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Grounded analysis for confident decisions in electronics manufacturing.

Our white papers provide structured analyses on EMS, supply chains, and production strategies.

They do not just show connections, but make operational risks and decision-making logics visible.

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Purchasing or Manufacturing – What Really Matters? | August 20, 2026

Which function has the greatest impact on the success of an electronics manufacturing company? This White Paper challenges the traditional debate between purchasing and manufacturing and shows why materials, machines, people, sales and costing must work together as an integrated system.


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When Europe Sells Its Industrial Future | August 25, 2026

The Circuit Foil case illustrates how Europe can lose strategic technologies, manufacturing expertise and industrial capabilities through short-term ownership decisions. This White Paper examines copper foil and printed circuit boards as strategic assets for Europe's electronics industry and asks whether Europe can maintain technological sovereignty as critical capabilities increasingly move abroad.
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India and Europe Are Moving Closer | September 1, 2026

RoHS, CBAM and growing semiconductor cooperation show how India’s electronics industry is gradually becoming more closely aligned with European markets and requirements. For European OEMs, this opens new perspectives for sourcing, manufacturing and technology partnerships – making India an increasingly relevant element of European electronics supply chains.
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Europe’s New Industrial Policy for EMS | 4 September, 2026

What Chips Act 2.0, EDIP and the planned Public Procurement Act mean for European PCB manufacturers, EMS companies and OEMs – and whether these measures can trigger a sustainable turnaround and strengthen Europe’s electronics manufacturing base and supply chain resilience.
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India as a Strategic Manufacturing Location | 6 September, 2026

India offers European hardware developers opportunities for manufacturing, market access and supply chain diversification. The right EMS partner, regulatory requirements, local value creation and a resilient supply chain are decisive for successful market entry and long-term competitiveness.
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When the Large Players Acquire the Small Ones | 9 September, 2026

TTM acquires Epiq Solutions, NEOTech takes over Virtex — two recent deals point to a broader consolidation wave in electronics manufacturing. The white paper breaks down the drivers and translates them into concrete supplier-strategy implications for OEMs, from change-of-control clauses to dual-sourcing.
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HLA Instead of PCBA | 12 September, 2026

GBS/productware, NOTE/STI, Kitron / DeltaNordic — the EMS market is consolidating towards box build and system integration. The white paper explains why pure PCBA manufacturing is becoming increasingly interchangeable, what HLA means in terms of responsibility and capital commitment, and what alternatives remain for providers without system competence.
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Manufacturing in Brazil Instead of Just Selling | 14 September, 2026

Pure product imports into Brazil can face a cumulative tax burden of 50 to over 100 percent of CIF value. The white paper breaks down the import cost trap, the ongoing tax reform through 2033, and how local EMS manufacturing, PPB compliance, the Ex-Tarifário regime and public tender preference margins turn Brazil into a viable growth market instead.
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Lithuanian Electronics Manufacturing | 17 September, 2026

Lithuania is expanding its electronics manufacturing base through new PCB capacity, electronics assembly and targeted skills development. This White Paper examines the emerging industrial cluster, existing EMS capabilities, investment incentives and its relevance for European OEMs and more resilient supply chains.

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Europe’s Electronics Manufacturing | 21. September 2026

Europe’s electronics industry is undergoing significant change. New EMS, PCB and semiconductor capacity, market consolidation and evolving global supply chains are creating new opportunities and challenges for OEMs. The Strategic Brief examines the key developments and their implications for future manufacturing and supply-chain strategies.
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Electr. Manufacturing | Outsourcing | Relocation | September 24, 2026

Understanding outsourcing, reshoring and production relocation: This White Paper explains the differences between factory relocation and EMS production transfers and shows how OEMs can strategically evaluate their manufacturing model, production locations and EMS partners to restructure international manufacturing operations.
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EMS Partner Selection | Key Criteria | Sep. 26, 2026

How can an OEM find the right EMS partner? This White Paper covers the key selection criteria – from manufacturing technology and quality to supply chain strength, location, TCO, NPI, financial stability and long-term cooperation. It also explains how OEMs can systematically compare potential partners and evaluate their suitability.
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EMS Qualification: Time & Process | Oct. 1, 2026
How long does it take to qualify a reliable EMS partner? This White Paper distinguishes supplier qualification, product and process qualification, and manufacturing transfer, explaining why standard cases may take around 4–7 months while complex OEM projects can take considerably longer.
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