Chips Don’t Float – Understanding the PCB Supply Chain
A friend once remarked to me, “chips don’t float.” Although made in passing, it perfectly captures the reality of modern electronics. No matter how advanced a semiconductor becomes, it cannot function without the physical platform that supports it. Every processor, memory device, sensor, communication module, or power management system ultimately depends on a printed circuit […]
PCB, Copper & Laminate Constraints Update
The global PCB supply chain has entered a new phase, with more constraints, since our last update. What began as isolated shortages affecting advanced, high-frequency laminates has evolved into a broader structural shift impacting the availability of standard FR-4, thicker copper-clad laminates (CCL), and conventional PCB materials. This is no longer simply a supply chain […]
AI Demand, Defence Growth and Material Shortages Reshape the Italian Electronics Industry
“All in all, I would say that Italian market, apart from the Defence Industry, which is thriving, is not flourishing yet, still its alive and kicking. The activity is picking up, and many interesting projects are moving forward.” says Andrea Queirolo, Sales Manager Italy at CONFIDEE. Recent industry events in Italy, including SPS Italia in Parma and Focus on PCB in Vicenza, […]
Global shortage of glass fiber cloth continues
The global shortage of glass fiber cloth is continuing to drive significant constraints in PCB laminate availability. The most severely impacted materials are advanced laminates with high Tg and low dielectric constant (Dk). This includes products from Panasonic (Megtron 4, Megtron 6, etc.) and EMC (EM370, EM827, etc.), followed by materials from TUC (TU865, TU933, […]
Overhanging Components – a quick tip!
Check and plan overhanging components that are not flush with the PCB during panel assembly. Are you installing overhanging components in panel stage or after you have removed the boards from the panel? If you are assembling your overhanging component while the boards are still in the panel frame, you need to instruct your PCB […]
Data Security, Export Control and Compliance with laws and regulations
For a company that from the very beginning has focused on compliance and advanced markets like defence and aerospace, the timing couldn’t have been much better given the world’s current situation. On the other hand, there’s also a growing awareness of security and legal compliance across other sectors. Scaling Up “It has been a hectic – and good – year,” says […]
Navigating Italy’s evolving Export-Control frameworks
We were honoured to participate in the III Forum Italiano sul Controllo delle Esportazioni (3rd Italian Forum on Export Control) in Rome – an important meeting hosted at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ International Conference Hall and organised by Assonime together with the National Authority UAMA. This year’s programme brought together representatives from government, […]
Are you the one we are looking for?
With a well-established presence in Sweden and continued growth, we are now expanding our Swedish team. We are seeking Sales Managers and Operations Specialists to support customers operating in defence, aerospace, space, and advanced electronics. At Confidee, we believe in protecting what matters most – people, information, and national interests – through secure, reliable, and innovative solutions. Our core […]
CONFIDEE expands team to support continued growth
CONFIDEE continues its transition from start-up to scale-up by strengthening the organisation with two new hires. Patryk Fedorowicz joins as Operations & Quality Specialist, whilst Rita Nebihi joins as Senior Accountant. The expansion reflects increase in business and the company’s focus on strengthening the structure and operational robustness required for the next phase of growth. With over 20 years’ experience in the PCB industry, Patryk provides a […]
Merry Christmas and Wishes of a Compliant New Year
As a company being transparent, personal and quite compliance obsessed, we recently conducted the last Internal Compliance Training of the year. Summarising all year’s trainings, activities, research and looking forward to a new year with more education. Through 2026 we will be a company demonstrating how things are done, setting the good example for the industry, taking compliance and how we prove it to […]