On 10-11 June, Elhurt EMS took part in Hardware Pioneers Max 2026 in London for the first time.
The event brought together companies, engineers and technology teams working in electronics, embedded systems, Industrial IoT and connected products. For us, it was a valuable opportunity to meet new people, exchange perspectives and better understand the current challenges shaping the electronics manufacturing industry in the UK and across Europe.
From the first hours of the event, it was clear that Hardware Pioneers Max 2026 attracted a highly engaged audience. The exhibition floor remained busy throughout both days, creating many opportunities for conversations, networking and knowledge exchange.
Beyond the exhibition itself, the event featured a broad conference programme covering topics such as embedded systems, connectivity, semiconductors, Edge AI and cybersecurity. This combination of technical content and business networking created an environment where ideas, experiences and industry perspectives could be shared openly.
What stood out most was the energy of the event. Whether during presentations, meetings or informal discussions between sessions, there was a strong sense that the electronics industry continues to evolve rapidly and that companies are actively looking for ways to navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Many conversations during Hardware Pioneers Max confirmed that companies developing electronic products are increasingly focused on long-term manufacturing stability.
Topics such as supply chain resilience, component availability, production flexibility and cooperation with reliable EMS partners remain highly relevant. For many OEMs and technology companies, electronics manufacturing is no longer only about production capacity. It is also about communication, predictability, engineering support and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
This is especially important for companies working with Industrial IoT, embedded systems, automation, measurement devices and other advanced electronic products.
One of our key observations after Hardware Pioneers Max 2026 is that the UK market remains open to discussions about electronics manufacturing cooperation in Europe.
Companies are looking for partners who can support them not only in serial production, but also at earlier stages of the process, including NPI, BOM optimisation, component sourcing, testing and production preparation.
For Elhurt EMS, this was a valuable opportunity to present our approach to contract electronics manufacturing and to hear directly what technology companies expect from an EMS partner today.
In an industry built on precision, quality and trust, face-to-face conversations still play an important role.
Hardware Pioneers Max 2026 showed once again that events like this are more than just exhibitions. They are a place where companies can compare perspectives, discuss real challenges and build relationships that may develop into long-term cooperation.
For our team, the event was also a chance to better understand the direction in which the UK electronics market is moving and what matters most to companies developing new hardware products.
Our first participation in Hardware Pioneers Max was a very positive experience.
The event had a strong atmosphere, high visitor engagement and many valuable conversations. It confirmed that the electronics industry in the UK is active, ambitious and open to cooperation with European manufacturing partners.
We would like to thank everyone who visited the Elhurt EMS booth, shared their perspective and took the time to meet with us.
Two days, many inspiring conversations and one conclusion: the electronics industry never runs out of ideas.
We look forward to continuing the conversations started in London and meeting again at future industry events.
“Hardware Pioneers Max was a very interesting event with a great atmosphere and strong visitor engagement. We had the opportunity to meet many people from across the electronics industry and hold a number of valuable conversations. Events like this show that the UK market remains highly active and offers excellent opportunities to build meaningful business relationships.”
Paweł Trojanowski
Business Development Manager