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.
AI demand lifts top foundries' Q4 revenue, Samsung gains share March 12, 2026 Strong demand tied to AI infrastructure and new smartphone launches helped push revenue for the world’s ten largest semiconductor foundries up in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to new research from TrendForce.
ABB to invest $75 million in India to expand manufacturing and R&D March 11, 2026 ABB plans to invest approximately USD 75 million in India during 2026 to expand its manufacturing capacity and research and development activities across several locations in the country.
Doosan to supply manufacturing robot solutions to Kwangjin March 11, 2026 Under the agreement, Doosan Robotics will sequentially supply more than 100 manufacturing robot solutions to Kwangjin Group’s domestic and overseas plants through 2027.
NCAB monitors logistics impact as Middle East conflict disrupts air traffic March 10, 2026 The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is beginning to affect global logistics networks after authorities suspended flight operations at major regional hubs, according to PCB supplier NCAB Group.
"Artificial intelligence will support us, not replace us" March 10, 2026 High-mix, low-volume production has long been one of the most complex operational environments in the EMS industry. Short production runs, high product variability, frequent changeovers and constant time pressure mean that factories operate in a state of near-constant adaptation. At the same time, customer expectations for quality and flexibility continue to rise, while the availability of skilled labour remains limited. In such conditions, manufacturing ceases to be a collection of independent processes — it becomes a system in which every change carries wider operational consequences.
Rohm strengthens supply capability for GaN power devices March 10, 2026 By licensing TSMC GaN technology, Rohm will strengthen its supply capability to meet growing demand for GaN in applications such as AI servers and electric vehicles.
PLD Space secures €180M to accelerate global access to space March 09, 2026 With over EUR 350 million raised to date, this financing advances PLD Space’s strategic roadmap, supporting its transition to commercial operations and the scaling of its industrial and launch capabilities.
PPC partners with Metlen to develop 1,500MW BESS in Europe March 09, 2026 The purpose of the joint venture is the development, construction and operation of a portfolio of BESS projects of up to 1,500 MW / 3,000 MWh in Romania, Bulgaria and Italy, of which 1,000 MW are expected to be implemented within the next 12 months.
Aspocomp returns to profit in 2025 March 09, 2026 Finnish PCB manufacturer Aspocomp Group reported strong revenue growth in 2025, with net sales rising 38% YoY as demand from the semiconductor and defence sectors remained robust.
Qualcomm, Tata Electronics to manufacture automotive modules March 09, 2026 Qualcomm Technologies will manufacture Qualcomm Automotive Module products in India at Tata Electronics’ upcoming semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Jagiroad, Assam.
TASL inaugurates Airbus H125 production line in India March 06, 2026 By building the civil H125 and potentially its military variant H125M, Tata and Airbus are ensuring that Indian operators have immediate access to cutting-edge technology with localised maintenance and lifecycle support.
Top 100 EMS and ODM providers grow 23% in 2025 as AI infrastructure drives market March 06, 2026 The world’s largest EMS and ODM companies posted strong revenue growth in 2025, largely driven by demand for AI infrastructure and cloud data centres, according to new market data from analysts in4ma and industry publication EMSNOW.
Qnovo secures strategic investment from Hyundai, Kia March 06, 2026 By delivering a verifiable digital accounting of battery health via a scalable, hardware-free architecture, Qnovo enables automakers to maximize performance and safety in real-time.
Hyundai to invest $6 billion in AI, robotics, energy hub March 05, 2026 A significant portion of the investment will focus on new businesses based on these technologies, contributing to the development of South Korea’s future industrial competitiveness.
AI server build-outs drive NAND revenue up 23.8% in 4Q25 March 04, 2026 The global NAND Flash market extended its recovery in the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by accelerating AI infrastructure deployments, according to new figures from TrendForce. Combined revenue for the top five NAND Flash suppliers rose 23.8% QoQ to USD 21.17 billion in 4Q25.
Vervesemi Microelectronics raises $10 million in Series A March 04, 2026 The Indian company will accelerate commercialisation of its machine learning-enhanced analog signal chain chip portfolio, including advanced data converters and intelligent power and sensing solutions for industrial, smart energy, motor control and avionics applications.
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.
Welinq partners with Pasqal to boost networked quantum computing March 02, 2026 This collaboration has reached a milestone with InterQo, an EUR 4 million project that includes a bilateral industrial partnership between Pasqal and Welinq, alongside a dedicated research collaboration.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor acquires Swiss firm AST March 02, 2026 AST is engaged in maintenance, inspection and field services for rotating equipment such as compressors and steam turbines that drive compressors, used in resource and energy development sites, including in the oil and gas sectors.
Samsung, AMD to advance AI-powered network innovations March 02, 2026 Following last year’s validation milestone, both companies will introduce the successful results of multi-cell testing conducted at Samsung’s R&D Lab, enabling scalable deployments and greater processor flexibility within software-based network environments.
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.
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.
SEALSQ and WISeKey to relocate Geneva HQ, launch quantum hub February 24, 2026 SEALSQ Corp and its parent WISeKey International Holding, are planning to move their Geneva headquarters to the Pont-Rouge district in August 2026. The relocation coincides with the launch of the Geneva Quantum Centre of Excellence, intended to consolidate the group’s research and industrial deployment of quantum computing, post-quantum cybersecurity, and secure semiconductor technologies.
Volvo Cars to recall 40,000 EX30 over battery risk February 24, 2026 Volvo Cars will recall more than 40,000 EX30 electric SUVs due to a risk of battery pack overheating, the company told Reuters. The EX30 is one of the automaker’s best-selling electric models.
Cadence completes acquisition of Hexagon’s D&E business February 24, 2026 US-based Cadence Design Systems has completed its acquisition of the Design and Engineering (D&E) business from Swedish technology group Hexagon AB, in a deal valued at approximately EUR 2.7 billion.
Motherson opens new automotive lighting plant in Sanand, India February 24, 2026 Motherson has inaugurated a manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat, India, established as a strategic joint venture with Marelli. The plant is dedicated exclusively to producing exterior automotive lighting systems and expands the group’s capabilities in automotive component manufacturing.
NKT signs €6 billion copper supply deal with KGHM February 23, 2026 Denmark-based power cable manufacturer NKT has renewed its long-term copper supply agreement with Polish mining and smelting group KGHM Polska Miedź, securing European-produced copper for the period 2028–2036 in a deal valued at an estimated EUR 6 billion.
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.
Kontron expands manufacturing in Hungary with €5 million investment February 20, 2026 IoT and embedded computing technology specialist Kontron is expanding its manufacturing capacity in Hungary through its local subsidiary Kontron Electronics Kft.
Toyota recycling centre to be built in Poland February 19, 2026 Toyota Motor Europe has announced the construction of a new facility. The Circular Factory plant will be built in Wałbrzych and will focus on circular-economy activities, processing up to 20,000 end-of-life vehicles per year. The investment is intended to support the company’s transition toward climate neutrality.
AT&S funds new microelectronics research group at TU Graz February 19, 2026 Austria-based AT&S is funding the establishment of a new microelectronics research group at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), with a focus on IC substrates and advanced packaging technologies.