# Exploring the European PCB Industry: Trends, Technology, and Talent, with Adeon's André Bodegom

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2023-11-27
- Length: 8m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-27-exploring-the-european-pcb-industry-trends-technology-and-talent-with-adeons-and

## Summary

André Bodegom, Managing Director of Adeon Technologies, discusses the current state of the European PCB industry, highlighting the shift toward automation and data tracking to address labor shortages. He notes that while volume manufacturing is not returning to Europe, there is optimism driven by new factory investments like La Tonica and the adoption of Injet solder mask technology. Bodegom explains how Adeon evolved from a local service provider into a pan-European partner, leveraging deep relationships with capital equipment suppliers to support diverse, low-volume, high-mix customers.

## Chapters

- [0:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-27-exploring-the-european-pcb-industry-trends-technology-and-talent-with-adeons-and#t=8) Introduction and Market Overview
- [0:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-27-exploring-the-european-pcb-industry-trends-technology-and-talent-with-adeons-and#t=57) Automation and Data Analytics Trends
- [4:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-27-exploring-the-european-pcb-industry-trends-technology-and-talent-with-adeons-and#t=243) Market Consolidation and Niche Strategies
- [5:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-11-27-exploring-the-european-pcb-industry-trends-technology-and-talent-with-adeons-and#t=301) Adeon's Evolution and Supplier Relationships

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Adeon Technologies (company)
- La Tonica (company)
- Injet solder mask (product)
- AOI (tool)
- direct imaging (tool)

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