IonQ receives approval to complete $1.8B acquisition of SkyWater July 31, 2026 Following the close of the transaction, SkyWater will continue to serve a full range of customers as a US-based semiconductor foundry, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of IonQ under the SkyWater name.
Confidee's answer to shortages: full transparency and the freedom to cancel orders July 30, 2026 As material shortages push lead times for advanced printed circuit boards towards 2028, four-year-old PCB supplier Confidee has built its strategy around the opposite of locking customers into rigid commitments: complete transparency and a clear policy allowing customers to cancel or rebalance production without damaging the relationship. That is according to board member Didrik Bech.
Korkia receives environmental permit for solar, BESS project July 09, 2026 Located in the Vilmoren forest area in Dalarna, a region in central Sweden, Smedjebacken is a flagship project in Korkia’s Swedish portfolio. Once operational, the project is estimated to produce approximately 150 GWh of electricity annually.
Europe holds a 2.5% share of a market it helped build July 08, 2026 New data from in4ma and EMSNOW puts the global EMS and ODM industry at USD 820 billion for 2025 – and Europe's share of that figure is shrinking in relative terms even as the continent's largest players post revenue growth.
Silex acquires Onsemi fab in Pennsylvania for $40 million July 07, 2026 Swedish MEMS foundry Silex Microsystems has entered into a binding agreement to acquire a 200mm semiconductor fab in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania, in the United States, from Onsemi. The purchase price is USD 40 million.
Five cities, five expos, one season – and then something new June 29, 2026 Dennis Dahlgren and Ewelina Bednarz reflect on the spring Expo season and look ahead to their first trip to the International in4ma EMS & PCB Forum in Würzburg.
Europe's top 20 EMS companies: a fragmented landscape with pockets of strength June 18, 2026 With 31 companies in the global EMS/ODM Top 100, Europe has breadth – but not scale. A look at the region's top 20 reveals a manufacturing base spread across 14 countries, led by Germany and with the Nordics punching well above their weight.
NOTE invests in Wolverhampton and rebrands Kasdon Electronics June 04, 2026 Less than eight months after acquiring Kasdon Group, NOTE has completed an investment programme at the Wolverhampton facility. The production area has been extended by 650 square metres, and the site now operates under the name NOTE Wolverhampton.
EMS under the hood: Dissecting the financial engines of Europe’s manufacturing leaders May 29, 2026 EMS companies have been recently publishing mainly positive headlines related to growth and improving profitability. Even the most struggling companies, Lacroix and TT Electronics, are indicating a comeback after serious restructuring in the Americas region. This is very welcome news for the industry after all the recent crises impacting demand and supply chain.
NOTE inaugurates new factory in Torsby, doubling production capacity May 27, 2026 Swedish EMS provider NOTE has inaugurated a new production facility in Torsby, Värmland. The factory doubles the company's production floor space at the site and is built for advanced electronics manufacturing serving customers in defence, medical technology and other demanding segments.
Evertiq Expo celebrated 15 years – in the city where it all began May 22, 2026 On 21 May, Evertiq Expo returned to Lund – the city where it all started. After several years at Malmö Arena, the event was back on home turf for its 15th anniversary, this time at Sparbanken Skåne Arena.
Kongsberg and Mesko expand cooperation around the Piorun system May 22, 2026 During the Defence24 Days conference in Warsaw, Norwegian Kongsberg and Polish Mesko announced a strategic partnership focused on integrating the Piorun missile system with the Protector RS6 and RS4 remote weapon stations. The information was later published on Kongsberg’s website.
EMS in Sweden – Ten factories, half the market May 21, 2026 57.5%. That is the share of the entire Swedish EMS market held by just ten individual production sites. Not ten companies – ten factories.
Evertiq Expo Lund: Strategies, security and the hardware Europe is missing May 19, 2026 Factories are being built, strategies are being written and investments are being made at a pace the electronics industry has not seen in decades. What is actually happening — and what is still missing — is the theme of this year's Expo in Lund.
Macnica ATD Europe acquires Indesmatech May 12, 2026 Semiconductor distributor Macnica ATD Europe has acquired Indesmatech, a pan-European technology advisory company specialising in semiconductor representation, design-in support and consulting.
Garo moves production from Poland to Sweden May 12, 2026 Swedish manufacturer Garo is closing its Polish production facility and consolidating operations to Gnosjö and Hillerstorp in Sweden. The move affects approximately 80 employees in Poland and is expected to generate annual net savings of at least SEK 25 million, about EUR 2.3 million.
Tachyon expands partnership with Sivers, boosts FWA portfolio May 11, 2026 The expanded USD 1.5 million development partnership addresses growing demand for higher-capacity, short-range mmWave links in dense urban and enterprise FWA deployments and will enable faster, broader network deployment of 28GHz and 60GHz transceivers.
Defence spending drives arms revenue surge – Europe’s top 20 May 07, 2026 The world’s largest arms producers saw their revenues climb in 2024, as governments ramped up efforts to modernise and expand their military capabilities.
Omdia lifts 2026 semiconductor outlook as AI-driven memory constraints intensify April 28, 2026 Omdia has significantly raised its 2026 semiconductor revenue forecast, now projecting growth of 62.7%, citing sustained AI-driven demand and tightening supply conditions in memory markets.
Kitron to expand manufacturing capacity in Sweden April 27, 2026 EMS provider Kitron is planning to expand its manufacturing footprint in Örnsköldsvik with a new facility for its subsidiary Kitron Eltech.
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.
Lyten plans industrial hub in Poland following Northvolt site acquisition March 20, 2026 US-based energy technology company Lyten has announced plans to establish an industrial hub in Gdańsk, centred around a facility acquired from Northvolt in late 2025.
Evertiq Expo returns to Lund 2026 March 19, 2026 On May 21, 2026, Evertiq Expo makes its long-awaited return to Lund, reconnecting with the city where it all began. Now in its 15th year, Evertiq Expo will be held at Sparbanken Skåne Arena, bringing together companies, researchers, and professionals from Sweden’s electronics and technology sectors.
Nordic EMS companies punch above their weight globally March 13, 2026 The Nordic region may have a relatively small population, but it maintains a surprisingly strong presence in the global electronics manufacturing services industry.
Nuvve partners with Omnia to address 1GW pipeline March 11, 2026 The first project is a 50MW/75MWh European CE-approved BESS located in Sweden. It is expected to commence operations during the second quarter of 2026.
Lyten completes acquisition of Northvolt Sweden February 27, 2026 Battery company Lyten has completed its acquisition of Northvolt’s Swedish assets, valued at nearly USD 5 billion. The deal includes the Northvolt Ett and Ett Expansion sites in Skellefteå and Northvolt Labs in Västerås.
European EMS downturn continues as modest recovery eyed for 2026 February 27, 2026 At Evertiq Expo Warsaw on 23 October 2025, Mareike Haass of market research firm in4ma and Christoph Solka of the Global Electronics Association presented new data showing a European EMS industry still struggling to recover from a sharp post-pandemic correction.
Hanza inaugurates new factory in Årjäng February 26, 2026 Hanza has inaugurated a new production facility in Årjäng, Sweden, expanding its local manufacturing capacity and adding new resources aimed at the defence and security industry.
Stark boosts European footprint with R&D hub in Ukraine and office in Greece February 16, 2026 German defence technology company Stark has announced the opening of an R&D hub in Ukraine and a regional office in Greece, marking a strategic expansion across Europe.
NCAB increases order intake – but full-year profit declines February 13, 2026 PCB supplier NCAB reported increased order intake and improved results in the fourth quarter of 2025, while full-year profit declined compared with 2024.
Finland’s R&D model and its role in the electronics industry February 03, 2026 In a recent analysis, Evertiq explored which countries dominate global R&D spending. Viewed through the lens of absolute investment volumes, the picture is largely shaped by the United States and China, followed by established industrial powerhouses such as Germany, Japan and France. Shifting that lens away from global heavyweights and toward a smaller, highly R&D-intensive economy reveals a different dynamic — one where the relationship between research investment and industrial capability becomes more clearly defined. Finland provides a useful case for understanding how research investment translates into industrial capability.
Who is the leader in R&D spending? January 28, 2026 For years, the global technology narrative seemed simple: the United States led in innovation, while China was primarily seen as the world’s manufacturing floor. But that picture has been changing rapidly, almost in real time. As competition between Washington and Beijing increasingly centres on technology and strategic industries, a key question emerges: do the numbers actually reflect this shift? Has China truly caught up with — or even overtaken — the United States in research and development spending? And how does the broader global ranking look beyond this high-profile rivalry?