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RESTAR FRAMOS Technologies, a European distributor specialising in supply chain and component logistics, announced a strategic partnership with Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer Lead Power Semiconductor. The goal of this collaboration is to support the European market – particularly the automotive and industrial sectors, with reliable and efficient MOSFET solutions. The partnership comes at a time when
During Panasonic Industry’s European Distribution Conference 2025, three partners were recognised for their exceptional performance. Future Electronics was named Distributor of the Year 2025, Farnell received the award for High Service Distributor of the Year 2025, and Arrow Electronics was honoured in the category Demand Creation of the Year 2025. Future – Distributor of the
ALTER, an international provider of assembly, testing, qualification, and radiation services for high-reliability semiconductors and microelectronics, is further expanding its global market presence with the opening of a semiconductor testing facility in Minnesota, USA. This strategic expansion allows the TÜV NORD GROUP subsidiary to meet the growing demand for semiconductor testing services in the US.
Avnet Silica, an Avnet company, has been honoured with two major accolades from Micron Technology, Inc., a specialist in memory and storage solutions. Avnet Silica was named #1 Demand Creation Distributor and #1 Design-In Distributor for the EMEA region at Micron’s Industrial Distribution Conference, held in Marbella, Spain, on 6th November 2025. This dual award
Astute Group has signed a franchise distribution agreement with Azoteq, a pioneer in intelligent sensor and driver solutions. This partnership strengthens Astute’s dedication to delivering advanced sensing and power management components that empower engineers to design smarter, more responsive, and energy-efficient systems. Mike Ward, Technical BDM, Semiconductors at Astute Group, said: “Azoteq’s expertise in mixed-signal
As technology advances, so do the methods used to counterfeit parts, meaning that the authenticity and reliability of electronic components have never been more important. For companies like Sourceability, whose reputation rests on trust, transparency, and quality, the challenge is both technical and ethical. Leading the effort to combat counterfeit parts is Kimberly Fix, Vice
SEMI has announced support for the introduction of the Strengthening Essential Manufacturing and Industrial Investment Act (the SEMI Investment Act) in the United States House of Representatives. A companion bill to similar legislation introduced in the Senate, the SEMI Investment Act would extend the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (Section 48D) established under the US
Texas Instruments (TI) announced the opening of its newest assembly and test factory in Melaka, Malaysia, TIEM2. This new factory features advanced factory automation to bump, probe, assemble, and test billions of analog and embedded chips annually that are vital for nearly every type of electronic system – from vehicles to smartphones to data centres.
ECIA announced the recipient of the association’s highest annual honour, the Northstar Award. This accolade celebrates individuals whose unwavering commitment, exceptional leadership, and tireless dedication have significantly impacted the field of electronic components and the ECIA community. ECIA President and CEO David Loftus announced the winner at the 2025 Executive Conference held in Rosemont last
Finnish company Cronvall announces €3.9 million funding from Greencode Ventures, Stephen Industries, Innovestor, and several leading industrial family offices. The investment will fuel Cronvall’s international expansion and advance its mission to modernise and digitalise industrial procurement processes across Europe, bringing greater efficiency, transparency, and sustainability to the sector. Cronvall is building a more transparent, efficient,