Cybersecurity in IoT: Mandatory from August 2025
June 24, 2025
From 1 August 2025, all new radio-connected devices entering the EU market must comply with strict cybersecurity standards. What does this mean, and how can manufacturers prepare? We explored the topic at Evertiq Expo Krakow 2025.
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Claus Aasholm on the ripples and tsunamis in the chip supply chain
June 23, 2025
“This tide does not lift all boats” – Aasholm warns of structural industry shifts driven by AI, geopolitics and China’s quiet semiconductor conquest.
New research highlights radar sensor risks in harsh environments
June 17, 2025
During Evertiq Expo Malmö on 15 May 2025, Jeongmin Kang, postdoctoral researcher at Halmstad University, presented new findings on how dust and moisture can impair the performance of radar sensors in autonomous vehicles. In a follow-up interview, Kang expanded on the implications for sensor design, placement, and future research directions.
Visual highlights from Evertiq Expo Berlin 2025
June 11, 2025
Evertiq Expo Berlin 2025 gathered professionals from across Europe's electronics industry for a packed one-day event at the Bunsen-Saal in Adlershof. With 82 exhibiting companies and 198 visitors representing 136 different firms, the expo offered a full day of networking, insights, and innovation.
Sustainability and market dynamics at Evertiq Expo Berlin 2025
June 09, 2025
As the curtains close on Evertiq Expo Berlin 2025, it’s clear the expo was a success – hosting 82 exhibiting companies and welcoming 198 visitors from 136 different companies. In total, the expo attracted a total of 387 participants exploring technology trends and discussing industry challenges.
Europe's PCB landscape: 2024’s top 30 manufacturers revealed
June 05, 2025
Evertiq has previously reported on the long-term decline of the European PCB industry. Back in the 1990s, the EU accounted for around 20–30% of global production. Today, that figure stands at just 2%. But who are the champions still holding strong in the storm?
Europe’s declining PCB and EMS production threatens security
June 04, 2025
The German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI) warns that the ongoing decline in PCB and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) in Europe threatens both security and technological sovereignty.
Can Europe regain control of its industrial future?
June 03, 2025
With growing concern over the state of Europe's electronics manufacturing industry, Evertiq will host a panel discussion on June 5 during Evertiq Expo Berlin to examine the region’s strategic position and explore solutions to its ongoing industrial decline.
Repair instead of disposal – a new approach to defects in electronics manufacturing
June 03, 2025
With environmental regulations such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and other CO₂-related directives approaching implementation, electronics manufacturers are under growing pressure to rethink how they manage defective components. In this context, repair and reuse are emerging as viable alternatives to replacement and scrapping.
Factronix: reclaimed components key to greener electronics
June 02, 2025
As the electronics industry faces growing pressure to improve sustainability and resource efficiency, Germany’s Factronix is promoting component reclaim and reuse as a viable path forward.
Uncertainty, security and the future of electronics – highlights from Evertiq Expo Kraków 2025
May 30, 2025
This year’s edition of Evertiq Expo Kraków, held on 28 May, confirmed once again its role as a key reference point not only for the Polish but also for the European electronics industry – not only as a space for networking and business development, but above all, as a forum for meaningful discussion on the challenges and realities the sector is currently facing.
Dirk Stans on strengthening Europe’s electronics industry
May 30, 2025
Over the past few months, Dirk Stans, Managing Partner at Eurocircuits, has been a vocal advocate for strengthening Europe’s electronics industry. In a series of articles, published by Evertiq, he has addressed critical structural challenges – and proposed pragmatic, actionable reforms. At Evertiq Expo Berlin on June 5, he will bring these ideas together in a comprehensive presentation.
Reduce, reuse and recycle at Evertiq Expo: the green electronics shift
May 29, 2025
Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword in the electronics industry — it's fast becoming a core strategy that shapes how companies design, produce, and manage their business to minimise environmental impact. At its core, the solution is something most already know: the three R's — reduce, reuse, recycle. The concept may seem simple, but applying it in the world of electronics manufacturing is far more complex than it appears.
Europe’s top 20 defence companies: Who leads the arms race?
May 28, 2025
The global defence industry never sleeps. Geopolitical tensions – from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East to the arms build-up in East Asia – are fuelling record-breaking investments in military technology and production.
IoT and connectivity choices: not just about cost
May 27, 2025
The Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer the domain of futuristic visions — it has become a tangible, widespread element of everyday life, from smart homes and modern cities to industrial and logistics applications. At the core of this ecosystem are communication technologies that enable data exchange between devices. Dr Łukasz Krzak from the AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków spoke to Evertiq about the trends and challenges shaping the selection of these technologies.
Evertiq Scholarship to be awarded in Cracow for the first time
May 26, 2025
Evertiq is pleased to announce that its scholarship initiative—created to support and recognise the next generation of electronics engineers—will, for the first time, be awarded during Evertiq Expo Cracow on May 28, 2025.
Cybersecurity, IoT, and AI at Evertiq Expo Kraków 2025
May 26, 2025
The electronics industry is evolving fast — and Evertiq Expo Kraków 2025 offers a one-day, high-impact look at the technologies, regulations, and strategies shaping that change. From embedded systems and wireless networks to cybersecurity and defence industry dynamics, this year’s agenda reflects the growing complexity of designing, building, and securing electronic systems in Europe and beyond.
Cybersecurity isn’t optional – it’s a responsibility
May 22, 2025
As cyber incidents surge across Europe, the topic of cybersecurity is taking on a whole new dimension. No longer confined to the realm of IT specialists, it has become a pressing operational challenge for electronics manufacturers, system designers, and decision-makers across the industry.
Visual highlights from Evertiq Expo Malmö 2025
May 22, 2025
On May 15, 2025, Malmö Arena once again became the epicentre of Sweden's electronics industry as Evertiq Expo returned for its fourth edition.
Rotakorn sees a bright future – with sustainability in focus
May 22, 2025
As the market begins to reawaken after a quiet 2024, Rotakorn Electronics is looking ahead with both confidence and a clear focus on sustainability. In the midst of the bustling Evertiq Expo in Tampere, we caught up with Sebastian Blom, newly appointed Sales Manager at Rotakorn, for a quick chat about the current market situation and future outlook.
Joonas Mikkilä predicts strong growth for Finland’s tech sector
May 20, 2025
At this year’s Evertiq Expo Tampere 2025, Joonas Mikkilä, Senior Advisor at Technology Industries of Finland, shared insights on the country's semiconductor sector and the national strategy known as “Chips from the North,” which aims to accelerate growth in the years ahead.
Evertiq Expo Malmö – technology, tactics and the ecosystems of tomorrow
May 19, 2025
Once again, the electronics industry gathered at Malmö Arena as Evertiq Expo took place on 15 May. With a total of 556 participants, a strong semiconductor focus on stage, and plenty of discussions around direction and opportunity, this year’s edition proved to be an important one.
Top 15: Swedish electronics manufacturing – the industry behind the industry
May 15, 2025
Sweden’s largest providers of electronics manufacturing services (EMS) dominate the domestic market. A review of their 2023 financials reveals an industry that is geographically concentrated, technically advanced, and deeply integrated into the country’s industrial landscape.
Tough Times for Hackers – Part 2: Applying the EN 18031 standard
May 14, 2025
Cybersecurity is shifting into the focus of European regulation. According to the EU Radio Equipment Directive, by August 2025, products with radio technology and internet access must protect networks and personal data and prevent fraud. The EN18031 standard is designed to assist manufacturers in implementation. Part 2 looks into its application.
Sweden’s semiconductor moment in focus during Malmö panel
May 12, 2025
As demand for advanced technologies continues to rise, semiconductors have taken on a central role in enabling innovation across industries. On May 15th, during Evertiq Expo Malmö, a panel discussion will bring together voices from within the Swedish semiconductor ecosystem to examine the country’s position – and its prospects – within the global semiconductor landscape.
Tough times for hackers – Part 1: Basic regulatory principles
May 12, 2025
Cybersecurity is shifting into the focus of European regulation. According to the EU Radio Equipment Directive, by August 2025, products with radio technology and internet access must protect networks and personal data and prevent fraud. The EN18031 standard is designed to assist manufacturers in implementation.
Semiconductors take centre stage at Evertiq Expo Malmö 2025
May 06, 2025
Sweden is setting its sights on a stronger position in the global semiconductor industry. At Evertiq Expo Malmö 2025, experts, researchers, and industry leaders will gather to explore the future of Swedish electronics – from innovation and supply chains to concrete investments in domestic semiconductor capabilities.
Dust, water and radar – a hidden threat to autonomous vehicle reliability
April 30, 2025
A key challenge in autonomous driving technology – how dust and moisture contaminants impair the reliability of automotive radar sensors – will be in focus during a presentation by Jeongmin Kang, Postdoctoral Researcher at Halmstad University, at the upcoming Evertiq Expo Malmö on May 15, 2025.
Facing the inevitable: how to outsmart semiconductor obsolescence
April 29, 2025
At Evertiq Expo in Tampere, Ronny Nitsche, Regional Sales Manager at Rochester Electronics, discussed strategies for minimising the impact of semiconductor shortages and product discontinuations through proactive obsolescence management.
Europe's electronics erosion threatens strategic autonomy
April 28, 2025
A new report from IPC warns that Europe’s continued decline in electronics manufacturing capacity — particularly in printed circuit boards (PCBs), advanced packaging, and EMS — poses a growing threat to the continent’s defence readiness, industrial resilience, and technological sovereignty.
Europe’s patent landscape: stable, but no breakthrough
April 25, 2025
In 2023, the European Patent Office (EPO) received a record number of patent applications from companies, research institutions, and individual inventors alike — a total of 199,275. So, did 2024 break that record? Not quite. Still, the data shows that innovation activity in Europe remains at a consistently high level.
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