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Swedish Electronics, in collaboration with the industry association IPC and several other actors, has launched the Critical Electronics Supply Initiative, which has been presented to the European Commission. This initiative aims to strengthen Europe's capacity in electronics and ensure a robust supply chain. The EU's independence from electronics has been identified as a critical vulnerability. In response to this, the EU has launched several […]

On June 12, Svensk Elektronik held its annual and spring meeting for members and invited guests. The meeting is held at AFRY in Solna and in addition to the formalities, the participants were treated to exciting lectures and interesting discussions. Among other things, we had the pleasure of being visited by Professor Per Delsing, who in a seminar talked about how our lives will be affected by the entry of quantum computers into […]

For a long time, Sweden has had a leading position in the global innovation race, a role that is being challenged, among other things, due to Sweden's current shortage of engineers. More than eight out of ten Swedish technology companies in electronics state that they have difficulty finding employees with the right skills. At the same time, the school system continues to fail to recruit women to education […]

Produktionslyftet, the innovation program Smarter Electronics Systems and the industry organization Svensk Elektronik are entering into a new collaboration to increase the ability of small and medium-sized electronics manufacturers to improve, innovate and adapt. The offer includes several free initiatives for manufacturers in the electronics industry.

The initiative, introduced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in autumn 2021, covers research, innovation, education and scaling up production to strengthen Europe’s independence and competitiveness in the semiconductor industry. With a budget of SEK 160 billion for the first pillar of the project, it is a major investment where EU member states are expected to match with national funds. Sweden, […]

Read the full report here The trend towards increased digitalization and electrification has had its impact on Swedish industry. Over the past ten years, the country's electronics companies have had a high rate of development. Between 2013 and 2022, the average annual growth rate in the electronics industry was approximately 10 percent. In 2022, growth rose to 30 percent. The figures are shown in a financial […]

During two inspiring days at the Advanced Engineering & Electronics Fair 2024 at Kistamässan in Stockholm, we had the opportunity to meet our valued members, explore innovative products, participate in engaging seminars, and have in-depth discussions directly on the fair floor. These interactions and the insights we gained are invaluable to our continued efforts to develop the industry and strengthen Swedish […]

Some of the companies in the area that see the need for electronics education at high school are Alltronic AB, Altus AB, Aros electronics AB, Beyond Gravity Sweden AB, Frontside Electronics AB, Marenius Elektronikutveckling AB and Skill. Since the upper secondary school reform GY25 comes into force next year, the focus needs to be directly adapted to the changes that will then come into effect. Svensk Elektroniks section […]

The EU Commission wants to take action to get large companies to pay their invoices within a reasonable time, and also has thoughts about late payment interest/late fees. Svensk Elektronik has had the opportunity to submit a consultation statement in connection with the publication of the proposal and in the newsletter for November we asked our members to submit what they would like […]

Sweden is in a difficult economic situation that requires prioritization. In order to maintain the country's competitiveness, increase security and cope with the climate transition, the focus needs to be on modern technology. Investing in electronics is choosing a tomorrow with more jobs and better conditions to handle unforeseen challenges. Read the full debate article here: https://www.di.se/debatt/sverige-halkar-efter-nar-eu-satsar-pa-framtidens-elektronik/

The management of the EU's so-called strategic dependencies is a central part of the work that Teknikföretagen conducts within the framework of the EU's industrial policy and economic security, but also in a national context regarding the role of industry in Sweden's preparedness and total defense capability. Teknikföretagen has an ongoing dialogue with several different parts of the Government Offices, but also directly with […]

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