IMI Sells Stake in VIA Optronics Holding AG in Strategic Divestment
Nuremberg, Germany — Integrated Micro-Electronics (IMI), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Coöperatief IMI Europe U.A., announced the sale of its 50.32% stake in VIA Optronics Holding AG to Kronen 3140 GmbH (to be known in the future as V-PTR Beteiligungs GmbH) which is owned by some members of VIA’s management and advisory team. The parties have […]
Incap Corporation acquires Lacon Group
Incap Corporation acquires Lacon Group, strengthening its position in the fast-growing defense sector and expanding offering to design and development services. Incap Corporation, a globally operating Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company with headquarters in Finland, has signed on 3 December 2025 an agreement to acquire 100% ownership of Lacon Group, Germany. Lacon Group is a […]
The AI frenzy is driving a memory chip supply crisis, Reuters reports
Dec 3 (Reuters) – An acute global shortage of memory chips is forcing artificial intelligence and consumer-electronics companies to fight for dwindling supplies, as prices soar for the unglamorous but essential components that allow devices to store data. Japanese electronics stores have begun limiting how many hard-disk drives shoppers can buy. Chinese smartphone makers are warning of […]
Small Businesses Are Taking the Biggest Hit in the Tariff Fallout — Expert Says Why
Rising tariffs are quietly squeezing small businesses faster than anyone expected. A new analysis from the Joint Economic Committee warns that retaliatory tariffs are placing disproportionate pressure on small businesses that lack the buffers of larger firms. Recent importer data shows 72% of small importers are seeing significant cost increases, with 44% reporting shipping cost spikes of […]
Inside Aegis: Cloud Or On-Premises, MES Without Compromise, And Value Through Collaboration
What if your strongest ROI comes from the problems your factory never sees? EMSNOW sits down at Productronica 2025 with Jason Spera, CEO of Aegis Software to explore a range of topics including true parity between cloud and on‑prem MES, delivered on a single code base with synchronized updates. That choice gives regulated and high‑availability […]