Evertiq Expo Gothenburg: From defence to semiconductors to the EMS industry September 03, 2025 Evertiq Expo Gothenburg returns on 4 September 2025 with a programme that spans defence, semiconductors, EMS manufacturing, sustainability, cybersecurity, and much more
Walt Custer, founder of Custer Consulting Group, passes away at 81 September 01, 2025 Walt Custer, the founder of Custer Consulting Group (CCG) and a prominent figure in the printed circuit board (PCB) and electronics manufacturing industry, has passed away peacefully at the age of 81.
Extending component lifecycles crucial for greener electronics August 28, 2025 The world produced a record 62 million tonnes of electronic waste in 2022, according to the UN’s latest Global E-waste Monitor. Less than a quarter of that was properly collected and recycled. With volumes projected to rise to 82 million tonnes by 2030, the gap between e-waste generation and recycling is widening.
Eltek receives orders totalling $2.4 million August 26, 2025 Israeli PCB manufacturer Eltek says it has received orders totalling USD 2.4 million from a defence customer.
VVDN expands manufacturing footprint into the UAE August 20, 2025 VVDN Technologies, a provider of software, product engineering and electronics manufacturing services, is setting up a new manufacturing facility in the UAE as part of its global expansion strategy. The new facility is slated to be operational in four weeks.
Wipro looks to strengthen India’s PCB Ecosystem August 19, 2025 Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN) has set up a new business division, Wipro Electronic Materials, as the company looks to manufacture high-performance base materials for PCBs.
Polymatech completes PCB manufacturing facility in Estonia August 15, 2025 Polymatech Electronics Limited has commissioned its new PCB manufacturing facility in Estonia, furthering the company's expansion into the European market.
Precoplat and MicroCirtec Merge August 12, 2025 Precoplat Präzisions-Leiterplatten-Technik GmbH and MicroCirtec Micro Circuit Technology GmbH have officially merged as of August 1, 2025.
Turning PCB and EMS waste into a strategic resource August 08, 2025 During Evertiq Expo in Berlin, Peter Kolbe, Co-CEO of MPM Environment Intelligence GmbH, presented a case for “Creating additional value when recycling production waste from PCB, EMS and OEM.” His presentation highlighted the environmental and economic stakes of e-waste management in Europe. Improper disposal can release harmful chemicals and heavy metals into ecosystems, endangering both nature and human health.
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.
Aspocomp increases revenue and order book – returns to profit August 05, 2025 Finnish PCB manufacturer Aspocomp reported strong growth in both revenue and its order book for the first half of the year, turning to profit in the process.
Exception PCB returns to British ownership August 05, 2025 Wright Industries has acquired Exception PCB Ltd, bringing the PCB manufacturer back into UK ownership. The company will operate as part of the Connexion Technologies group, which is owned by Wright Industries.
Report: Kaynes planning to set up $570M facility in Tamil Nadu August 04, 2025 The upcoming plant at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu will manufacture advanced components such as 74-layer PCBs, high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs, flexible PCBs, high-performance laminates, camera module assemblies, and wire harness assemblies, the report said.
ESD industry posts $5.1 billion in revenue in Q1 2025 July 16, 2025 All geographic regions reported growth, with Americas, EMEA and Japan registering double digit increases.
Mycronic reports 35% increase in net sales in Q2 2025 July 14, 2025 Despite sales growth, order intake fell to SEK 1.3 billion from SEK 2 billion. In the second quarter, order intake saw a decline of 37%. EBIT amounted to SEK 568 million and the EBIT margin was 27%.
Incap Electronics UK achieves JOSCAR Zero accreditation July 07, 2025 The accreditation builds on Incap UK’s existing membership in the JOSCAR (Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register) community and aligns with growing ESG and carbon reporting expectations across the defence and aerospace sectors.
TT Electronics achieves ISO 13485 certification at Mexicali facility July 02, 2025 TT Electronics has announced that its EMS facility in Mexicali, Mexico, has been certified to the ISO 13485:2016 standard — an internationally recognised quality management system for medical device manufacturing.
IPC becomes Global Electronics Association June 24, 2025 The organization known as IPC – originally the Institute of Printed Circuits – is changing its name to the Global Electronics Association, and unveils a new study on the electronics industry.
Ventec expands halogen-free PCB material stock in Europe June 17, 2025 Ventec International Group has reinforced its commitment to halogen-free PCB manufacturing in Europe with a significant investment in inventory at its Kirchheimbolanden facility in Germany.
Teltonika to triple output with four new manufacturing sites in Lithuania June 12, 2025 Lithuanian electronics manufacturer Teltonika is significantly expanding its production footprint with the construction of four new factories, aiming to triple production by the end of 2025.
Europe's PCB landscape: 2024’s top 30 manufacturers revealed June 05, 2025 Evertiq has previously reported on the long-term decline of the European PCB industry. Back in the 1990s, the EU accounted for around 20–30% of global production. Today, that figure stands at just 2%. But who are the champions still holding strong in the storm?
Agfa, Technica announce partnership for US Orgacon distribution June 04, 2025 Orgacon is Agfa’s advanced portfolio of conductive inks and coatings that includes coating formulations and EL-P screen inks for optical, anti-static and printed electronic applications.
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.
Why PCB raw materials matter: performance, reliability, and cost June 04, 2025 ICAPE offers an overview of the key factors in PCB raw material selection and the considerations that guide their use.
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.
Can Europe regain control of its industrial future? June 03, 2025 With growing concern over the state of Europe's electronics manufacturing industry, Evertiq will host a panel discussion on June 5 during Evertiq Expo Berlin to examine the region’s strategic position and explore solutions to its ongoing industrial decline.
Factronix: reclaimed components key to greener electronics June 02, 2025 As the electronics industry faces growing pressure to improve sustainability and resource efficiency, Germany’s Factronix is promoting component reclaim and reuse as a viable path forward.
Reduce, reuse and recycle at Evertiq Expo: the green electronics shift May 29, 2025 Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword in the electronics industry — it's fast becoming a core strategy that shapes how companies design, produce, and manage their business to minimise environmental impact. At its core, the solution is something most already know: the three R's — reduce, reuse, recycle. The concept may seem simple, but applying it in the world of electronics manufacturing is far more complex than it appears.
FastlinkPCB grows global presence across four countries May 28, 2025 FastlinkPCB says it has completed its international expansion by establishing subsidiaries in the United States, Germany, Switzerland, and Malaysia over the past year – forming a localised service network across North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
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.
When chip repair means microsurgery inside the IC May 23, 2025 While replacing a faulty component is usually the go-to solution in electronics repair, things get more complex when the integrated circuit in question stores critical data – for example, encryption keys. In such cases, replacement is not an option, and the only viable path may be physical repair inside the chip itself.
Visual highlights from Evertiq Expo Malmö 2025 May 22, 2025 On May 15, 2025, Malmö Arena once again became the epicentre of Sweden's electronics industry as Evertiq Expo returned for its fourth edition.