Commentary: The price of bargain hunting: Europe is running out of electronics
Almost the entire electronics production is now located overseas. The boom in data centers for artificial intelligence reveals just how dangerous this is.
Europe is facing a shortage of printed circuit boards, a crucial component in all electronic devices. The continent's once-thriving industry has dwindled, with most boards now coming from Asian factories, primarily in China, where production is cheaper and quality is good. The shift was driven by purchasing departments' focus on low costs, despite warnings from experts about the risks of outsourcing.
Now, European industry is struggling to secure boards as Asian manufacturers prioritize demand from booming AI data centers, with major buyers like Nvidia willing to pay more.
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