EU PCB industry over view The European Union's electronics industry, employing approximately 300,000 people, has faced challenges due to competition from low labor cost countries, leading to a shift away from high-volume, low-cost production. The focus has moved towards specialized, high-value, and high-reliability products in industries such as telecommunications, automotive, aerospace, and medical. The PCB fabrication industry is crucial for supplying these sectors, emphasizing the importance of sourcing high-quality PCBs locally. Issues with quality and supply chain bottlenecks in Asia have driven some production back to the EU, particularly in Germany. Despite this, many EU PCB companies have plants in Asia, especially China, due to lower labor costs.
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