Poland in the race for the Baltic AI GigaFactory August 29, 2025 Poland, together with Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia, has submitted an Expression of Interest to the European Commission for the creation of the Baltic AI GigaFactory – a project valued at around 3 billion euros and designed to become the region’s largest high-performance computing infrastructure for artificial intelligence. According to Poland’s Ministry of Digital Affairs, the proposal was formally lodged in June 2025 as part of the EU’s InvestAI initiative. Now these countries must wait for a decision.
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.
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.
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.
Denmark buys four MQ-9B SkyGuardians from GA-ASI July 30, 2025 The platform provides pole-to-pole satellite control and de-icing capabilities to enable missions in the harsh conditions of the Arctic in support of Denmark and its NATO Allies.
Safran finalises acquisition of Collins flight controls business July 30, 2025 The acquired business employs approximately 4,000 people across eight main facilities in Europe (UK, Italy and France) and Asia, and has activities in Poland, USA and India.
Lyten secures over $200 million to support its acquisition strategy July 29, 2025 Lyten intends to accelerate its acquisition strategy and expansion plans in the US and Europe with the additional capital. Lyten has also acquired the rights to Northvolt’s energy storage products, Voltpack Mobile Systems (VMS), Voltrack and future BESS products currently in development.
Stellantis discontinues hydrogen fuel cell technology development program July 18, 2025 As the hydrogen market is showing no development prospect at mid-term, Stellantis has decided to discontinue its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program. Series production of hydrogen-powered Pro One vans in Hordain, France, and Gliwice, Poland, ends.
Lyten acquires Northvolt's Polish manufacturing operation July 01, 2025 Lyten, a US-based manufacturer of lithium-sulfur batteries, will acquire Northvolt’s Dwa ESS operations in Gdansk, Poland, a 25,000 square metre battery energy storage systems (BESS) manufacturing and R&D facility.
Compal's new automotive electronics facility in Poland stands ready July 01, 2025 Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Compal Electronics has completed the first phase of its new automotive electronics facility in Czeladź, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, marking a key step in the company's expansion into the European market.
From Gdańsk to Europe: Unisystem’s evolution in display innovation June 30, 2025 At the turn of the 1980s and 1990s, many companies in Poland started their operations in conditions far removed from today's reality – no internet, limited access to components and technology, not to mention a lack of capital – what kept them running was often improvisation and sheer determination. Today, some of these companies are mature technology organisations, successfully competing in international markets.
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.
Europe’s top 20 defence companies: Who leads the arms race? May 28, 2025 The global defence industry never sleeps. Geopolitical tensions – from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East to the arms build-up in East Asia – are fuelling record-breaking investments in military technology and production.
Evertiq Scholarship to be awarded in Cracow for the first time May 26, 2025 Evertiq is pleased to announce that its scholarship initiative—created to support and recognise the next generation of electronics engineers—will, for the first time, be awarded during Evertiq Expo Cracow on May 28, 2025.
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.
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.
Flex's critical power business doubles its European footprint May 19, 2025 Flex’s Critical Power Business, Anord Mardix, is launching a major expansion of its European operations with the acquisition of a new manufacturing facility in Bielsko-Biała, Poland.
LGES, Derichebourg to build battery recycling plant in France April 30, 2025 Construction of the plant in the Val-d’Oise region of France will begin in 2026, with operations scheduled to start in 2027. The plant will specialize in pre-processing and collection of end-of-life EV batteries.
Europe’s patent landscape: stable, but no breakthrough April 25, 2025 In 2023, the European Patent Office (EPO) received a record number of patent applications from companies, research institutions, and individual inventors alike — a total of 199,275. So, did 2024 break that record? Not quite. Still, the data shows that innovation activity in Europe remains at a consistently high level.
Hanwha, WB Group sign agreement for guided missile JV in Poland April 25, 2025 The collaboration will consist of Hanwha Aerospace holding a 51% majority stake in the new entity and Poland’s WB Electronics — a WB Group subsidiary — holding the remaining 49%.
Evertiq Expo heads to Malmö, Kraków, and Berlin this spring April 08, 2025 Evertiq Expo will continue its 2025 European tour with spring events scheduled in Malmö, Kraków, and Berlin. Following successful expos earlier this year in Sophia Antipolis, France, and Tampere, Finland, the upcoming expos will maintain focus on the electronics industry amid ongoing global uncertainty.
Breaking down the Nordic EMS market – a top 10 list March 27, 2025 The Nordic EMS industry is thriving, with over 74 companies in Sweden, 39 in Finland, 28 in Denmark, and 17 in Norway competing for market share. As the industry experiences continued growth, fuelled by continuous innovation and a changing technology landscape, the top players are cementing their dominance.
LG Energy secures ESS supply deal with Poland’s PGE March 26, 2025 The two companies will collaborate to establish a battery energy storage facility in Żarnowiec, Poland. State-owned energy firm PGE plans to start the project’s commercial operation in 2027.
FAMES Pilot Line launches open-access call for EU chip industry March 25, 2025 Participants whose requests are selected will have access to FAMES technologies as they become available. Open-Access Calls will take place each spring through 2028.
PGE to invest $4.7 billion in battery storage projects March 25, 2025 PGE, Poland’s largest power utility, aims to build 85 energy storage projects that will hike its storage capacity to over 17,000 megawatt hours and power 2.5 million households.
Evertiq expands presence with key hires and new office space March 25, 2025 Evertiq, first in electronics news and expo, is accelerating its growth by strengthening its presence in key European markets.
Stellantis invests $41M in Italy plant to make EV engine parts March 21, 2025 The facility in Verrone will manufacture steel components for electric drive modules Stellantis currently makes in other European plants, with production expected to start at the end of 2027.
Second wave of AI factories set to drive EU-wide innovation March 20, 2025 Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Poland, and Slovenia will host the newly selected AI Factories, supported by a combined national and EU investment of around EUR 485 million.
GA-ASI, CAE sign agreement to develop next-gen Mission Trainer February 19, 2025 The agreement will enhance the training capabilities for operators of MQ-9B and builds on the long-standing business relationship between GA-ASI and CAE, according to a media release.
Northvolt sells industrial battery division to Scania February 18, 2025 Northvolt has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement to divest its Systems Industrial division to Scania
Fab delays and cancellations start to pile up January 30, 2025 The semiconductor industry is grappling with uncertainty as several high-profile semiconductor fab projects are struggling with delays, suspensions, or outright cancellations.
Schunk opens new CoLabs in Poland and Spain January 22, 2025 Schunk is enhancing the automation capabilities of its subsidiaries in Spain and Poland with the launch of new robotic application centers, known as CoLabs. These additions bring Schunk’s global CoLab network to 15 locations.