JUMPtec GmbH, a subsidiary of Kontron, and congatec GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Beteiligungs AG, are developers of COM modules for embedded systems (COMexpress, COM-HPC, SMARC, Q7). Through this agreement, Kontron will provide its extensive international production network to manufacture congatec's COM modules. Given the similarity of the COM modules and the increased production volumes, both Kontron and congatec anticipate cost advantages and will be able to actively manage price fluctuations, particularly in the United States, thanks to Kontron's North American production facilities. This development is a result of congatec's strategy of pursuing a local approach in light of disruptions to international trade and growing customer demand driven by geopolitical considerations.

Kontron, through its subsidiary Katek, manufactures as an ODM expert in 21 centers around the world and provides local services to local customers in multiple sectors, including medical, industrial automation, transportation, avionics and defense.

The Kontron group will provide supply chain management, production and logistics to the congatec group, which does not have its own factories.

A broader collaboration is also being negotiated. Kontron and congatec are discussing potential partnerships in development, knowledge sharing, and joint sales and marketing activities, which, if an agreement is reached, could also lead to an equity investment by congatec in JUMPtec. Both companies are known for their high quality standards and extensive, innovative technology roadmap, with strong partnerships with Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and NXP.