NORWAY – Kitron has entered into a multi-year agreement with a US-based customer to manufacture advanced sensor-based products intended for the European market.

The agreement, valued at approximately EUR 7 million annually, will commence towards the end of the fourth quarter of 2025.

The products will be built using Kitron’s established production capabilities in Europe, drawing on the company’s expertise in high-level assembly and complex electronics for the Connectivity market sector.

"This significant agreement is a strong endorsement of Kitron’s manufacturing capabilities and our ability to serve global customers through regional production models," says Kristoffer Asklöv, COO of Kitron. "It reflects our strategy to support growth in the Connectivity sector by combining technology leadership, operational excellence, and close customer collaboration."

This agreement further solidifies Kitron’s role as a key manufacturing partner in the digitalization and sensor-driven transformation of industrial markets and supports continued investment in European operations.

FINLAND – Scanfil is investing in a second electronics manufacturing line in Atlanta, USA. The demand for manufacturing electronics in the USA has increased over the past two years and is expected to continue growing.

"Electronics manufacturing in the USA is on a positive trend. Discussions with our existing and potential new customers have highlighted the need to increase our electronics manufacturing capacity in the USA," says Scanfil CEO Christophe Sut, who is also the acting Vice President of the Americas region. "The new investment secures our organic growth in the region. The new capacity will be in use in Q4 2025."

Atlanta expansion will be another showcase of the Scanfil Dream Factory program. It enables a factory where Equipment, Data and IT, and Manufacturing Process Technology work seamlessly together. Scanfil used 3D technology to design and simulate the process flow for the first expansion investment in 2023, and based on the positive results, the design of the new expansion was conducted similarly.

"We started expanding US operations in 2022, and the positive development has accelerated. Our aim has been to offer wall-to-wall service for complex system integration customers with state-of-the-art electronics manufacturing capabilities," Christophe continues. "Atlanta is an efficient system integration plant focused on serving the US market not only in production but also in aftersales support."

The investment is estimated to be operational in Q4 2025 and will cost an estimated EUR 2.4 million.

CHATSWORTH, CA – In today’s unpredictable global economy, continued tariff volatility and supply chain risk make nearshoring more than a smart choice — it’s a strategic imperative. At NEOTech, we’ve positioned ourselves to support our customers with advanced electronics manufacturing capabilities across North America, offering reduced total landed costs and stronger supply chain control.

But our true competitive advantage lies in our people.

As we look to the year ahead, my top priority is investing in the training and development of our workforce. Our team members are our most valuable asset, and we’re committed to empowering them through education, technicaltraining, and financial assistance thatbuilds their individual value andstrengthens our collective performance.

A highly skilled team not only drives continuous improvement across our facilities — it also ensures our customers benefit from the expertise and dedication that nearshoring with NEOTech provides. I remain personally committed to visiting each of our sites, meeting directly with our teams on the production floor and listening to their ideas, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. These Gemba-style engagements are essential to how we lead — with purpose, with respect, and with our customers’ success always in mind.

As we move forward, NEOTech stands ready to support the evolving needs of high-tech OEMs and to help strengthen American manufacturing through reliable, innovative, and customer-focused solutions.

I look forward to the road ahead, working side-by-side with our people and our partners to build something even greater in 2025. For more information about NEOTech, contact Steve Bates, Marketing Manager, at steve.bates@neotech.com or visit www.NEOTech.com.

WILMINGTON, DE – Cybord, a leading provider of advanced visual-AI electronic component analytics, and Siemens Digital Industries Software have signed a new OEM agreement to integrate Cybord's cutting-edge AI technology with Siemens’ Opcenter™ software for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). The collaboration expands a previous OEM agreement and enables Siemens to offer Cybord’s powerful AI solutions to Opcenter customers and Siemens’ factories globally.

The integration of Cybord's visual AI platform with Siemens’ Opcenter empowers manufacturers to enhance quality control of their Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes. The solution will provide real-time detection of defective components, help build component repositories, and integrate visually verified traceability across the supply chain. Customers will be able to streamline their operations without the need for additional dashboards as the solution is fully integrated into Opcenter MES. This integration also allows customers to take immediate action on product integrity issues, improving their ability to address problems on the fly and helping to ensure consistent product quality.

“We are excited to expand our partnership with Cybord to enhance Siemens Opcenter with visual AI insights,” said Markus Sauter, Product Manager at Siemens Digital Industries Software. “By integrating Cybord's state-of-the-art AI technology, we are further strengthening our Opcenter MES offering, providing our customers with an unparalleled ability to detect and resolve quality issues quickly and efficiently - leading to more reliable production processes and improved bottom lines.”

This agreement underscores Siemens' ongoing commitment to delivering cutting-edge manufacturing solutions that improve operational efficiency and product integrity. By embedding Cybord’s AI platform into Opcenter, Siemens continues to lead the way in innovation for the electronics manufacturing industry, providing customers with advanced tools to maintain the highest quality standards and operational excellence.

“We are proud to collaborate with Siemens, a global leader in manufacturing software, to bring our AI-powered solutions to an even broader audience,” said Oshri Cohen, CEO of Cybord. “Together, we are setting a new standard for quality and traceability in the electronics manufacturing industry, giving manufacturers the tools they need to stay ahead of market demands while improving their product quality.”

Cybord’s visual AI technology, renowned for its 99.9% accuracy in real-time inspection of electronic components, has already proven successful in reducing costly rework, scrap rates, and supply chain vulnerabilities in electronics manufacturing. The cooperation with Siemens extends these benefits to a wider range of manufacturers, offering seamless integration and actionable insights that drive immediate improvements on the production floor.

About Cybord

Cybord is the leading visual AI component analytics solution for the electronic manufacturing ecosystem. Cybord’s solution enables 100% analysis of all electronic components placed on PCBA. The solution implements proprietary visual AI and big data technology to ensure quality, authenticity, and forensic traceability to support OEMs and EMSs globally. Founded in 2018 by CTO Eyal Weiss and led by CEO Oshri Cohen, Cybord is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. Visit https://www.cybord.ai or follow us on LinkedIn and X for more information.