a project — from concept to deployment. He also pointed out where signal integrity is most often lost and why the traditional approach to EMC is no longer keeping pace with growing system complexity.
EU outlines plan to speed up defence innovation April 16, 2026 The European Commission has unveiled a new EUR 115 million funding instrument aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of disruptive defence technologies, with a strong focus on SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups across the EU.
From selective soldering to inspection: how THT processes are evolving April 16, 2026 Through-hole technology (THT) has never disappeared from electronics manufacturing. But the way it is handled continues to shift — shaped less by the process itself and more by the conditions around it.
First Evertiq Expo Zurich just around the corner – industry experts to take the stage April 15, 2026 On April 23, Zurich will host the inaugural edition of Evertiq Expo Zurich, bringing together industry professionals for a day that moves between technology, manufacturing and market realities — often without clear boundaries between them.
From rigidity to agility: modular robotics gains ground in EMS manufacturing April 14, 2026 Electronics manufacturers operating in high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) environments need more flexible automation to remain competitive, according to Piotr Owczarek of Fideltronik, Fitech and AIRob. Speaking at the Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026, he outlined how modular robotics and AI-driven systems can address the limitations of traditional automation.
Electronics under pressure: how real-world conflict is reshaping design assumptions April 14, 2026 For years, defence electronics followed a relatively stable logic. Systems were designed against defined threat models, tested in controlled environments, certified, and then deployed with the expectation that they would remain valid over time.
Gartner: Semiconductor revenue to exceed $1.3 trillion in 2026 April 13, 2026 Market research firm Gartner forecasts that global semiconductor revenue will exceed USD 1.3 trillion in 2026, representing 64% growth – the strongest growth in more than two decades – driven by continued strong demand related to AI, data centers and rising memory prices.
UAV defence moves beyond standalone systems April 09, 2026 Cities and critical infrastructure are no longer exposed only to direct, conventional threats. Increasingly, they are tested through disruptions to energy systems, communications, logistics, and command layers – often without a clearly defined frontline.
Modular robotics – key to flexibility in high-mix manufacturing April 09, 2026 During Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026, modular robotics and pragmatic automation took centre stage as Piotr Owczarek, Executive Leader in Industrial Operations & AI Innovation at Fitech and AIRob, outlined how manufacturers can better navigate the complexities of high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) production.
Limited capacity and order shifts push consumer DRAM prices higher April 08, 2026 Tightening supply conditions and ongoing product transitions are driving a sharp increase in consumer DRAM prices, according to new data from TrendForce.
Europe at a turning point for PCB base materials April 08, 2026 As performance requirements for printed circuit boards continue to rise — driven by high-speed digital as well as RF and microwave applications — the development and selection of base materials is becoming a balancing act between electrical performance, regulatory compliance and supply chain resilience. What used to be a largely engineering-driven decision is now increasingly influenced by external constraints that are harder to control and even harder to predict.
Memory market rebounds, but AI demand reshapes recovery April 02, 2026 The semiconductor market has been sending mixed signals for some time now. Headline numbers suggest a return to growth, and in some segments even a strong rebound. At the same time, when looking more closely at how this growth is distributed, it becomes increasingly difficult to describe it as broad-based or evenly shared across the industry.
Visual highlights from Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026 April 01, 2026 Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026 returned to Tampere Hall on 26 March, where this year’s edition set a new visitor record. Over the course of the day, 297 visitors joined 79 exhibiting companies for a day of networking, insights, and innovation.
When light replaces needles: Evertiq Scholarship winners 2026 April 01, 2026 At Evertiq Expo Tampere on March 26, the moment was brief but meaningful. A check was handed over, applause followed, and two students – Razib Hasan and Jingjing Yang – stood on stage, representing something much bigger than a thesis project.
Icape reports 12% revenue growth in 2025, net result impacted by asset review March 31, 2026 French PCB distributor Icape Group has reported consolidated revenue of EUR 200.3 million for the full year 2025, marking a 12% increase YoY. Organic growth, excluding currency effects, reached 5.1%, as exchange rate fluctuations – particularly a weaker US dollar – continued to weigh on performance.
Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026 sets new visitor record March 27, 2026 Evertiq Expo returned to Tampere on March 26, 2026, bringing together the electronics industry at Tampere Hall in Finland’s third-largest city. This year’s event attracted 297 visitors from 202 companies, alongside 79 exhibiting companies — setting a new attendance record and highlighting continued engagement across the regional electronics ecosystem.
Foundry set to grow 24.8%, but not all of the market is keeping pace March 27, 2026 In December, Claus Aasholm, an analyst at Semiconductor Business Intelligence, raised an uncomfortable question in Evertiq: does the traditional semiconductor cycle still exist? His argument was straightforward — AI-driven growth is pulling the market into parallel trajectories that are increasingly difficult to reconcile within a single top-line number.
Nordic EMS firms step up M&A pace with defence-driven expansion March 26, 2026 M&A activity among Nordic EMS providers accelerated in 2025, with six companies completing nine acquisitions, reflecting a clear push toward international expansion and increased exposure to high-growth sectors.
Czechoslovak Group to acquire DOMAR MS March 24, 2026 Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has reached an agreement to acquire DOMAR MS, one of Poland’s key manufacturers of cabling, wire harnesses and electrical components used in, among others, military systems. The transaction is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks, subject to the required regulatory approvals.
Reliability, automation and EMS strategy take centre stage in Tampere March 24, 2026 Evertiq Expo Tampere returns on 26 March 2026, bringing together Finland’s electronics community for a day focused on semiconductor reliability, advanced manufacturing, automation strategies, and the evolving business landscape of the European EMS industry.
Evertiq Expo returns to Lund 2026 March 19, 2026 On May 21, 2026, Evertiq Expo makes its long-awaited return to Lund, reconnecting with the city where it all began. Now in its 15th year, Evertiq Expo will be held at Sparbanken Skåne Arena, bringing together companies, researchers, and professionals from Sweden’s electronics and technology sectors.
Hensoldt to recruit from Aumovio amid global R&D cuts March 19, 2026 German defence electronics company Hensoldt and technology firm Aumovio have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at facilitating job-to-job transitions for employees affected by restructuring, the companies state in a press release.