Reliability, automation, and EMS strategy in focus in Tampere

The Evertiq Expo Tampere returns on March 26, 2026, gathering Finland's electronics industry for a full day focused on semiconductor reliability, advanced manufacturing, automation strategies, and the evolution of the European EMS industry. The day begins with Ronny Nietzsche from Rochester Electronics challenging established perceptions about semiconductor date codes, explaining why old rules of thumb no longer hold and how correctly stored components can remain reliable long past their marked date. Lifecycle management remains in focus as Gunter Mößinger from HTV Alter Technology addresses component obsolescence, highlighting effective storage strategies and lifecycle monitoring crucial for industries like aerospace, defense, and medtech. Jussi Räsänen from Kontram Oy then tackles energy efficiency, presenting methods for validating and optimizing motors and drive systems. Piotr Owczarek from Fitech demonstrates how modular robotics can help EMS factories manage high-mix, low-volume production complexity. David Capeder from DYCONEX addresses the challenges of miniaturization in PCB design. Maik Schurrer, CEO of Pematech, discusses strategies for agile automation in high-variability production. After lunch, Riku Hynninen, CEO and founder of Agame Oy, provides an overview of the European EMS market, analyzing strategies and geopolitical impacts. Juhana Jaatinen from RoHS Management clarifies regulatory requirements for the SCIP database. The event also highlights next-generation talent through the Evertiq Scholarship and concludes with Dennis Dahlgren, senior editor at Evertiq, analyzing "The Nordic EMS advantage." The day promises insights into semiconductor reliability, advanced automation, regulatory demands, and the future of European electronics production