Incap CEO: "Electronics is the place to be also in the future" September 12, 2025 At the Evertiq Expo in Kraków earlier this year, Incap CEO Otto Pukk shared insights into the company’s recent investments and his outlook on the electronics manufacturing industry.
Valens partners with Samsung to enhance MIPI A-PHY ecosystem September 12, 2025 Samsung Foundry will fabricate Valens Semiconductor’s MIPI A-PHY chipsets using its advanced automotive process node. This process is supported by Samsung’s expertise in automotive foundry processes, IP and service package development.
Flex to boost R&D in Hungary September 11, 2025 The Government of Hungary has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Flex, which announced a new EUR 4.68 million R&D project at its plant in Zalaegerszeg. The investment will focus on vehicle electronics and is expected to create 10 high value-added jobs.
Smartwatches drive micro LED adoption September 11, 2025 Micro LED penetration in consumer electronics is accelerating. Following Samsung’s launch of its 140-inch Micro LED TV in 2023, Garmin is set to introduce the Fenix 8 Pro smartwatch with Micro LED in 2025, alongside Sony Honda’s planned 30-inch automotive display in its Afeela model at the end of the same year.
Indian ESDM startup IndiGrid Technology raises $4 million September 11, 2025 IndiGrid said the fresh funding will be used to enhance production capacity and offerings, boost automation, accelerate hiring, and bolster its presence in India and abroad.
Scientists develop method to grow ultrathin semiconductors on electronics September 10, 2025 A team of materials scientists at Rice University in Houston, Texas, optimized the precursor materials to lower the synthesis temperature of the 2D semiconductor and showed that it grows in a controlled, directional manner.
Nathan Trotter to build $65 million tin processing facility in Virginia September 10, 2025 Nathan Trotter, a Pennsylvania-based supplier and recycler of tin and tin alloys, will invest approximately USD 65 million to establish a tin production and processing facility in Henry County, Virginia.
atg electronics prepares delivery of new LPKF picolaser system to Italy September 10, 2025 Italian equipment distributor atg electronics srl Società Benefit has announced the upcoming delivery of an LPKF CM3565 picolaser system.
Evertiq Expo Gothenburg 2025 – A record-breaking year in pictures September 09, 2025 On September 4, the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre was filled with professionals from across the electronics industry as Evertiq Expo Gothenburg returned for another successful edition.
Marcin Mierzejewski on thermal management Solutions for SiC September 09, 2025 SiC and GaN semiconductors are becoming increasingly critical for the development of modern power electronics systems. As Marcin Mierzejewski points out in an interview with Evertiq, leveraging these technologies gives engineers new opportunities – enabling component miniaturization, meeting growing demands for higher computing power, and addressing the challenges associated with rising power densities.
Leadership change announced at Benchmark Electronics September 08, 2025 Benchmark Electronics has announced in a press release that its President and CEO, Jeff Benck, will retire on March 31, 2026. Benck has led the company since 2019, a period marked by organizational changes and expansion of engineering and manufacturing capabilities. He will remain with the company as an advisor until March 31, 2027, to support the leadership transition.
Tata Electronics partners with Merck to boost India’s chip capabilities September 08, 2025 Merck will offer its full suite of products and services, including high-purity electronic materials, advanced gas and chemical delivery systems, turnkey fab infrastructure services, and its Material Intelligence solutions powered by AI, for Tata Electronics’ fab in Gujarat.
Record attendance at Evertiq Expo Gothenburg 2025 September 08, 2025 On September 4, Evertiq Expo Gothenburg once again brought together the Swedish electronics industry for a full day of engaging discussions, networking, and a focus on the future.
TDK’s $340 million Li-ion battery plant inaugurated in India September 05, 2025 TDK Corporation’s state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery plant in Haryana will produce about 200 million battery packs every year, covering nearly 40% of India’s annual requirement of 500 million packs.
Trump warns ‘fairly substantial’ semiconductor tariffs are coming September 05, 2025 Trump had said last month that he would impose a 100% tariff on semiconductor imports, but would exempt products from companies that shift their manufacturing to the US.
LTSCT, IISc to develop centre for semiconductor research in India September 05, 2025 The national 2D innovation hub, said to be the first of its kind in India, will focus on next-generation semiconductor innovation, beyond silicon chip technologies.
BESS maker Palmer Energy Technology acquires Brill Power September 05, 2025 The agreement brings together PETL’s automotive‑grade battery storage systems and Brill Power’s control platform that improves battery safety and extends service life by drawing the optimum current from each cell based on its state of health.
Swedish EMS declines in 2024 – top ten dominate the market September 04, 2025 The Swedish EMS market declined 3% in 2024, both in SEK and in EUR, according to data from the Global Electronics Association and market analyst firm in4ma. The ranking of Sweden’s largest EMS providers was presented on September 4 during Evertiq Expo Gothenburg as part of the keynote "EMS-Industry, we have a Problem".
IQM raises €275 million in round led by Ten Eleven Ventures September 04, 2025 The additional capital enables the Finnish quantum computing company to enhance its presence in the US market and further access key global markets to serve the growing demand in IQM’s products.
Rigetti partners with C-DAC to advance hybrid quantum computing September 04, 2025 Rigetti and India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) will explore the co-development of hybrid quantum computing systems to support government laboratories and academics pursuing quantum computing R&D.
Scanfil inaugurated new facility in Malaysia September 03, 2025 The Finnish EMS giant just inaugurated the expansion and modernization of its electronic and complex box-build manufacturing facility in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Evertiq Expo Gothenburg: From defence to semiconductors to the EMS industry September 03, 2025 Evertiq Expo Gothenburg returns on 4 September 2025 with a programme that spans defence, semiconductors, EMS manufacturing, sustainability, cybersecurity, and much more
COGD marks two decades in fight against obsolescence risks September 03, 2025 The Component Obsolescence Group Deutschland (COGD) is marking its 20th anniversary as it intensifies its efforts to help companies address the growing challenge of component and material obsolescence.
Electris: Copper and aluminium serving the future of industry September 02, 2025 Polish company Electris has grown from a small family business into one of the leading European manufacturers in copper and aluminum processing. The company’s development has been driven by investments in technology and a gradual expansion of its markets. Although Electris does not produce electronics in the strict sense, its role in the supply chain of modern technologies is invaluable. Copper and aluminium — two strategic metals — are critical for the efficiency of power systems and, consequently, for the reliability of industrial, energy, and transport equipment.
2Q25 foundry revenue surges 14.6% – TSMC extends market dominance September 02, 2025 Global foundry revenue rose 14.6% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) in the second quarter of 2025 to a record USD 41.7 billion, according to TrendForce. The increase was driven by China’s consumer subsidy program and early demand for smartphones, notebooks, PCs, and servers ahead of second-half launches, reports TrendForce.
Koh Young opens Taiwan office, appoints George Hsu as Managing Director September 02, 2025 Koh Young Technology has appointed George Hsu as Managing Director of its newly opened Taiwan office, the company announced.
The component lifecycle is collapsing under its own progress September 01, 2025 The real crisis isn’t that obsolescence happens – it's that the industry still acts like it won’t.
Walt Custer, founder of Custer Consulting Group, passes away at 81 September 01, 2025 Walt Custer, the founder of Custer Consulting Group (CCG) and a prominent figure in the printed circuit board (PCB) and electronics manufacturing industry, has passed away peacefully at the age of 81.
Extending component lifecycles crucial for greener electronics August 28, 2025 The world produced a record 62 million tonnes of electronic waste in 2022, according to the UN’s latest Global E-waste Monitor. Less than a quarter of that was properly collected and recycled. With volumes projected to rise to 82 million tonnes by 2030, the gap between e-waste generation and recycling is widening.
Kontron appoints Spirit Electronics as official distributor August 28, 2025 Kontron has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with Spirit Electronics. Under the agreement, Spirit Electronics will serve as an authorised distributor for Kontron’s line of rugged, mission-critical embedded computing products for the defence aerospace market.
NAND flash revenue surged over 20% in 2Q25 August 28, 2025 TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that the NAND Flash industry posted solid growth in 2Q25 despite slight declines in ASP.
European EMS industry faces decline in 2025 August 27, 2025 The latest half-year survey by the Global Electronics Association and in4ma paints a bleak picture for Europe’s EMS industry. Covering 219 facilities across 177 companies – representing around 21.9% of the European EMS market – the findings confirm that the semiconductor supply chain disruptions of 2021–2022 continue to affect the industry.