No. 11. Why European Production Cannot Scale Fast Enough
Building capacity is not like flipping a switch.It’s a 24–48 month process, minimum.To increase output an SME needs to:buy machines (12–18 months delivery time)hire and train operatorsget re-qualifiedvalidate new processesexpand digital systemspass cybersecurity checkspass OEM auditsscale documentationmaintain complianceAnd here’s the critical number:A typical SME can increase capacity by 8–12% per year.OEM demand is growing by 30–50%.This gap is where Europe’s industrial risk is born.
