What are military-grade components standards?
Military-grade components mean that a component has been made to a specific standard that allows it to carry out a certain task. They
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Texas Instruments set to acquire Silicon Labs
Texas Instruments (TI) has agreed to acquire Silicon Labs in a move to expand its presence in embedded wireless connectivity. The $7.5 billion
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The AI packaging system for smarter workflows
It’s a tale as old as boxes. You order a part. The part arrives in a box big enough to house a small
Supply Chain Management
Sustainable procurement in consumer electronics – Pt 3
P3: Reducing waste, EoL, and conclusion In April 2025, a national survey commissioned by UNA Watch found that people would rather replace their technology
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DRAM and NAND price rises tied to AI data centre demand
Electronics procurement teams are facing renewed supply chain volatility as memory and storage prices climb in 2026. This is driven by sustained demand
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Growing optoelectronics demand and the procurement challenge
In 2024, the global optoelectronic market was valued at $156.65 billion. That figure is expected to grow to $213.32 billion by 2032. This
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Accu celebrates major win at Northern International Trade Awards
Accu has been named International Company of the Year (£10 million–£30 million) at Insider’s Northern International Trade Awards, which celebrates the successes of
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Semiconductor equipment sales projected to reach $156Bn in 2027
Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are forecast to reach a record high of $133 billion in
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Panasonic Industry named best supplier for passive components
Panasonic Industry Europe is pleased to announce that it has been named Best Supplier of the Year for Passive Components by Syndicat Professionnel
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What is tape and reel process?
Tape and reel is a packaging and handling method used for electronic components, primarily surface-mount devices (SMDs), that prepares them for automated assembly.