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.
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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.
EU concerned about US restrictions on AI chips
January 17, 2025
In a joint statement, EU Executive Vice President Henna Virkkunen and Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič expressed concern over recently adopted US measures that restrict access to exports of advanced AI chips for certain EU member states and their companies.
PGZ and Raytheon launch Expert Cable Center in Poland
January 17, 2025
Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) has announced a major milestone in Poland’s defense industry. Wojskowe Zakłady Uzbrojenia S.A. (WZU), a PGZ subsidiary, has signed an agreement with Raytheon Polska to launch the Expert Cable Center in Grudziądz. This state-of-the-art facility will produce over 80 types of cables for the Patriot air and missile defense system, further enhancing Poland’s national defense capabilities.
New factory for BSH in Poland
January 16, 2025
BSH Home Appliances Group is strengthening its operations in Poland. Industrial real estate developer Panattoni will construct a new, larger factory for the company, which will relocate its small home appliances production from the current location.
Polish company implements industrial UPD technology in China
January 06, 2025
Polish company XTPL, which specializes in nano-printing for advanced electronics, has made the first industrial deployment of its proprietary Ultra Precise Dispensing (UPD) technology. The company is fulfilling an order for a Chinese display manufacturer listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The UPD modules will be used to repair defects in ultra-high-resolution displays.
25 Years of growth, together with the electronics Industry
December 23, 2024
25 years ago, in December 1999, Evertiq was founded after Henrik Björsell who saw a need for a news platform tailored to the electronics industry – one that embraced emerging technologies and operated online.
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EU makes a push to boost European AI innovation
December 12, 2024
The European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC) has selected seven proposals to establish and operate the first AI Factories across Europe.
2024 was a stable year for Alba PCB
November 22, 2024
The 2024 Evertiq Expo season concluded on October 24 with Evertiq Expo Warsaw – wrapping up a year of successful trade shows. Among the highlights was an interview with Fabio Puccia Modica of Alba PCB Group, who shared insights on the year, the company’s future plans, and their recent acquisition of the Polish PCB manufacturer WMEltar.
A year in highlights – Evertiq Expo 2024
November 20, 2024
2024 was a landmark year for Evertiq Expos, the one-day exhibitions hosted by Evertiq across Europe. Building on a legacy of successful events, this year's expos exceeded expectations, bringing industry professionals together to discuss trends, challenges, and innovations in the electronics sector.
East-West contrasts shape Europe’s EMS landscape
November 19, 2024
On 24 October 2024, industry analyst and in4ma founder Dieter G. Weiss addressed the audience at the Evertiq Expo Warsaw, sharing insights into the European EMS landscape. Weiss offered a comprehensive overview of the sector’s dynamics, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, highlighting market trends, labour challenges, and economic shifts.
Kimball reports 70% drop in Q1 profit, Tampa plant to be shut
November 06, 2024
Kimball Electronics’ net income dropped from USD 10.8 million to USD 3.2 million. The Jasper, Indiana-based company posted a Q1 revenue of USD 374.3 million.
Asteelflash strengthens global footprint with new facility in Poland
October 31, 2024
EMS provider Asteelflash, a member of USE, has s officially opened its newly constructed production facility in Biskupice Podgórne, near Wrocław, Poland
Intel plans layoffs in Poland
October 30, 2024
News has surfaced in Poland of planned layoffs by Intel in Gdańsk. According to the trojmiasto.pl, the tech giant filed a notice with the Gdańsk Labor Office last week, announcing its intention to move forward with the layoffs.
Warsaw becomes the beating heart of the electronics industry
October 28, 2024
On October 24, it was once again time for Evertiq Expo to take place in Warsaw. For one day, the Polish capital earned the title of the European capital of the electronics industry.
Exclusive: Top 30 EMS providers in CEE unveiled
October 24, 2024
At this year’s Evertiq Expo in Warsaw, the spotlight shone on the top 30 largest EMS providers in Central and Eastern Europe. Unveiled exclusively at the Expo on October 24, the top list highlights key players driving the region's electronics manufacturing industry. So, who are the biggest players in the region?
A misunderstood crisis: the semiconductor "shortage"
October 21, 2024
At Evertiq Expo Gothenburg, industry experts Dieter Weiss and Dr. Mareike Haass from in4ma discussed the misunderstood semiconductor "shortage" and its severe impact on the EMS sector. They explained how panic buying inflated demand, leading to an inventory surplus and revenue struggles in 2024. They also stressed the need for immediate action to stabilise the market for 2025.
LG Energy Solution, Ford sign 109 GWh EV battery deal
October 17, 2024
The total value of these two contracts is estimated to be at least USD 9.5 billion. LGES plans to manufacture these batteries at its plant in Poland, starting in 2026.
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