Evertiq Expo Gothenburg: Europe's 100 largest EMS companies revealed September 18, 2026 When Mareike Haass took to the stage at Evertiq Expo in Gothenburg on September 17, she presented what in4ma describes as the first complete ranking of Europe's 100 largest EMS companies, built on data sourced directly from national company registers and the companies themselves. The full list is now available.
Doosan signs $78 million SOFC stack supply contract with Reverion September 18, 2026 The stacks will be supplied in phases through the second half of 2027. Reverion’s next-generation fuel cell systems equipped with Doosan Fuel Cell’s SOFC stacks will be supplied to eco-friendly power generation facilities in Germany and other European markets.
Infineon to sell NOR Flash and F-RAM business to Winbond September 17, 2026 Germany's Infineon has entered into a definitive agreement under which Taiwanese Winbond Electronics will acquire Infineon’s NOR Flash and F-RAM business in an all-cash transaction valued at USD 1.12 billion.
SUSS to invest €45M in advanced packaging innovation center September 16, 2026 The center in Germany will accelerate the development of next-generation process solutions, deepen collaboration with leading semiconductor manufacturers, and further strengthen SUSS’s position in the fast-growing Advanced Packaging market.
Masdar, Luxcara may invest over €5B in Germany’s green energy sector September 15, 2026 Masdar’s investments in Europe span offshore and onshore wind, solar and energy storage. Its offshore wind portfolio includes projects in the UK and Germany, while recent acquisitions have expanded the company’s operating platform across Spain, Portugal, Southeastern and Central Europe.
Infineon extends collaboration with SolarEdge Technologies September 14, 2026 The collaboration builds directly on SolarEdge's SST platform with Infineon SiC components, first announced in November 2025. The SST is designed to enable direct medium-voltage (13.8-34.5 kV) to 800-1500 VDC conversion at over 99 percent efficiency.
Volkswagen's Osnabrück plant to be converted into defence manufacturing hub September 08, 2026 Volkswagen has reached an agreement with the State of Lower Saxony and investment firm Aurelius Capital on the potential sale of its Osnabrück plant. The site, where vehicle production is being phased out in summer 2027, is planned to be gradually developed into a competence centre for security and defence solutions.
Universal Robots owner sues Chinese cobot maker JAKA for patent infringement in Europe September 07, 2026 Teradyne Robotics, the parent company of Universal Robots, has filed a patent infringement case at the Unified Patent Court in Copenhagen against the German subsidiary of Chinese collaborative robot manufacturer JAKA. The case covers both hardware and software patents and could have effect across 17 EU member states.
Phison opens first European entity in Germany, appoints regional leadership September 03, 2026 Taiwanese NAND flash controller and storage solutions provider Phison Electronics has opened its first local entity in Europe, Phison Electronics Europe GmbH, headquartered in Eschborn, Germany. The company has appointed Ingvar Ersson as GM and President EMEA and Antony Zukowski as Regional Director EMEA.
Mahindra wins Airbus contract to manufacture A320 fuselage skins September 01, 2026 Mahindra Aerostructures will manufacture fuselage skins for Sections 18 and 19, covering the rear fuselage and tail sections of the Airbus A320neo and A321XLR aircraft. The components will be manufactured at Mahindra Aerostructures’ facility in Bengaluru.
Scanfil automates electronics testing at German plant August 27, 2026 Finnish EMS provider Scanfil has implemented a fully automated test cell at its Wutha production site in Germany. The solution combines robotics and process control to automate the testing and sorting of electronic assemblies.
Lear to shut down production in Gründau, cutting 180 jobs August 27, 2026 US automotive supplier Lear Corporation plans to cease production at its facility in Gründau, Germany, relocating manufacturing to Slovakia, Serbia and Tunisia. Around 180 jobs will be lost, with the phase-out expected to begin immediately and complete by mid-2027. Approximately 120 engineering positions will remain at the site, according to IG Metall.
Zeiss SMT expands capacity in Oberkochen and key semiconductor markets August 26, 2026 Zeiss Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology has reached a milestone in its Oberkochen site expansion with the move-in to a new office building in July 2026, roughly four years after the groundbreaking ceremony in May 2022. In total, the expansion adds approximately 25,000 square metres of space for production and production-related areas at the site.
Siemens to invest over $200 million in US manufacturing August 24, 2026 Siemens expands manufacturing capacity with two new factories in US, producing the critical electrical backbone for AI infrastructure. Investments strengthen a global portfolio spanning power distribution, automation, digital twins, EDA and industrial AI
Incap Germany adds new selective soldering system in Karlsfeld August 19, 2026 Incap Germany has commissioned a new SEHO SelectLine-C 500 selective soldering system at its Karlsfeld facility, expanding production capacity and automation capabilities for through-hole technology components.
TTM Technologies acquires Epiq Solutions for $1.1 billion August 18, 2026 TTM Technologies has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Epiq Design Solutions, a provider of software-defined radios, high-performance RF products and space compute solutions for defence and signals intelligence applications. The all-cash purchase price is USD 1.1 billion.
Fluence Energy, LEAG start construction of BESS in Germany August 17, 2026 The Heinersbrück GridBattery, scheduled for completion in 2027, is the second joint project for Fluence and LEAG Clean Power. The companies are already deploying the 1GW / 4 GWh GigaBattery Jänschwalde 1000 system in the same part of the country, in eastern Germany.
Rheinmetall partners with Space Norway on maritime space surveillance August 17, 2026 The cooperation covers satellite communications, sensors and mission systems, as well as their integration into higher-level command and information systems. The objective is to develop future capabilities for customers in Germany and other allied nations.
NXP breaks ground on assembly and test factory in Malaysia August 13, 2026 Adding approximately 500,000 square feet of production space, the facility will expand NXP’s current operations in Malaysia, which are dedicated to supporting the assembly and testing of NXP’s broad product portfolio.
ChargePoint, Mercedes-Benz partner to simplify fleet electrification August 05, 2026 The partnership provides Mercedes-Benz business customers in the UK and Germany with a fully integrated charging solution, from initial site planning through to installation, operation and ongoing service.
Micross to acquire AEMtec, expanding European footprint August 04, 2026 AEMtec specializes in delivering end-to-end solutions across the entire packaging and integration value chain. The acquisition enhances Micross’ presence in continental Europe and broadens its portfolio of high-reliability microelectronic services and products.
L&T secures deal with TenneT for 2 GW offshore wind projects August 03, 2026 As part of the programme, the consortium will continue the execution of two ongoing projects — IJmuiden Ver Alpha and Nederwiek 1 — in the Netherlands. In addition, the consortium will commence two new projects, Nederwiek 3 in the Netherlands and LanWin 5 in Germany.
TOP500 Supercomputer List: China Returns to the Top, Europe Holds Strong Position July 31, 2026 The latest edition of the TOP500 ranking of the world's most powerful supercomputers has brought a change at the top. China's LineShine has overtaken the United States' El Capitan, while the number of exascale systems has increased to five. Europe has maintained its position among the world's leading high-performance computing regions.
German auto supplier ZF improves profitability in H1 2026 July 31, 2026 The company increased its adjusted EBIT margin to 5.0% in the first half of 2026, up from 4.3% in the previous-year period. While sales declined 2.0% on a nominal basis, ZF achieved organic growth of 0.5% despite a challenging market environment.
The ESG bottleneck: finding time for hands-on implementation July 28, 2026 For Europe's electronics manufacturers, sustainability has become far more than a long-term ambition. Customer questionnaires, ESG platforms and an expanding regulatory framework are rapidly becoming part of everyday business, requiring companies not only to improve their environmental performance but also to demonstrate it through an increasing number of reporting frameworks.
Kontron secures European customer for 5G automotive modules July 23, 2026 This contract represents a milestone in Kontron’s strategy to establish a European alternative to non-European suppliers of mobile communications modules, as it marks the first time these modules will be used in a vehicle platform of a European car manufacturer.
Zollner expands capacity, builds phase 2 of Costa Rica project July 17, 2026 With completion of construction, the focus has now shifted to ramping up the new production and logistics operations. The investment lays the foundation for continued growth while strengthening the German EMS provider’s global manufacturing footprint.
SCHMID reports order intake of €30.7 million for second quarter July 16, 2026 Germany’s SCHMID Group reported revenues of EUR 27.7 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. For the full-year 2026, management maintains the guidance of more than EUR 100 million in revenues.
esmo marks 25 years, expands in Germany, China and Taiwan July 15, 2026 Today, the esmo Group employs approximately 285 people and generates annual revenue of around EUR 60 million through its two business divisions: semiconductor test solutions and special-purpose machinery.
Kontron launches production of 5G modules in Düsseldorf July 14, 2026 The new production line for 5G Automotive Network Access Devices (NADs) and 5G Industrial M.2 communication modules will consolidate Kontron’s position in a key future market.
OCSiAl to supply single wall carbon nanotubes to PowerCo facility July 09, 2026 Nanotubes for PowerCo will be supplied from OCSiAl’s production facility in Serbia to the PowerCo factory in Salzgitter, Germany, helping increase local sourcing of critical battery materials within Europe.
Europe holds a 2.5% share of a market it helped build July 08, 2026 New data from in4ma and EMSNOW puts the global EMS and ODM industry at USD 820 billion for 2025 – and Europe's share of that figure is shrinking in relative terms even as the continent's largest players post revenue growth.