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.
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NCAB closes acquisition of B&B Leiterplattenservice in Germany
June 04, 2025
In April earlier this year, NCAB announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire 100% of B&B Leiterplattenservice GmbH (B&B) headquartered in Mittweida, Germany – the acquisition is now closed, and the company now is part of the NCAB Group.
Meyer Burger files for insolvency for German subsidiaries
June 02, 2025
The German subsidiaries of Meyer Burger Technology AG, Meyer Burger (Industries) GmbH and Meyer Burger (Germany) GmbH, have each filed for insolvency proceedings.
Trumpf Electronics opens technical centre in Malaysia
May 28, 2025
German plasma power specialist Trumpf Electronics has opened a new technical centre in Malaysia, marking its first facility in Southeast Asia
Siemens delivers 9000 HP electric locomotive for Indian freight trains
May 28, 2025
Each of the 1,200 locomotives has a maximum speed of 120 km/h. The locomotives, which have a haulage capacity of 5,800 tons, are designed to transport freight efficiently across India’s vast rail network.
GCT, G+D partner to launch eSIM solution for IoT devices
May 23, 2025
This collaboration for eSIMs, or SIM cards directly embedded into a device, brings intelligent, location-aware connectivity to headless 4G and 5G IoT devices.
Quantum Systems raises €160M to boost aerial intelligence solutions
May 13, 2025
German company Quantum Systems’ drones and intelligence systems are currently used by NATO-aligned forces, including those in Germany, Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand and Spain.
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.
Germany greenlights €1B in support for Infineon's massive Dresden fab
May 08, 2025
Infineon Technologies has secured final approval from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs for public funding to support its EUR 5 billion investment in a new semiconductor manufacturing fab in Dresden (Smart Power Fab).
NCAB acquires Germany's B&B Leiterplattenservice
April 23, 2025
NCAB has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of B&B Leiterplattenservice GmbH (B&B) headquartered in Mittweida, west of Dresden.
ZF bags key order for electric axle from Indian manufacturer
April 22, 2025
The deal will see German firm ZF’s electric axle AxTrax 2 integrated into a new fleet of zero-emissions intercity buses, deepening ZF’s presence in India’s commercial vehicle electrification sector.
Webasto partners with Cylib to scale up battery recycling
April 18, 2025
Under the agreement, German recycling company Cylib will collect and recycle used batteries and production waste from battery production at European sites of Webasto.
German sulfur battery firm theion raises $16M in Series A funding
April 11, 2025
Sulfur batteries tend to corrode quickly and end up expanding and destroying battery packs. theion says it uses crystalline sulfur to tackle these problems.
German memory innovators aim to revive domestic memory chip manufacturing
April 03, 2025
Neumonda and Ferroelectric Memory Company (FMC) are joining forces to advance the development and commercialisation of FMC’s nonvolatile DRAM+ technology. This collaboration aims nothing less than to bring semiconductor DRAM memory design and manufacturing back to Germany.
COGD calls for stronger risk analysis and proactive obsolescence management
April 02, 2025
The newly re-elected board of the Component Obsolescence Group Deutschland (COGD) is urging German industrial companies to enhance risk analysis and adopt proactive obsolescence management strategies amid growing supply chain challenges.
Zollner expands with new cleanroom in Hungary
April 02, 2025
On March 13, 2025, German EMS provider Zollner inaugurated a new ISO Class VII cleanroom at its facility in Vác, Hungary, further strengthening its partnership with ASML.
Call2Recycle, RLG partner to enhance battery collection safety
March 27, 2025
The LiSa boxes, a tech provided by RLG, will be introduced in Call2Recycle’s extensive collection network and support industries using and collecting large volumes of lithium-ion batteries in Canada.
Kenya releases its brand-new AI strategy 2025-2030
March 27, 2025
Kenya aims to position itself as Africa’s leading AI power with its new initiative, AI Strategy 2025-2030.
Alibaba forms AI technology partnership with BMW
March 27, 2025
The Chinese-German partnership aims to develop AI technology to support the development of the next generation of vehicles in China.
TotalEnergies to invest $173M in battery storage in Germany
March 27, 2025
The six new battery storage projects totalling 221 megawatts will be commissioned next year and supplied by Total’s German subsidiaries SAFT and Kyon Energy.
Infineon inaugurates new R&D hub in Gujarat
March 25, 2025
The centre in Ahmedabad will employ 500 highly skilled engineers and professionals over the next 5 years, focusing on advanced R&D for chip design and product software, among other fields.
Infineon aims to double India workforce to 5,000 by 2030
March 19, 2025
However, the German semiconductor firm clarified that it has no immediate plan to set up a chip manufacturing plant in India.
Siemens to cut 6,000 jobs in automation, EV charging
March 19, 2025
Siemens’s automation business will see around 5,600 job cuts, with Germany accounting for half of those losses. The job cuts in the EV charging business represent 35% of the unit’s workforce.
Siemens boosts US investments by more than $10 billion
March 11, 2025
Having recently opened new and expanded factories in Texas and California, which are expected to create over 900 manufacturing jobs, the German company is boosting its US investments by more than USD 10 billion.
Leiton takes over Siarvin PCB Solutions
March 10, 2025
Berlin-based PCB supplier Leiton has acquired Indian PCB trading and engineering company Siarvin PCB Solutions, located in Bangalore. The move expands Leiton global supplier network.
Porsche acquires majority stake in V4Drive
March 10, 2025
German battery maker Varta’s eMobility subsidiary, V4Drive, will operate under the name “V4Smart”. While Varta remains a minority shareholder, it won’t exercise any operational influence.
CDIL teams up with Infineon to make power chips
March 07, 2025
Under the agreement, German firm Infineon will supply bare semiconductor wafers to CDIL, which the Indian company will process and use for assembly and packaging to make power chipsets.
EDA launches project to monitor aircraft battery health
March 07, 2025
Led by Italy and involving Belgium, Greece, the Netherlands and Germany, this three-year project aims to innovate aircraft power systems, with a focus on hybrid-electric aircraft and UAVs for defence.
Marquardt opens new manufacturing plant in India
March 06, 2025
German mechatronics specialist Marquardt is expanding its presence in India and has officially opened a new plant in Talegaon, near Pune.
Variosystems expands its presence in Germany via acquisition
March 05, 2025
Variosystems has acquired Heicks Industrieelektronik GmbH, a technology company specialising in electronic solutions for the aerospace sector, and will fully integrate it into the Variosystems Group.
Toyota teams up with Japanese oil giant to build all-solid-state EV batteries
March 03, 2025
Japanese automaker Toyota has teamed up with the oil giant Idemitsu Kosan to construct a large-scale lithium sulfide plant to supply raw materials for Toyota’s all-solid-state EV battery production line.
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