# Electronica 24: Teltonika's Vision, Investments and Ambitions for Integrated Manufacturing Services

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2024-12-04
- Length: 8m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-12-04-electronica-24-teltonikas-vision-investments-and-ambitions-for-integrated-manufa

## Summary

Simas Rutkauskas, CEO of Teltonika, explains the company's strategic shift from GPS and networking OEM/EMS provider to a vertically integrated manufacturer with a new PCB facility in Lithuania launching in mid-2025. He cites IP protection, supply chain security, and the collapse of European PCB competence as key drivers for this investment. Rutkauskas details the facility's high automation, 48+ layer capability, and plans to serve internal needs first before potentially offering capacity to other OEMs in 2026.

## Chapters

- [0:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-12-04-electronica-24-teltonikas-vision-investments-and-ambitions-for-integrated-manufa#t=9) Introduction: Teltonika's Evolution and Vertical Integration
- [1:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-12-04-electronica-24-teltonikas-vision-investments-and-ambitions-for-integrated-manufa#t=116) Strategic Drivers: IP Protection, Security, and Speed
- [2:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-12-04-electronica-24-teltonikas-vision-investments-and-ambitions-for-integrated-manufa#t=130) The Collapse of European PCB Competence
- [4:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-12-04-electronica-24-teltonikas-vision-investments-and-ambitions-for-integrated-manufa#t=280) Facility Timeline and Future OEM Services
- [5:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2024-12-04-electronica-24-teltonikas-vision-investments-and-ambitions-for-integrated-manufa#t=330) Automation, Technology, and Market Growth

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Teltonika (company)
- IPC (company)
- Koh Young (company)
- Global Electronics Association (company)

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