Flex expands US manufacturing capacity with new Dallas facility
February 25, 2025
EMS provider Flex is strengthening its US manufacturing footprint with a new 400,000-square-foot Dallas, Texas, manufacturing facility focused on power products. The expansion is aimed at increasing production capacity for power infrastructure solutions, particularly for AI-driven data centres.
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Husqvarna partners with Flex, divests South Carolina factory
February 11, 2025
Husqvarna Group has entered into a strategic partnership EMS provider Flex, which includes the divestment of its manufacturing operations in Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA, effective immediately.
Global PCB market set to grow by $26.8 bn by 2029
January 31, 2025
Increased demand for electronic devices will drive uptick, although challenges will persist around environmental concerns, report concludes.
Automotive PCB market predicted to reach $25 bn
January 27, 2025
The anticipated boom in demand for electric vehicles is set to provide a significant uptick in the global automotive PCB market, a new report concludes.
Omdia bets on Foxconn becoming world’s largest server vendor
December 19, 2024
Fuelled by skyrocketing demand for AI-optimised servers from major US cloud providers, Foxconn's ODM direct business will experience exponential growth in 2024, securing the top rank in Omdia's global server market analysis.
Italian PCB manufacturer Cistelaier achieves ESA qualification
December 16, 2024
Earlier in October this year, the European Space Agency formally accredited Cistelaier S.p.A. with ESA qualification in accordance with ECSS-Q-ST-70-60C.
Flex completes acquisition of Crown Technical Systems
December 04, 2024
Flex has completed its previously announced USD 325 million all-cash acquisition of Crown Technical Systems, a leader in fully integrated power distribution and protection systems.
in4ma: the state of the EMS Industry in 2024
December 03, 2024
The EMS industry faced significant challenges in 2024 – as discussed in an interview with in4ma analyst, Dieter G. Weiss, during Evertiq Expo Warsaw. Weiss provided a thorough summary of the industry's current problems, prospects, and the contrasting dynamics between Western and Eastern Europe.
Flex acquires JetCool to expand data centre and power portfolio
November 20, 2024
Flex has acquired JetCool Technologies, a liquid cooling company for data centres.
East-West contrasts shape Europe’s EMS landscape
November 19, 2024
On 24 October 2024, industry analyst and in4ma founder Dieter G. Weiss addressed the audience at the Evertiq Expo Warsaw, sharing insights into the European EMS landscape. Weiss offered a comprehensive overview of the sector’s dynamics, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, highlighting market trends, labour challenges, and economic shifts.
All Flex invests in assembly inspection automation
October 22, 2024
All Flex Solutions has acquired an Omron VP9000 3D Solder Paste Inspection System and an Omron VT-S1080 3D Automatic Optical Inspection System for their flexible circuit assembly facility in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Flex to acquire power distribution firm Crown for $325 million
October 21, 2024
Crown Technical Systems has nearly 3 decades of experience in power distribution and control, with capabilities extending to modular solutions, medium voltage switchgear, control and relay products.
Amber Enterprises, Korea Circuit partner to make PCBs in India
October 17, 2024
Through this collaboration, the companies plan to bring cutting-edge technology and manufacturing processes to the Indian market.
Production has started at Impact's GigafactoryX site
October 02, 2024
Impact Clean Power Technology, a Hannover-based manufacturer of custom battery systems for heavy-duty transport, machinery and large-scale energy storage, has launched what it claims to be Europe’s most modern, highly automated lithium-ion battery production line.
East vs. West – how does Europe’s EMS landscape differ
September 30, 2024
The European EMS landscape reveals significant contrasts between Western and Central/Eastern Europe. To explore these differences, Evertiq spoke with Dieter Weiss, founder of in4ma, who provides insights into European EMS market.
Taiwan PCB industry’s H1 production value reaches $11.7 billion
September 20, 2024
In the second quarter, the industry’s production value reached NT$190.8 billion (USD 6 billion), a year-on-year growth of 12.7%.
Exclusive: Europe’s biggest EMS players
September 19, 2024
Top 25 list of EMS companies in Europe only on Evertiq. Respected industry analyst Dieter G. Weiss of in4ma and IPC have prepared a TOP 25 list that includes European EMS firms and global players in Europe.
Cybord secures $8.7 million in funding
September 18, 2024
The funding is led by Capri Ventures with participation from Ocean Azul Partners and existing investors IL Ventures and NextLeap Ventures, among other new and current investors.
Flex's Anord Mardix opens second facility in Ireland
August 27, 2024
Anord Mardix, a Flex company focusing on the design and manufacturing of critical power distribution and end-to-end power solutions, has opened a second facility in Dundalk, Ireland.
TPCA: Global flexible PCB market rebounds in 2024
August 22, 2024
Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA), together with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), forecasts that the global flexible PCB market will gradually recover from the downturn in 2023, with the market size (including rigid-flex PCBs) expected to reach USD 19.7 billion in 2024, representing a 7.3% YoY growth.
ALBA PCB buys Poland's WM Eltar to expand European presence
July 18, 2024
Italy's ALBA PCB Group, which manufactures and distributes printed circuit boards, has acquired Katowice-based WM Eltar.
Flex invests €90 million and creates 210 new jobs in Hungary
May 30, 2024
EMS provider Flex, who has a history spanning over three decades in Hungary, is investing at its two sites in Zalaegerszeg.
Merlin Flex invests in new Schmoll Direct Imaging system
April 30, 2024
UK-based PCB manufacturer Merlin Flex har continues to upgrade its machine park – the company has fully installed and commissioned its 2nd Schmoll MDI Direct Imaging system.
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PCBs: price reduction of up to -50.3% through AI
Thanks to the increased use of AI in production preparation, Multi-CB, a leading European PCB specialist, has been able to permanently reduce the prices for 1- and 2-layer PCBs. The price for a half Eurocard (80x100mm), for example, is now € 14.80 instead of € 29.80. Due to the process, the price reduction has the most significant effect on small quantities, although medium quantities are also benefiting.
Merlin Flex commissions new ENIG Line
April 17, 2024
UK-based PCB manufacturer Merlin Flex continues its investment programme by fully installing and commissioning a brand-new Electroless Nickel/Immersion Gold (ENIG) plating line.
Asia still dominates among EMS providers
April 16, 2024
According to Manufacturing Market Insider's (MMI) annual overview of the world's largest EMS providers, the top 50 companies generated USD 423 billion in revenue.
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Amber Group and Korea Circuit sign supply agreement on PCBs
January 24, 2024
India's Amber Group and South Korea’s Korea Circuit have signed an MOU to manufacture high density interconnect and semiconductor substrate PCBs.
Flex completes spin-off of remaining interest in Nextracker
January 03, 2024
Flex has completed the spin-off of all of its remaining interest in Nextracker Inc. to Flex shareholders on a pro-rata basis.
Recovery in sight for Taiwanese PCB Industry
January 03, 2024
Recovery is now finally in sight for the Taiwanese PCB industry after enduring a year of market correction with the end of the pandemic boom. The global output of Taiwanese vendors in Q3 2023 was NTD 207.1 billion, and while this represented a decline of 18.4% over the same period last year, it also meant a quarterly growth of 22.3%.
Eltek orders $4.5m of equipment to boost 1Q 2024 production
December 19, 2023
Israel's Eltek has announced a range of purchase orders to scale up its output of printed circuit boards.
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