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How computing power is reshaping the automotive industry

In its new report, Automotive Computing and AI 2025, Yole Group analyses the technological and market forces redefining vehicle intelligence, safety, and connectivity. The automotive industry is accelerating into a new era of intelligence, and semiconductors are at the heart of this revolution. Yole Group’s latest report, Automotive Computing and AI 2025, provides a comprehensive

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Dutch government takes control of Nexperia
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Dutch government takes control of Nexperia

The Dutch government has taken control of Nexperia, the Chinese-owned semiconductor manufacturer based in the Netherlands, following a ruling by the Dutch Enterprise Chamber and amid escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding technology and trade. After an emergency hearing on 7th October 2025, the Enterprise Chamber provisionally concluded that there were “valid reasons to doubt sound management”

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Geoff Breed, Senior Vice President Marketing & Business Development TTI, Inc
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Supplier spotlight: TTI, Inc

TTI, Inc is a specialist distributor of electronic components with a global footprint and a strong focus on interconnect, passive, electromechanical, and discrete (IP&E) components. Founded in 1971 by Paul Andrews in Fort Worth, Texas, the company began as Tex-Tronics – a small operation committed to serving the unique needs of electronics manufacturers. Andrews recognised

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Adam Fletcher, chairman of the Electronics components Supply Network says procurement professionals must be proactively involved early in planning new designs
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Procurement in a proprietary components’ world

There are numerous factors that contribute to the success or otherwise of an organisation’s sourcing strategy; choice of suppliers, logistics, legal structures, industry, people, markets served, location, and more. Relationships with these ‘influencers’ are usually well established, having evolved over time as the organisation grew, matured, and sometimes diversified.  An organisation that has invested thoughtfully

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The challenges of modern procurement look different than they once did. Fortunately, AI can serve as the intelligent foundation
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Why AI-native procurement platforms are the key to efficiency and strategy

The challenges of modern procurement look different than they once did. The collective pressures of economic instability, rising costs and shrinking resources are enough to elicit an immediate change. Factor in high workloads, complex sourcing, compliance nuances and an onslaught of AI capabilities, and the noise cannot be ignored, even by the most experienced procurement

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What does the Cyber Resilience Act mean for engineers & buyers?

The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) became law in December 2024 – mandating that from 2027, products with digital elements and connectivity must adhere to a strict set of rules in their design, documentation, and support before they can be supplied into the EU. In this article, David Pashley, Co-Founder & Managing Director at Direct

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For engineers and technicians seeking to replace components in legacy equipment, understanding product naming conventions is critical
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Decoding semiconductor naming conventions for legacy products

For engineers and technicians seeking to replace components in legacy equipment, understanding product naming conventions is critical. Countless spin-offs and acquisitions in the semiconductor sector complicate the task — and those with the institutional knowledge needed to decipher the alphabet soup of prefixes, suffixes, and numerical codes that comprise product names are retiring at a

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Plan for obsolescence: plan for success
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Plan for obsolescence: plan for success

Aerospace and defence products are expected to last decades; the components that comprise these systems, however, have much shorter lifespans. Balancing this imbalance becomes trickier as formerly cutting-edge parts become obsolete and their production runs end. While the parts are no longer being produced, the machines and devices that use them still need to be

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Rochester Electronics: understanding and managing the impact of new technologies

Rapid technological advancement – particularly driven by AI – has created challenges for long-lifecycle applications in sectors such as industrial, medical, and avionics. These markets often struggle to balance the benefits of innovation with the need for proven, stable components, and extended product lifespans. Design cycles, qualification requirements, and reliability demands make frequent technology transitions

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Beware of dependence on US-based supply chains advises Anglia
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Anglia supports UK and EU customers with localised supply chain

UK and European customers using supply chains that rely solely on overseas warehousing should be very wary of significant challenges, warns Anglia Components. Shipping parts around the world always increases carbon footprint. Anglia ships from its UK distribution centre in Wisbech, enabling fast delivery to customers across the UK and continental Europe. This localised distribution approach

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