Cybersecurity in IoT: Mandatory from August 2025
June 24, 2025
From 1 August 2025, all new radio-connected devices entering the EU market must comply with strict cybersecurity standards. What does this mean, and how can manufacturers prepare? We explored the topic at Evertiq Expo Krakow 2025.
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Claus Aasholm on the ripples and tsunamis in the chip supply chain
June 23, 2025
“This tide does not lift all boats” – Aasholm warns of structural industry shifts driven by AI, geopolitics and China’s quiet semiconductor conquest.
Voltfang raises €15M to boost grid resilience across Europe
June 19, 2025
With this new capital, German cleantech startup Voltfang aims to scale its production capacities and deliver an additional 250 megawatt-hours of sustainable battery storage across Europe by the end of 2026.
New layoffs coming to Intel, memo reveals up to 20% job cuts globally
June 18, 2025
Intel plans to lay off between 15% and 20% of its factory workforce, according to an internal memo obtained by The Oregonian. The cuts are expected to begin in July and result in several thousand job losses worldwide.
Trymax installs 500th process chamber in Asia
June 17, 2025
Trymax Semiconductor Equipment has reached a key milestone with the installation of its 500th process chamber in Asia. The Dutch company, known for its plasma- and UV-based solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, reported continued demand from regional markets including China, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
FlexGen partners with Rosendin to deliver BESS solution for data centers
June 16, 2025
The project will integrate proprietary technology and innovations from both Rosendin and FlexGen, including Rosendin’s BESSUPS design and method patent and FlexGen’s Soft Grid Interconnection and Island Grid Transient Frequency Stabilization patents.
Trump's first onshoring win isn’t the iPhone – it's the AI server
June 12, 2025
As Nikkei Asia reports in a new investigation, the US is quietly assembling a domestic supply chain for one of the most complex machines in the world: the AI server. And while Apple has resisted political pressure to move iPhone production onshore, a host of data centre suppliers – including Foxconn, Wistron, TSMC and SK Hynix – are rapidly expanding their US footprint to serve customers like Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon.
Micron commits $200B to US DRAM and AI memory manufacturing
June 12, 2025
Micron Technology will expand its US investment to approximately USD 150 billion in memory manufacturing and USD 50 billion in R&D, marking one of the largest semiconductor initiatives since the CHIPS Act.
GENESIS project launches to steer Europe towards sustainable chipmaking
June 09, 2025
With a budget of close to €55 million, GENESIS will drive innovative solutions in emission control, eco-friendly materials such as alternatives to PFAS-based ones, waste minimization, and raw material reuse.
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.
AT&S opens Europe’s first IC substrate plant facility in Leoben
June 04, 2025
Austrian microelectronics and PCB manufacturer AT&S has officially inaugurated Europe's first local research and production centre for IC substrates.
Lyten announces drone propulsion initiative powered by Li-S batteries
June 03, 2025
The initiative, to meet the needs of US defense applications, is built on a next-gen drone energy storage system powered by Lyten’s ultra-lightweight lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries.
Uncertainty, security and the future of electronics – highlights from Evertiq Expo Kraków 2025
May 30, 2025
This year’s edition of Evertiq Expo Kraków, held on 28 May, confirmed once again its role as a key reference point not only for the Polish but also for the European electronics industry – not only as a space for networking and business development, but above all, as a forum for meaningful discussion on the challenges and realities the sector is currently facing.
Incap continues to upgrade its SMT technology in the UK
May 27, 2025
EMS provider Incap Electronics UK says it has completed the second phase of its SMT production lines upgrade at its facility in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Cybersecurity, IoT, and AI at Evertiq Expo Kraków 2025
May 26, 2025
The electronics industry is evolving fast — and Evertiq Expo Kraków 2025 offers a one-day, high-impact look at the technologies, regulations, and strategies shaping that change. From embedded systems and wireless networks to cybersecurity and defence industry dynamics, this year’s agenda reflects the growing complexity of designing, building, and securing electronic systems in Europe and beyond.
ChargePoint, Eaton establish EV charging partnership
May 26, 2025
The companies will integrate EV charging and infrastructure solutions, co-developing new technologies to advance bidirectional power flow and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities — enabling EVs to act as a power source for homes, buildings and more.
Cybersecurity isn’t optional – it’s a responsibility
May 22, 2025
As cyber incidents surge across Europe, the topic of cybersecurity is taking on a whole new dimension. No longer confined to the realm of IT specialists, it has become a pressing operational challenge for electronics manufacturers, system designers, and decision-makers across the industry.
UST partners with T-Works to advance automotive, chip product development
May 22, 2025
UST will serve as the systems integrator, offering end-to-end solutions and providing a launch pad for T-Works startups to scale up, specifically in areas such as Automotive AI platforms, Semiconductor ATE frameworks, and Smart Factory integration, in India.
Wolfspeed reportedly preparing for bankruptcy
May 21, 2025
Wolfspeed is said to be preparing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing within weeks, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and Reuters. The move comes after failed restructuring talks and growing financial pressure from falling demand and aggressive Chinese competition.
Canadian battery recycler Li-Cycle files for bankruptcy protection
May 16, 2025
Li-Cycle has entered into a USD 10.5 million debtor-in-possession financing and a stalking horse credit bid for at least USD 40 million with Glencore, its largest secured creditor.
Honda, Quemix develop quantum state readout technology
May 16, 2025
Honda R&D and Quemix have successfully developed a new quantum state readout technology that only “scans” information such as the intensity and shape, which characterizes the classical data from the X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectral data stored in the quantum computer as quantum state.
Tough Times for Hackers – Part 2: Applying the EN 18031 standard
May 14, 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. Part 2 looks into its application.
Sweden’s semiconductor moment in focus during Malmö panel
May 12, 2025
As demand for advanced technologies continues to rise, semiconductors have taken on a central role in enabling innovation across industries. On May 15th, during Evertiq Expo Malmö, a panel discussion will bring together voices from within the Swedish semiconductor ecosystem to examine the country’s position – and its prospects – within the global semiconductor landscape.
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.
SEMI: EU must quadruple semiconductor funding
May 08, 2025
The EU should quadruple its semiconductor investment and establish a dedicated budget to support the sector, industry association SEMI says, according to a Reuters report.
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).
GPV reports 5% drop in Q1 revenue – optimises its footprint
May 07, 2025
Denmark-based EMS provider GPV has had a satisfactory start to 2025. The electronics manufacturer generated sales of DKK 2.2 billion (EUR 294.8 million) in the first quarter of 2025, against DKK 2.3 billion (EUR 308.2 million) in the same period last year, a YoY decrease of 5%, in line with expectations.
Novo Energy to cut workforce by 50% following Northvolt collapse
May 05, 2025
Novo Energy says that it will reduce its workforce by approximately 50% and implement a broader reorganisation of its operations in response to the bankruptcy of Northvolt, its former technology partner.
Forge Nano’s battery and chip ambitions get $40M boost
May 02, 2025
Forge Nano’s total capital investment now exceeds USD 140 million, adding RockCreek to a shareholder roster that includes GM Ventures, Volkswagen, LG Technology Ventures, Hanwha, Mitsui Kinzoku, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, Air Liquide, Catalus Capital and SBI Investment
Europe's semiconductor target appears out of reach
April 30, 2025
It is very unlikely that the EU will meet its target of a 20% share of the global market for microchips by 2030, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA).
Stellantis, Factorial advance solid-state battery tech
April 28, 2025
US firm Factorial Energy’s validated 77Ah FEST cells demonstrated an energy density of 375Wh/kg with over 600 cycles progressing towards automotive qualification, a milestone for large-format lithium-metal solid-state battery.
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