Mercedes to relocate sprinter production from Germany to Poland September 05, 2025 Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it will shift production of electric Sprinter models from its Ludwigsfelde plant in eastern Germany to Poland. The site, which employs around 2,000 people, is set to gradually wind down series production of Sprinters by the end of 2029.
Spire wins $11M NOAA contract for satellite weather data September 05, 2025 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), together with NASA, the US Air Force, and the US Navy, will integrate Spire’s GNSS-RO data into their weather and space weather models, while additional US and international agencies will leverage the data to strengthen forecasts and advance climate research.
Andøya teams up with Rheinmetall to enhance European space capabilities September 02, 2025 This alliance will provide regular commercial launch services and flexible, rapid response capabilities from the European mainland. It will also offer Tactical Responsive Launch (TacRL) capabilities, ensuring secure and resilient operation of satellites with expedited reaction times.
Tessolve raises $150M from TPG to expand global delivery centres September 01, 2025 Bengaluru-based semiconductor engineering services firm Tessolve plans to use the funds to expand global delivery centres, scale advanced test labs and pursue strategic acquisitions to consolidate its position in the domestic and global semiconductor market.
Rheinmetall, Lockheed Martin successfully fire GMARS Launcher August 29, 2025 The GMARS launcher, based on the Rheinmetall HX vehicle series, offers a high degree of interoperability and interchangeability with fielded M270A2 and HIMARS launchers, making it an ideal solution for military forces operating in Europe.
Fuji Europe builds multifunctional facility in Kelsterbach August 28, 2025 During the summer months, Fuji Europe Corporation broke ground and started construction on a new extension to its company site in Kelsterbach, Germany.
European EMS industry faces decline in 2025 August 27, 2025 The latest half-year survey by the Global Electronics Association and in4ma paints a bleak picture for Europe’s EMS industry. Covering 219 facilities across 177 companies – representing around 21.9% of the European EMS market – the findings confirm that the semiconductor supply chain disruptions of 2021–2022 continue to affect the industry.
BMK expands coating capabilities with new heavy-duty line August 27, 2025 EMS provider BMK has commissioned a new heavy-duty coating line, aimed at enhancing the company's technical capabilities and efficiency in protective coating of electronic assemblies.
Aira secures €150m in funding to accelerate European expansion August 27, 2025 Swedish clean energy-tech company Aira has raised EUR 150 million in equity financing from existing investors Altor, Kallskär, Kinnevik, Lingotto and Temasek. The capital will support the company's efforts to scale up operations and accelerate the electrification of residential heating across Europe.
EP NL, Eneco invest in 200 MWH Rotterdam port battery project August 25, 2025 The battery will have a connection capacity of 50 MW and an energy storage capacity of 200 MWh, enabling it to supply electricity for four hours. This will provide more flexibility for the Dutch electricity system when the battery is put into operation in 2027.
Cirrus Logic partners with GF to advance mixed-signal chipmaking August 25, 2025 Together, the companies are advancing the development and commercialization of next-generation BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) process technology, which allows different functions to be combined on a single chip, making devices more power efficient and compact.
Entegris to invest $700M in US to enhance semiconductor innovation August 22, 2025 This investment in R&D projects and related capital expenditures will span Entegris’ two divisions, Materials Solutions and Advanced Purity Solutions. A portion of the investment will be used to develop its Aurora, Illinois location into a state-of-the-art US Technology Center.
Ecobat announces sale of Germany and Austria operations to Clarios August 22, 2025 The transaction includes Ecobat’s facilities in Freiberg and Braubach, Germany, as well as the Arnoldstein operation in Austria. The transaction is expected to close by early 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
Gixel raises €5M to advance AI and AR wearable tech August 18, 2025 German startup Gixel’s optical engine delivers smartphone-level image quality in a form factor small enough for normal-looking glasses—without the compromises of waveguides. Designed for all-day wear, Gixel’s tech is more power-efficient, scalable and future-proof.
Report: Trump administration discussing taking a stake in Intel August 15, 2025 According to the Bloomberg report, the two sides were discussing a deal in which the US government would pay for a stake in the company. The White House also wants to shore up Intel’s plans to open a new manufacturing plant in Ohio.
A logical correction: Understanding Europe’s EMS decline August 12, 2025 At Evertiq Expo Berlin 2025, industry analyst Dieter Weiss from in4ma took the stage to dissect what many have labelled a “crisis” in Europe’s EMS industry. He argued that the 14% market decline in 2024 was not an unexpected collapse, but the inevitable result of years of artificial growth.
Zapi expands electric drive charging with acquisition of Stercom August 08, 2025 This expansion in capabilities reinforces Italy-based Zapi Group’s expertise in electric drive and industrial automation solutions that will accelerate innovation and deliver more comprehensive solutions to the market.
Lyten to acquire Northvolt's remaining European assets August 07, 2025 US battery manufacturer Lyten is acquiring the remaining assets of Northvolt in Sweden and Germany.
Ventec breaks ground on new Thai factory – mass production scheduled for 2026 August 07, 2025 Ventec International Group has officially broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in the Hi-Tech Industrial Park in Ayutthaya, Thailand. Covering approximately 35,000 square meters, the plant is strategically located about an hour from both Bangkok Airport and the port.
CATL, BASF sign framework agreement for cathode active materials August 07, 2025 This agreement builds on the collaborative foundation laid in 2021, when the two companies entered into a partnership on battery materials solutions with the shared goal of developing a sustainable battery value chain.
A homemade crisis: Europe's EMS market shrank 14% in 2024 August 06, 2025 At Evertiq Expo Berlin, market analyst Dieter Weiss (in4ma) and Christoph Solka (IPC, today Global Electronics Association) took the stage once more — not to speak of promise and growth, but of collapse. With data from over 400 companies and biting commentary, the duo unpacked what they claim to be the worst year for Europe’s EMS industry in two decades — and a crisis entirely of the industry’s own making.
Spire awarded European Space Agency contract for weather data August 04, 2025 Under the programme, European researchers will have access to Spire Global’s historical Earth intelligence data, including GNSS-Reflectometry and Polarimetric Radio Occultation data, to support cutting-edge science and the development of operational applications.
European components distribution slowdown continues in 2nd quarter July 31, 2025 Semiconductor distribution sales in Europe experienced a significant decline of 14%, amounting to €2.20 billion. Among the major countries, Austria faced again the steepest drop with a decrease of almost 37%, followed by France with a reduction of 20%.
Zollner Elektronik celebrates 60 years of being in business July 23, 2025 Today the family-led company, headquartered in Zandt, Germany, is a leading EMS provider. With global presence, a broad spectrum of services and high-level technological expertise, Zollner sees itself as a reliable strategic partner along the entire value-added chain.
Hungarian EMS provider Videoton acquires stake in Limtronik July 23, 2025 Through this transaction, the Videoton Group, a privately owned, family-run Hungarian contract manufacturer, establishes a production presence in Germany and the US.
Wacker commissions €300M production line for chip-grade polysilicon July 22, 2025 By virtue of the new production line, the German chemical company is increasing its production capacity for products that comply with the highest semiconductor-grade standards by more than 50 percent. This expansion in capacity will also create around 150 new jobs.
HD Hyundai Infracore secures 4th contract for K2 tank engines July 21, 2025 The DV27K engine, independently developed, delivers an output of 1,500 horsepower, rivaling the capabilities of main battle tank engines from some of the world’s leading defense industries. This powerful engine allows the 56-ton K2 tank to reach speeds of up to 70 km/h.
Oracle to invest $2 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Germany July 17, 2025 The investment will expand Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s (OCI) footprint in Germany and will include a significant expansion of AI infrastructure capacity in the Oracle Cloud Frankfurt Region.
RENK, ARX establish software-defined defence mobility partnership July 15, 2025 German defence startup ARX Robotics will support RENK’s digital transformation as Software-Defined defense partner, while RENK will power the industrial growth and international expansion of ARX.
Daimler Truck to cut 5,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 July 09, 2025 The German vehicle manufacturer said the cuts are part of an efficiency drive to reduce recurring annual costs by over €1 billion by 2030. Daimler has about 35,500 employees in Germany.
Telekom announces European industrial AI infrastructure with Nvidia July 04, 2025 The AI factory in Germany will support industrial AI workloads for European manufacturers. It will feature 10,000 GPUs through Nvidia DGX B200 systems and RTX Pro Servers running Nvidia CUDA-X, RTX and Omniverse accelerated workloads from leading software vendors.
Accenture acquires SYSTEMA to bolster manufacturing automation July 02, 2025 SYSTEMA’s long-standing experience in working for semiconductor manufacturers and other high tech companies will bolster Accenture’s capabilities to comprehensively support clients in these industries.