{"id":61697,"date":"2025-01-15T10:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T09:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fhi.nl\/?post_type=news&#038;p=61697"},"modified":"2025-01-15T10:23:19","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T09:23:19","slug":"looking-back-at-2024","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/fhi.nl\/en\/news\/looking-back-at-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking Back at 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<header id=\"header\" class=\"header header--low\">\n\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"header__background header__background--graphic\"><\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"header__content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"header__first header__first--alone\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"header__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\tLooking Back at 2024\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header__dots-line\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"431\" height=\"9\" viewbox=\"0 0 431 9\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M430.799 4.192a1.136 1.136 0 1 1-2.272-.001 1.136 1.136 0 0 1 2.272 0Zm-27.272 0a1.135 1.135 0 1 1-2.27 0 1.135 1.135 0 0 1 2.27 0Zm-27.27 0a1.136 1.136 0 1 1-2.272-.001 1.136 1.136 0 0 1 2.272 0Zm-27.272 0a1.39 1.39 0 1 1-2.78 0 1.39 1.39 0 0 1 2.78 0Zm-27.78 0a1.645 1.645 0 1 1-3.29 0 1.645 1.645 0 0 1 3.29 0Zm-28.29 0a1.9 1.9 0 1 1-3.799 0 1.9 1.9 0 0 1 3.799 0Zm-28.799 0a2.154 2.154 0 1 1-4.308 0 2.154 2.154 0 0 1 4.308 0Zm-29.308 0a2.41 2.41 0 1 1-4.819 0 2.41 2.41 0 0 1 4.819 0Zm-29.819 0a2.663 2.663 0 1 1-5.326.001 2.663 2.663 0 0 1 5.326-.001Zm-30.327 0a2.919 2.919 0 1 1-5.837 0 2.919 2.919 0 0 1 5.837 0Zm-30.837 0a3.173 3.173 0 1 1-6.345.001 3.173 3.173 0 0 1 6.345 0Zm-31.346 0a3.428 3.428 0 1 1-6.856 0 3.428 3.428 0 0 1 6.856 0Zm-31.856 0a3.683 3.683 0 1 1-7.365 0 3.683 3.683 0 0 1 7.365 0Zm-32.365 0a3.937 3.937 0 1 1-7.875 0 3.937 3.937 0 0 1 7.875 0Zm-32.874 0a4.192 4.192 0 1 1-8.384 0 4.192 4.192 0 0 1 8.384 0Z\" fill=\"#FFF960\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\t<div class=\"header__meta\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"header__meta__category\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header__meta__detail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>Subject<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fhi.nl\/en\/kennishub\/?_onderwerp_kennishub=pcbs\" class=\"header__meta__detail--categorie\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPCBs\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"text bg--white\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text__content text__content--1-col\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex_column av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first\" style='border-radius:0px; 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This tradition has become a hallmark at Eurocircuits, offering us the opportunity to celebrate achievements, share key milestones, and express our gratitude to those who made it all possible. As always, we present our most important key figures in graphical form at the end of this summary.<\/p>\n<p>Guided by our motto, \u201can engineer&#039;s best friend,\u201d we have continued to innovate, invest, and strengthen our position as a trusted engineering partner for PCBs and PCB assemblies across Europe. From introducing new, cutting-edge services to advancing sustainability, our focus has remained firmly on delivering value to engineers and designers in the European electronics industry.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#039;s take a moment to look back at what made 2024 such a remarkable year for Eurocircuits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock'><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:600px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>New service: HDI pool \u2013 making advanced designs accessible<\/h3>\n<p>In 2024, we proudly launched our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircuits.com\/pcb-assembly-hdi-pool\/\/\">HDI pool<\/a><\/strong>, a service designed to simplify the transition to High-Density Interconnect (HDI) technology. Whether engineers are routing BGAs with pitches as small as 0.4 mm or exploring microvia designs, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircuits.com\/pcb-assembly-hdi-pool\/\/\">HDI pool<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0provides a seamless and cost-effective gateway to this advanced technology.<\/p>\n<p>With <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircuits.com\/pcb-assembly-hdi-pool\/\/\">HDI pool<\/a><\/strong>, we deliver:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Instant pricing and fast turnaround<\/strong>: Immediate quotes and delivery in as little as 10 working days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Design support tools<\/strong>: Tools such as our PCB Visualizer and Altium Design Rule Check packages ensure \u201cRight First Time for Manufacture.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expert guidance<\/strong>: Predefined fan-outs for common packages and hands-on support from our experienced engineers guarantee reliable prototyping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This service reflects our commitment to empowering engineers with tools that bridge the gap between design and production, making advanced technology more accessible than ever before.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock'><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:600px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Investments: driving efficiency and sustainability<\/h3>\n<p>To uphold our promise of excellence, we made significant investments in our manufacturing facilities and processes throughout 2024, totaling <strong>\u20ac5.5 million<\/strong>. These investments focused on enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and quality:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Machinery and automation<\/strong>: \u20ac4 million was allocated to new machinery, shop floor automation, and process optimization for PCB assembly and manufacturing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sustainability initiatives<\/strong>: \u20ac1.5 million was invested in renewable energy projects, energy monitoring systems, and reorganizing our PCB manufacturing buildings to reduce environmental impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These efforts reflect our long-term vision: harnessing state-of-the-art technology while prioritizing sustainable practices to meet the needs of engineers and the environment alike.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock'><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:600px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Transparency and efficiency: enhancing customer experience<\/h3>\n<p>In 2024, we introduced a new order timeline system to further streamline the design-to-production process. This enhancement offers our customers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>24\/7 access to order status<\/strong>: Track every stage of production and shipping through your Eurocircuits account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real-time deadline adjustments<\/strong>: Adapt delivery schedules to accommodate tight project requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Detailed shipping information<\/strong>: Access tracking numbers and live delivery updates seamlessly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With these tools, we aim to provide peace of mind for engineers managing challenging timelines and complex projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock'><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:600px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Supporting the engineering community<\/h3>\n<p>Eurocircuits remains deeply committed to supporting a thriving engineering community. By 2024:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We proudly supported <strong>over 20,000 engineers<\/strong> from more than <strong>11,000 companies<\/strong>, processing <strong>100,000+ orders<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Our partnerships with technical colleges and universities flourished, enabling <strong>69 student projects<\/strong> to benefit from our tools, expertise, and guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These collaborations inspire innovation and nurture the next generation of engineering talent. For a closer look at the remarkable projects we&#039;ve supported, visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircuits.com\/category\/student-projects\/\">Student Projects<\/a><\/strong> section on our website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock'><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:600px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Advocating for a resilient European electronics industry<\/h3>\n<p>At electronica 2024, we were reminded of the extraordinary potential within the European electronics industry. As a trusted partner deeply embedded in this ecosystem, we believe securing Europe&#039;s position as a leading hub for development and manufacturing is essential for global success.<\/p>\n<p>We will continue to champion resilience and innovation, offering tailored solutions that enable engineers to design and manufacture locally while remaining globally competitive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:10px\"><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Electronica 24: Dirk Stans on Navigating European Electronics with Innovation and Collaboration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z2CtdCkA2wk\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock'><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:600px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Our team: the heart of Eurocircuits<\/h3>\n<p>None of our achievements would have been possible without the dedication of ours <strong>+\/-600 employees<\/strong> and their families. Their hard work, expertise, and passion are the driving forces behind our success, ensuring we deliver the quality, value, and reliability our customers trust.<\/p>\n<p>To every member of our team: <strong>thank you<\/strong>. Your contributions make Eurocircuits the company it is today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock'><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:600px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>To our valued customers<\/h3>\n<p>We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you, our customers, for your continued trust and support. Your collaboration and loyalty have made 2024 a successful and memorable year, providing us with the opportunity to innovate, grow, and serve you better.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for choosing Eurocircuits as your trusted prototyping partner in PCB manufacturing and assembly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock'><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:600px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Looking ahead<\/h3>\n<p>As we turn the page on 2024, we are excited to build on this year&#039;s momentum. Stay tuned for our upcoming blog, \u201cLooking Forward to 2025,\u201d where we will share our plans and ambitions for the year ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#039;s to another year of <strong>innovation, collaboration, and success<\/strong> \u2013 together!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:30px; margin-bottom:30px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock'><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-thin' style=' width:600px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><u>2024 in Figures<\/u><\/h4>\n<div class=\"su-spacer\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/div>\n<table style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-style: none; border-color: #ffffff;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-color: #ffffff; background-color: #ffffff; border-style: none;\">\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-color: #ffffff; border-style: none; vertical-align: middle;\">\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Overall<\/h6>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>T\/O Growth +9.5%<\/li>\n<li>T\/O +54M \u20ac<\/li>\n<li>-4.2% in Orders*<\/li>\n<li>\u2013 2.9% in Customers**<\/li>\n<li>Staff +\/-600<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; background-color: #ffffff; border-color: #ffffff; border-style: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Customers-2024-Graph-v2.jpg\"><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-color: #ffffff; background-color: #ffffff; border-style: none;\">\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-color: #ffffff; border-style: none; vertical-align: middle;\">\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">PCB Manufacturing<\/h6>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>T\/O Growth -4.7%<\/li>\n<li>10,735 Customers (-2.9%)<\/li>\n<li>86,582 Orders (-4.2%)<\/li>\n<li>346 Average Orders\/Day***<\/li>\n<li>75% New Orders \u2013 25% Repeats<\/li>\n<li>94.1% of all Orders with Lead Time \u22647 WD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; background-color: #ffffff; border-color: #ffffff; border-style: none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sales-2024-Graph.jpg\"><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-color: #ffffff; background-color: #ffffff; border-style: none;\">\n<td style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-color: #ffffff; border-style: none; vertical-align: middle;\">\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">PCB Assembly<\/h6>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>T\/O Growth +29.3%<\/li>\n<li>3,425 Customers (+13.9%)<\/li>\n<li>17,908 Orders (+20.7%)<\/li>\n<li>72 Average Orders\/Day***<\/li>\n<li>20.7% of all New PCB Orders are Assembled<\/li>\n<li>85% of all Orders with Lead Time \u22647 WD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; background-color: #ffffff; border-color: #ffffff; border-style: none;\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurocircuits.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Order-2024-Graph-V2.jpg\"><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><small><em>* an order can consist of a PCB, a PCB + a stencil or a PCB + assembly or\u2026 All items that are ordered together with a PCB are considered as one order.<br \/>\n** a customer is a legal identity buying from us one or multiple items or services per calendar year.<br \/>\n*** Based on 250 working days per calendar year.<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style='height:50px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr'><span class='hr-inner' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div   class='hr hr-short hr-center   avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock'><span class='hr-inner' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Be the first to read all about our news and information. 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