Export Control, a core instrument of Europe’s economic and security policy
When policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, researchers and our Compliance Manager, Anders Evensen, gathered in November 2025 for the EU Export Control Forum, one message stood out clearly: Export controls have become a core instrument of Europe’s economic and security policy. The forum was opened by Commisioner Šefčovič, who highlighted the role of Export Controls as […]
Chinese New Year – forgot to plan and prepare?
The Chinese New Year holiday in 2026, is from February 16th to February 22nd. As always, planning, preparing and communicating improves the situation. Also keep in mind, that factories will run on limited capacity, due to reduced manpower, one week prior to and one week after the official holiday dates. To mitigate the impact of […]
Exploring Denmark’s expanding role in Space
This week CenSec gathered space-focused members, companies, and institutions at the SDU UAS Drone Lab in Odense for the launch of the CenSec Space Network – a new initiative designed to strengthen collaboration across Denmark’s growing space sector. CONFIDEEs Torben Hajslund participated in the gathering. The meeting offered valuable insights into how the Danish Defence […]
Dielectric for inner layers – what to remember and stay out of
Hardly anyone lives in a perfect world, except for a small group of people, who call themselves PCB designers. I have been in the PCB business for more than 30 years. For 25 of these, I have been directly or indirectly involved in design, design rules and specifications. As production technician, I was trying to […]
Europe on a space mission – trust and secure technology
Over 500 participants from across Europe’s scientific, industrial and political landscapes, visited the Danish EU Presidency, Space Conference 2025 this week, so did our Sales Manager Denmark Torben Hajslund. Hosted by Aalborg University, the event became a strategic platform to discuss how Europe can strengthen its position in the rapidly evolving global space industry […]
We talked CMMC in Stockholm – and why it matters for you!
Recently, Confidee attended the FAR/DFARS & CMMC event in Stockholm, hosted by SOFF (Säkerhets- och Försvarsföretagen) – a gathering where the Nordic defence industry explored what it truly takes to align with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) requirements. We joined experts and industry peers discussing how FAR, DFARS, and CMMC shape the future of international […]
Where innovation meets the rails – smarter, safer and regulated
Last week we attended the Expo Ferroviaria in Milan, where innovation and reliability in the railway sector took centre stage. The event gathered engineers, system integrators, and suppliers from across Europe – all sharing one mission: to build a smarter, safer, and more sustainable railway network. “We met partners old and new, sharing insights on […]
Electronics of Tomorrow – not only performance and cost
This week we attended the EOT – Electronics of Tomorrow event in Herning, Denmark. The event brings together innovators, suppliers, and decision-makers to present the newest solutions in hardware, software, design, and manufacturing. As we believe in a culture of “Sharing is caring”, our Sales Manager Denmark, Torben Hajslund was naturally present, and shared of […]
Thick Copper, Thin Margins: How to handle Cu Thickness in complex PCB designs
A good base on how to specify your Cu thickness is stated in IPC. IPC A-600 covers the basic cu thicknesses for both inner and outer-layers in section 3.2.3 and 3.2.4 A buried plated inner layer should in general be treated as a plated outer layer as in 3.2.3. This is because the plating is […]
Supporting Drone Industry with certified PCB expertise at Drone Show
Last week, Confidee attended the International Drone Show in Odense, Denmark, one of the most important drone events in Europe for 2025. “With hundreds of attendees and exhibitors from across the global drone ecosystem, the show offered a dynamic platform for sharing knowledge, network and explore the technologies shaping the future of unmanned systems”, […]