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Astute Group launches Franchised Marketing function

Astute Group announces the formation of a new Franchised Marketing function, a strategic initiative designed to enhance its visibility, reach, and brand authority as a franchised distributor within UK and European markets. The new function will be led by Damian Semple, appointed Franchised Marketing Manager, supported by Callum Sharman, Franchised Marketing Executive. Together, the team

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Arduino UNO Q, now orderable from Mouser Electronics

Mouser Electronics announces that the just-released UNO Q single board computer from Arduino is now available to order from mouser.com. Arduino’s UNO Q single board computer (SBC) bridges high-performance computing with real-time control, delivering an ideal platform for innovation. The UNO Q, now orderable from Mouser, features ‘dual brain’ architecture, with a Linux Debian-capable Qualcomm

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First foundry and suppliers sign imec’s ACP program

imec announced that GlobalFoundries (GF) has joined imec’s Automotive Chiplet Program (ACP) as a foundry partner. Semiconductor and system companies Infineon, Silicon Box, STATS ChipPAC, and Japanese autonomous driving technology developer TIER IV have also committed to join ACP, expanding imec’s network and further accelerating the development and adoption of a cutting-edge chiplet architecture tailored

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Rutronik, finalist for 2025 Supply Chain Management Award

Rutronik is in the finals for the Supply Chain Management Award 2025 alongside the three companies Audi, Dr. Oetker, and Schaeffler. Rutronik has been nominated due to its holistic approach to supply chain management with interfaces between suppliers and manufacturers, integrating AI and EDI to automate its processes. The Supply Chain Management Award is presented

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Avnet, Phoenix Semiconductor ink distribution pact

Legacy chip supplier Phoenix Semiconductor and Avnet have signed a master distribution agreement. As an Avnet supplier, Phoenix Semiconductor will give customers a dependable new source for legacy chips, addressing the growing challenges posed by component obsolescence. Initially focused on a select number of high-demand, discontinued semiconductors, the partnership will expand over the coming months

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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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Mouser offers in-depth resources on data centre technologies

Mouser Electronics is providing engineers with the latest information about data centres in its technical resource centre. The modern data centre evolved from server stacks in corporate buildings to dedicated facilities, influenced by the rise of computing and Cloud technologies. This evolution accelerated dramatically with the unique resource demands of Generative AI and the introduction

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DigiKey now offering Arduino UNO Q

The just-released Arduino UNO Q is now available for preorder through the DigiKey website. The new generation of development boards combines a powerful microprocessor with graphic acceleration and a dedicated microcontroller for streamlined product development. Whether you need a powerful microprocessor, precise microcontroller, or both, the new UNO Q is the perfect platform for your

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Global semiconductor sales climb 21.7% year-on-year in August

Global semiconductor sales reached $64.9 billion in August 2025, marking a 21.7% rise compared to $53.3 billion in August 2024, according to figures released by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). The total also represents a 4.4% month-on-month increase from July’s $62.1 billion. The data, compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organisation, is based

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TSMC reports strong Q3 on AI chip demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced a 30% year-on-year rise in third-quarter revenue, surpassing market expectations as demand for its products surged amid growing interest in artificial intelligence applications. Revenue for July to September reached T$989.92 billion ($32.47 billion), up from T$759.69 billion in the same period last year, and exceeding an LSEG SmartEstimate

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