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Supply chains are being stress-tested like never before. A recent report by Maersk found that more than 76 percent of European shippers experienced supply chain disruption in 2024, and one in three struggled to secure materials critical to production. And 2025 is shaping up to be no different.
In a world of rising uncertainty, stretched supply chains and tightening regulations, the origin of your IoT hardware is no longer a side note, it’s a strategic choice. Whether you’re managing high-value assets, safeguarding temperature-sensitive goods or preparing for the next wave of compliance, the hardware you deploy has to deliver more than just data. The main question is no longer just what your IoT hardware can do, but also where it comes from. It has to be reliable, available and scalability proof.
In this blog we’ll explain in 6 short points why European-made hardware matters now more than ever:
1. Reliability starts with origin
IoT hardware often sits quietly at the heart of mission-critical operations. When a tracker fails, you lose visibility, efficiency and stakeholder trust. Sourcing devices made in Europe means fewer dependencies on unstable global supply chains and direct access to the people who actually build your tech. With European partners, you gain deeper insight into the value chain and stronger relationships when reliability matters most.
2. Supply certainty in an uncertain world
COVID, geopolitics, resource shortages, global disruptions have taught us that just-in-time only works only if everything else does too. European production significantly reduces exposure to long-haul shipping delays, customs risks and international dependencies. It offers more control and faster IoT scale-up possibilities. For sectors where reliability is non-negotiable, like logistics, pharma or food, secure availability is just as important as tech specs.
3. Ready for the regulations of tomorrow
The EU is moving fast: from Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) to Digital Product Passports (DPP), data-driven regulation is becoming the new normal. Locally produced hardware gives you better transparency on sourcing, circularity and compliance. With local production, you gain greater transparency into sourcing, production and compliance, which is critical for staying ahead of evolving EU regulations.
4. Shorter chains, smarter feedback
European production also means faster feedback loops. Improvements, client input or custom requirements don’t have to cross oceans and time zones. Improvement becomes easier, collaboration tighter. That makes European hardware not just more reliable, but also more responsive.
5. Built to last, designed to matter
Local production means fewer transportation miles, less waste and better working conditions. By building hardware in Europe, emissions are reduced across the entire supply chain. From sourcing to assembly, control is maintained over both quality and sustainability.
Also, our devices are designed to consume less energy, to be reused across multiple lifecycles and to support circularity from the inside out. No green stickers after the fact. Just smart design choices that deliver measurable impact from day one.
6. Designed for daily business operations
European-made devices are developed with real-world conditions in mind. Whether meeting food-safe hygiene standards or withstanding freezing temperatures in refrigerated transport, the hardware is engineered to perform reliably in specific operational environments. Purpose-built technology, without guesswork or generic solutions.
Curious how European-made IoT hardware can boost your operations?
Curious how European-made IoT hardware can boost your operations? Let’s talk. Whether you're scaling your asset tracking, preparing for new regulations or rethinking your supply chain resilience, the right hardware partner can make all the difference. European-made is not just a label. It is your foundation for control, speed and confidence. Curious what that looks like in practice? We are here to help. Get in touch now.
