ALUN MORGAN OF EIPC OPENS FOCUS ON PCB WITH A REVIEW OF HOW TO RESHAPE AND INNOVATE THE EUROPEAN ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY

ON MAY 21 AND 22, THE EUROPEAN ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY GATHERS IN VICENZA TO EXPLORE INNOVATIONS, TRENDS, AND FUTURE STRATEGIES IN THE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS.

MAY 21, 2025 – The new edition of “Focus on PCB – From design to assembly,” the European trade show entirely dedicated to the world of printed circuit boards, opened today in Vicenza. This is a benchmark event for the entire PCB supply chain, and the opening ceremony featured a highly anticipated speech by Alun Morgan, President of EIPC – the European Institute for the PCB Community, who offered a detailed analysis of the state and prospects of the European electronics industry.

“The European electronics industry is going through a period of great change, but also of extraordinary opportunities,” said Morgan. “The growing demand for advanced technologies – from electric vehicles to artificial intelligence, from medical to 5G – offers concrete opportunities for a structural revival of the PCB sector in Europe”.

In his speech, Morgan explained how, despite strong global competition, European PCB production is set to grow in the coming years, rising from $1.7 billion in 2023 to over $2 billion in 2028, according to Prismark estimates. This increase will be driven mainly by strategic sectors such as automotive, aerospace, defense, and medical/healthcare, where the quality and reliability of European production are recognized worldwide.

Morgan also highlighted how political initiatives such as the European Chips Act are paving the way for greater industrial integration. “Now is the right time to invest in strengthening the entire electronics supply chain. Chips are not enough: we need PCBs and interconnection systems made in Europe to ensure strategic autonomy and competitiveness”, he stressed.

Among the topics discussed was the value of sustainability and innovation: European manufacturers stand out for their focus on the environment, material quality, and energy efficiency. This is an important lever for differentiation in the global market.

Morgan’s final message was clear: “Our industry has talent, know-how, and technological capabilities. With a shared vision, we can make Europe a center of excellence in the electronic manufacturing of the future”.

The show will continue until May 22 with B2B meetings, workshops, and round tables, involving key players in the sector. It is a unique opportunity to address the challenges of technological transition and build the future of electronic manufacturing in Europe.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Focus on PCB 2025 will take place on May 21 and 22 in Vicenza. Organized by NürnbergMesse Italia, promoted by the Assodel PCB Group, and hosted by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group, the fair is an international reference point for the PCB, PCBA, and EMS industries, with the patronage of ANIE Componenti Elettronici. The show has been recognized by the Veneto Region as an event of international importance, attesting to its value as a reference point for the European printed circuit board industry.

NÜRNBERGMESSE ITALIA
NürnbergMesse Italia has been active in the Italian market since 2009 as the Italian branch of the NürnbergMesse Group, one of the world’s 15 largest trade fair companies. It includes NürnbergMesseGmbH and its 15 subsidiaries and affiliates. The Group employs over a thousand people across eleven locations in Germany, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Greece, Austria, and the United States. It also has a network of international representatives in more than 100 countries. Its portfolio includes around 120 national and international exhibitions and conferences, held both in-person and as digital events, focused on five macro-sectors: Retail & Consumer Goods, Building & Construction, Process Technology, Electronics & Security, and Social & Public. These events help preserve jobs and generate billions of euros in annual revenue and purchasing power, making NürnbergMesse a key economic engine for both the Nuremberg metropolitan region and Germany as a whole. As an employer and organizer of major events, NürnbergMesse takes responsibility for people and the environment. Its corporate actions are guided by the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, with the aim of achieving climate neutrality in its energy supply by 2028.

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