EU outlines plan to speed up defence innovation April 16, 2026 The European Commission has unveiled a new EUR 115 million funding instrument aimed at accelerating the development and deployment of disruptive defence technologies, with a strong focus on SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups across the EU.
From selective soldering to inspection: how THT processes are evolving April 16, 2026 Through-hole technology (THT) has never disappeared from electronics manufacturing. But the way it is handled continues to shift — shaped less by the process itself and more by the conditions around it.
Meiko Electronics to set up PCB plant in Vietnam April 16, 2026 Japanese PCB manufacturer Meiko Electronics has decided to establish a new wholly owned subsidiary in Vietnam, aimed at expanding its PCB manufacturing capacity in the ASEAN region.
Eurofins to divest electronics testing unit for €575 million April 16, 2026 Eurofins Scientific SE has signed an agreement to sell its Electrical & Electronic Testing business, MET Labs, to UL Solutions Inc. for an enterprise value of EUR 575 million on a cash- and debt-free basis.
Extended lead times for key components weigh on server growth April 15, 2026 Extended lead times for key semiconductor and hardware components are increasingly shaping supply conditions in the server market, according to TrendForce.
First Evertiq Expo Zurich just around the corner – industry experts to take the stage April 15, 2026 On April 23, Zurich will host the inaugural edition of Evertiq Expo Zurich, bringing together industry professionals for a day that moves between technology, manufacturing and market realities — often without clear boundaries between them.
Hanwha partners with Indra to boost defence cooperation April 15, 2026 The two companies will promote a combined solution for Chile’s armoured vehicle program. Hanwha Aerospace will supply armoured vehicle platforms while Indra Group will provide Mission System Equipment and serve as regional coordination lead.
From rigidity to agility: modular robotics gains ground in EMS manufacturing April 14, 2026 Electronics manufacturers operating in high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) environments need more flexible automation to remain competitive, according to Piotr Owczarek of Fideltronik, Fitech and AIRob. Speaking at the Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026, he outlined how modular robotics and AI-driven systems can address the limitations of traditional automation.
Electronics under pressure: how real-world conflict is reshaping design assumptions April 14, 2026 For years, defence electronics followed a relatively stable logic. Systems were designed against defined threat models, tested in controlled environments, certified, and then deployed with the expectation that they would remain valid over time.
YMTC plans new fabs to boost capacity amid rising US-China tensions April 14, 2026 Chinese memory chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) is planning to build two additional plants alongside a facility nearing completion, in a move that would more than double its production capacity, according to a Reuters report citing sources familiar with the matter.
Agile closes acquisition of thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering April 13, 2026 thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering will continue as Krause Automation as part of Agile Robots. The acquisition combines Agile’s AI-powered automation solutions with the engineering and implementation expertise of Krause Automation.
Samsung weighs semiconductor packaging investment in Vietnam April 10, 2026 Samsung Electronics is considering an investment in chip testing and packaging operations in Vietnam, Reuters reports, citing a source familiar with the matter.
Modular robotics – key to flexibility in high-mix manufacturing April 09, 2026 During Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026, modular robotics and pragmatic automation took centre stage as Piotr Owczarek, Executive Leader in Industrial Operations & AI Innovation at Fitech and AIRob, outlined how manufacturers can better navigate the complexities of high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) production.
Nano Dimension sells AME and Fabrica product lines to Inspira April 08, 2026 Nano Dimension Ltd. has agreed to sell its additively manufactured electronics (AME) product line and its previously discontinued Fabrica product line to Inspira Technologies as part of an ongoing strategic review.
ZEISS opens quality excellence centre in North Carolina April 08, 2026 ZEISS has opened a new Quality Excellence Center in Huntersville, North Carolina, expanding its metrology and quality assurance footprint in the US.
OKI launches EMS offering for AI server equipment April 08, 2026 OKI has introduced a new electronics manufacturing services (EMS) offering targeting AI server equipment.
Murata completes new MLCC production building in Japan April 07, 2026 Japanese component manufacturer Murata has completed a new production building at its subsidiary Izumo Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. in Izumo, strengthening its capacity for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs).
Memory market rebounds, but AI demand reshapes recovery April 02, 2026 The semiconductor market has been sending mixed signals for some time now. Headline numbers suggest a return to growth, and in some segments even a strong rebound. At the same time, when looking more closely at how this growth is distributed, it becomes increasingly difficult to describe it as broad-based or evenly shared across the industry.
Visual highlights from Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026 April 01, 2026 Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026 returned to Tampere Hall on 26 March, where this year’s edition set a new visitor record. Over the course of the day, 297 visitors joined 79 exhibiting companies for a day of networking, insights, and innovation.
When light replaces needles: Evertiq Scholarship winners 2026 April 01, 2026 At Evertiq Expo Tampere on March 26, the moment was brief but meaningful. A check was handed over, applause followed, and two students – Razib Hasan and Jingjing Yang – stood on stage, representing something much bigger than a thesis project.
India approves electronic manufacturing projects worth $750M April 01, 2026 India’s electronics manufacturing sector produced goods worth USD 125 billion in the year to March 2025. The government hopes to increase this to USD 500 billion by fiscal 2031.
Wonderful PCB launches PCB reverse engineering services April 01, 2026 The China-based company delivers high-precision reverse engineering solutions that transform physical PCBs or PCB assemblies (PCBA) into complete, production-ready digital files.
Linkers signs MOU for potential stake increase in Thai wire harness manufacturer March 31, 2026 Malaysia-based Linkers Industries Limited has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to acquire additional equity in Thailand-based LPW Electronics Co. Ltd., as part of efforts to expand its manufacturing footprint.
Videoton strengthens US manufacturing footprint through Limtronik integration March 31, 2026 Hungarian EMS provider Videoton Group is stepping up international integration efforts following the acquisition of German electronics manufacturer Limtronik GmbH in 2025, with a particular focus on expanding capabilities in the United States.
Cochin Shipyard, HBL advance e-mobility for maritime sector March 31, 2026 The collaboration will focus on the development of advanced marine batteries, battery management systems, electric motors, power electronics and charging infrastructure. The JV aims to cater to both Indian and international markets.
Flex to acquire Electrical Power Products in $1.1 billion deal March 30, 2026 Electronics manufacturing services provider Flex has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire US-based Electrical Power Products (EP2), a supplier of engineered-to-order electrical power control and protection systems. The transaction is valued at approximately USD 1.1 billion, including anticipated tax benefits of around USD 0.1 billion.
Samsung partners with AMD on next-gen AI memory solutions March 30, 2026 The companies will collaborate on HBM4 supply for AMD Instinct MI455X GPUs and next-generation DDR5 solutions for AMD EPYC processors and the AMD Helios platform.
Evertiq Expo Tampere 2026 sets new visitor record March 27, 2026 Evertiq Expo returned to Tampere on March 26, 2026, bringing together the electronics industry at Tampere Hall in Finland’s third-largest city. This year’s event attracted 297 visitors from 202 companies, alongside 79 exhibiting companies — setting a new attendance record and highlighting continued engagement across the regional electronics ecosystem.
Kaynes announces OSAT opening ceremony, product launch March 27, 2026 Kaynes Semicon aims to create state-of-the-art semiconductor backend manufacturing capabilities and enable the next phase of innovation from India.
Foundry set to grow 24.8%, but not all of the market is keeping pace March 27, 2026 In December, Claus Aasholm, an analyst at Semiconductor Business Intelligence, raised an uncomfortable question in Evertiq: does the traditional semiconductor cycle still exist? His argument was straightforward — AI-driven growth is pulling the market into parallel trajectories that are increasingly difficult to reconcile within a single top-line number.
Normal Computing raises $50M to accelerate silicon design March 27, 2026 The US-based company builds AI for the semiconductor industry and is developing a new class of computing hardware, using its software to design its own hardware IP.
Nordic EMS firms step up M&A pace with defence-driven expansion March 26, 2026 M&A activity among Nordic EMS providers accelerated in 2025, with six companies completing nine acquisitions, reflecting a clear push toward international expansion and increased exposure to high-growth sectors.