Nordic EMS companies punch above their weight globally March 13, 2026 The Nordic region may have a relatively small population, but it maintains a surprisingly strong presence in the global electronics manufacturing services industry.
Sungrow, Delta Capacity sign 1GWh BESS supply deal March 06, 2026 The agreement supports Delta Capacity’s strategy to build a diversified, pan-European portfolio of high-quality BESS assets designed for long-term ownership and operation.
Siemens to invest €200 million in AI-driven factory in Amberg March 05, 2026 Siemens plans to invest more than EUR 200 million to build a new digitalised and automated factory at its manufacturing and development site in Amberg, Germany. The facility is intended to support the company’s Smart Infrastructure business and is scheduled to be completed by 2030.
BMW to deploy humanoid robots in production in Germany March 03, 2026 In collaboration with Hexagon, a long‑standing, established partner of the BMW Group in the field of sensor technology and software, the first pilot project in Europe is now underway.
GA-ASI develops long-range weapons capabilities for MQ-9B March 02, 2026 So far, GA-ASI has performed all the performance analytics and is confident in MQ-9 B’s ability to carry long-range weapons over long distances, while providing a measure of persistence and endurance.
Ralf Hasler joins Incap's management team March 02, 2026 Having officially closed its acquisition of Lacon Group, EMS provider Incap Group has appointed Dr Ralf Hasler as the Director of Operations, Germany and Romania, and member of Incap Group’s Management Team.
Lyten completes acquisition of Northvolt Sweden February 27, 2026 Battery company Lyten has completed its acquisition of Northvolt’s Swedish assets, valued at nearly USD 5 billion. The deal includes the Northvolt Ett and Ett Expansion sites in Skellefteå and Northvolt Labs in Västerås.
European EMS downturn continues as modest recovery eyed for 2026 February 27, 2026 At Evertiq Expo Warsaw on 23 October 2025, Mareike Haass of market research firm in4ma and Christoph Solka of the Global Electronics Association presented new data showing a European EMS industry still struggling to recover from a sharp post-pandemic correction.
European PCB revenues rise 2.4% as industry shrinks February 25, 2026 European PCB manufacturing increased by 2.4% in 2025, while the global PCB market expanded by more than 11%, according to Data4PCB. At the same time, 11 manufacturers exited the market, reducing the European PCB base to 168 companies operating 182 facilities.
ams OSRAM, Meizhi settle LED patent disputes February 24, 2026 ams OSRAM and Shenzhen Meizhi Optoelectronics Technology have settled LED-related patent disputes in the US and Germany. The agreement resolves proceedings before the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the Regional Court of Düsseldorf, Germany.
Incap completes its acquisition of Lacon Group February 20, 2026 In early December last year, Finnish EMS provider Incap Corporation signed an agreement to acquire 100% ownership of Lacon Group, an EMS company with facilities in Germany and Romania.
Thales to recruit more than 9,000 employees in 2026 February 19, 2026 French aerospace, defence and electronics company Thales says it plans to recruit more than 9,000 employees globally in 2026.
R&D in Switzerland: structure, scale and the role of electronics February 19, 2026 Switzerland is regularly described as one of the world’s most innovative economies. In the Global Innovation Index, the country has repeatedly ranked first, ahead of much larger industrial nations. This position reflects a combination of high R&D intensity, strong patent activity and a dense network of research-performing companies. Yet these aggregate indicators say relatively little about how innovation is structured in practice, and even less about the position of electronics within the Swiss economy.
ams Osram to cut 2,000 jobs under new savings programme February 19, 2026 On February 10, 2026, ams Osram reported fourth-quarter revenue above the midpoint of its guidance and, at the same time, announced a new “Simplify” savings and transformation programme targeting EUR 200 million, which will affect around 2,000 employees globally.
Skeleton Technologies speeds up US expansion amid AI-driven grid strain February 17, 2026 Estonian energy storage and supercapacitor company Skeleton Technologies is accelerating its US expansion as artificial intelligence infrastructure increasingly strains power grids nationwide. The company said it will open a new engineering facility in Houston, Texas, and establish local manufacturing for AI data center solutions during the first half of 2026.
GF and Renesas deepen US chip production partnership February 17, 2026 US semiconductor foundry GlobalFoundries and Japanese Renesas Electronics have expanded their manufacturing partnership in a multi-billion-dollar deal aimed at increasing semiconductor production in the United States.
GigaDevice signs distribution agreement with SEMITRON for DACH region February 15, 2026 GigaDevice, a fabless semiconductor supplier, has signed a distribution agreement with German electronics distributor SEMITRON, expanding its sales and support footprint in the DACH region.
Europe losing ground in semiconductor research February 13, 2026 Research and development in semiconductor technology is increasingly taking place outside Europe, particularly in Asia, according to a new analysis by EconPol Europe.
Aumovio to cut up to 4,000 R&D jobs worldwide by end of 2026 February 12, 2026 Automotive technology company Aumovio plans to reduce up to 4,000 research and development positions globally as part of measures to improve efficiency in a challenging market environment, the company said.
India holds talks with Brazil, Canada, France and Netherlands on critical minerals February 10, 2026 India is in talks with Brazil, Canada, France and the Netherlands over potential agreements on critical minerals, as New Delhi steps up efforts to secure supplies needed for its energy transition and industrial strategy, Reuters reported.
EU launches NanoIC, Europe’s largest Chips Act pilot line February 09, 2026 The European Union has inaugurated NanoIC, its largest pilot line under the Chips Act, at IMEC Leuven in Belgium. The facility represents a total investment of EUR 2.5 billion, of which EUR 700 million coming from EU funding, EUR 700 million from national and regional governments, and the remainder from industry partners, including ASML.
ACC shelves Termoli gigafactory – unions push for mechanical production February 09, 2026 Automotive Cells Company (ACC), the European battery cell joint venture owned by Stellantis, Mercedes‑Benz and TotalEnergies, has officially abandoned plans for a gigafactory at the Stellantis Termoli plant in Italy. The decision also affects ACC’s planned site in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Sungrow plans manufacturing facility in Poland February 06, 2026 Sungrow has announced plans to establish its first European manufacturing facility in Wałbrzych, in Poland’s Lower Silesia region. The company said the factory will cover 65,400 square metres and represent an investment of EUR 230 million.
Italy, France and Germany push EU towards critical minerals stockpiling February 05, 2026 Europe’s three largest economies are moving to place critical raw materials into the realm of strategic reserves, signalling that access to key industrial inputs is no longer viewed as a purely commercial matter.
Eurocircuits brings in Avedon Capital Partners to support next growth phase February 05, 2026 Eurocircuits has entered into a strategic partnership with private equity firm Avedon Capital Partners to support its next phase of growth in PCB and PCBA prototyping and low-volume production.
Finland’s R&D model and its role in the electronics industry February 03, 2026 In a recent analysis, Evertiq explored which countries dominate global R&D spending. Viewed through the lens of absolute investment volumes, the picture is largely shaped by the United States and China, followed by established industrial powerhouses such as Germany, Japan and France. Shifting that lens away from global heavyweights and toward a smaller, highly R&D-intensive economy reveals a different dynamic — one where the relationship between research investment and industrial capability becomes more clearly defined. Finland provides a useful case for understanding how research investment translates into industrial capability.
Zollner establishes shared service centre in India February 03, 2026 German EMS provider Zollner has announced the establishment of a Shared Service Centre in Pune, India, as part of its internationalisation strategy. The new entity will operate under the name Zollner Services India Pvt. Ltd. and is currently in the founding phase.
congatec establishes R&D subsidiary in Penang February 02, 2026 Embedded technology specialist congatec has established a new research and development subsidiary in Penang, Malaysia, expanding its engineering and technical support footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.
Can memory manufacturing return to Germany? Neumonda lays out its case January 29, 2026 When German memory company Neumonda talks about bringing semiconductor memory manufacturing back to Germany, it sparks curiosity — not about the technology itself, but about the scale, the investment needed, and whether it’s actually possible.
Who is the leader in R&D spending? January 28, 2026 For years, the global technology narrative seemed simple: the United States led in innovation, while China was primarily seen as the world’s manufacturing floor. But that picture has been changing rapidly, almost in real time. As competition between Washington and Beijing increasingly centres on technology and strategic industries, a key question emerges: do the numbers actually reflect this shift? Has China truly caught up with — or even overtaken — the United States in research and development spending? And how does the broader global ranking look beyond this high-profile rivalry?
terralayr announces €192 million equity raise January 27, 2026 The funding will enable terralayr to further grow its grid-scale battery storage portfolio in Germany, while scaling the company’s LAYR flexibility-as-a-service platform.
Neura partners with Bosch to advance humanoid robotics January 23, 2026 The two companies will jointly collect real-world work, movement and environmental data in Bosch facilities using advanced sensor suits. Bosch and Neura will co-develop AI-based core and functional software, as well as intuitive user interfaces.