# EMS@C Panel: Navigating the Resurgence of European Manufacturing, New Challenges, and Opportunities with KATEK Group and Zollner

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2023-11-26
- Length: 14m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-26-ems-c-panel-navigating-the-resurgence-of-european-manufacturing-new-challenges-a

## Summary

Dr. Marc Achhammer of KATEK Group and Xaver Feiner of Zollner discuss the talent constraints facing European manufacturing and strategies to attract younger, diverse workers. They highlight the need to promote the industry's appeal by showcasing complex projects in aerospace and medical fields, while also addressing gender diversity and retaining older workers. The panelists emphasize that automation and AI are essential for growth, requiring EMS providers to bridge the gap between equipment suppliers and customers to drive digital transformation.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-26-ems-c-panel-navigating-the-resurgence-of-european-manufacturing-new-challenges-a#t=8) Introduction: Talent constraints in European manufacturing
- [0:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-26-ems-c-panel-navigating-the-resurgence-of-european-manufacturing-new-challenges-a#t=54) KATEK's strategy: Automation and skilled labor
- [1:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-26-ems-c-panel-navigating-the-resurgence-of-european-manufacturing-new-challenges-a#t=99) Zollner's approach: AI, automation, and industry appeal
- [3:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-26-ems-c-panel-navigating-the-resurgence-of-european-manufacturing-new-challenges-a#t=191) Making EMS jobs attractive to young engineers
- [5:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-26-ems-c-panel-navigating-the-resurgence-of-european-manufacturing-new-challenges-a#t=305) University partnerships and global recruitment
- [7:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-26-ems-c-panel-navigating-the-resurgence-of-european-manufacturing-new-challenges-a#t=440) Diversity, gender balance, and retaining older workers
- [10:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-26-ems-c-panel-navigating-the-resurgence-of-european-manufacturing-new-challenges-a#t=656) Supplier relationships and digital transformation
- [12:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-26-ems-c-panel-navigating-the-resurgence-of-european-manufacturing-new-challenges-a#t=728) AI in administration and the rise of new suppliers

## Topics

- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- KATEK Group (company)
- Zollner (company)
- Koh Young (company)
- Global Electronics Association (company)

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