Dirk Stans on strengthening Europe’s electronics industry
May 30, 2025
Over the past few months, Dirk Stans, Managing Partner at Eurocircuits, has been a vocal advocate for strengthening Europe’s electronics industry. In a series of articles, published by Evertiq, he has addressed critical structural challenges – and proposed pragmatic, actionable reforms. At Evertiq Expo Berlin on June 5, he will bring these ideas together in a comprehensive presentation.
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U.S. imposes new export restrictions on chip design software to China
May 30, 2025
The United States has instructed a wide range of companies to halt shipments of various products to China without a license, and has revoked previously issued licenses for certain vendors, according to a report from Reuters.
Lynkwell launches QuickLynk to reduce EV charger connection time
May 30, 2025
By eliminating manual configuration steps, QuickLynk streamlines the setup of Lynkwell’s XLynk Level 2 charger, enabling installers to be more efficient and empowering site hosts to control their new charger settings.
Hungary again top European destination for Chinese FDI
May 30, 2025
Hungary received 31% of all Chinese FDI targeting EU and UK in 2024. Investment in EV manufacturing played a central role, with Hungary alone receiving 62% of all Chinese EV-related FDI, up from 57% the previous year.
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.
Horiba to set up new production base in Malaysia
May 29, 2025
The Horiba Group is set to significantly expand its operations in Malaysia with plans to establish its first manufacturing facility in the state of Kedah.
VECV partners with Statiq to boost EV adoption in India
May 29, 2025
Statiq will extend access to its expanding network of over 8,000 charging points from leading CPOs on its aggregated platform across India, making charging simpler, faster and more efficient for Eicher customers.
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.
Trumpf Electronics opens technical centre in Malaysia
May 28, 2025
German plasma power specialist Trumpf Electronics has opened a new technical centre in Malaysia, marking its first facility in Southeast Asia
AT&S to open Europe's first advanced IC substrate facility in June
May 28, 2025
AT&S is preparing to open a new high-tech production facility for advanced IC substrates and packaging technologies in Leoben, Austria. Set to officially launch in June 2025, the site will be the first of its kind in Europe and is expected to play a key role in strengthening Europe's microelectronics supply chain.
Born in Finland, Made in USA: Premix opens North Carolina plant
May 28, 2025
Premix Group, a Finnish manufacturer of conductive polymer compounds, has launched its first US production facility in Dallas, North Carolina. Backed by USD 79 million in federal funding, the plant aims to strengthen domestic supply chains for critical diagnostics and high-performance applications.
Swedish giants to build AI factory with Nvidia
May 28, 2025
A group of leading Swedish companies – AstraZeneca, Ericsson, Saab and SEB – together with Wallenberg Investments and Nvidia, plans to build Sweden’s largest AI supercomputer. The new system will be based on Nvidia’s latest generation of accelerated computing and operated by a jointly owned company to provide sovereign, secure access to AI compute capacity.
TSMC to launch European chip design centre in Munich
May 27, 2025
Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC is preparing to strengthen its European presence with the opening of a new design centre in Munich, Germany.
Mario Merino takes the helm at Avnet Abacus
May 27, 2025
Mario Merino will be appointed as president of Avnet Abacus, effective 1 July 2025. He will succeed Rudy Van Parijs, who is set to retire at the end of Avnet's 2025 fiscal year after more than three decades with the company.
Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 jobs globally in major restructuring
May 26, 2025
Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars will reduce its global workforce by approximately 3,000 positions, including consultants, as part of a sweeping cost-cutting programme aimed at securing long-term profitability amid growing pressure in the automotive industry.
Top 5 EMS trends that will shape the electronics industry in 2025
May 26, 2025
From prototype to mass production, the role of EMS in managing supply chains, ensuring scalability, and delivering high-quality products is expanding rapidly.
ClassOne, IBM Research team up to develop non-NMP solvent processing
May 26, 2025
The focus of the joint project will be to develop best known methods (BKMs) for non-NMP solvent processing in manufacturing IBM semiconductor devices.
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.
Aramco launches renewable energy storage system for gas operations
May 26, 2025
Located in Wa’ad Al-Shamal, in western Saudi Arabia, the 1-MW/hour flow battery system is based on Aramco’s patented technology and was developed in collaboration with Rongke Power (RKP).
KLA opens $138M R&D and manufacturing facility in Wales
May 26, 2025
KLA Corporation has inaugurated a new USD 138 million R&D and manufacturing facility in Newport, Wales, expanding its footprint in the UK. It will serve as the new home for KLA's SPTS division, which specialises in advanced wafer processing technologies.
L&T-Cloudfiniti partners with QpiAI to drive quantum computing workloads
May 26, 2025
The two companies will initiate and execute joint R&D programmes focussed on next-generation solutions at the intersection of AI and quantum computing, in India.
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.
ChargePoint, Eaton establish EV charging partnership
May 26, 2025
The companies will integrate EV charging and infrastructure solutions, co-developing new technologies to advance bidirectional power flow and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities — enabling EVs to act as a power source for homes, buildings and more.
Lightshift to build Vermont’s largest energy storage project
May 26, 2025
Chip manufacturer GlobalFoundries will use Lightshift Energy’s 16MW/52MWh system for peak shaving by storing electricity during periods of low demand and discharging it during peak times to alleviate grid stress.
Prophesee, Tobii partner to develop event-based eye tracking solution
May 26, 2025
The companies aim to develop an ultra-fast and power-efficient eye-tracking solution, specifically designed to meet the stringent power and form factor requirements of compact and battery-constrained smart eyewear.
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Trensor break ground on automotive sensor facility in Penang
May 23, 2025
China-based Trensor Co. Ltd. has broken ground on its first overseas manufacturing facility in Penang, Malaysia, with an investment valued at MYR 100 million (USD 23.39 million). The plant is expected to begin operations in 2026 and create 200 high-skilled jobs.
Siemens enhances EDA design portfolio with Excellicon acquisition
May 23, 2025
This will bring Excellicon’s best-in-class software for the development, verification and management of timing constraints to Siemens’ EDA portfolio of software for IC design.
Fujitsu to supply components for Lockheed Martin’s SPY-7 radar
May 23, 2025
Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu have signed an MOU establishing Fujitsu as a source for the SPY-7 Subarray Suite Power Supply Line Replaceable Unit (PS LRU).
Chinese firms gain ground in 2024 top 10 OSAT ranking
May 23, 2025
The combined revenue of the world’s top 10 outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) companies reached USD 41.56 billion in 2024, a 3% YoY increase, according to a new report from TrendForce. While established players ASE Holdings and Amkor retained their top positions, Chinese firms including JCET and HT-Tech posted double-digit growth, reshaping the competitive landscape.
GCT, G+D partner to launch eSIM solution for IoT devices
May 23, 2025
This collaboration for eSIMs, or SIM cards directly embedded into a device, brings intelligent, location-aware connectivity to headless 4G and 5G IoT devices.
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