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DigiKey expands inventory with over 32,000 stocking NPIs

DigiKey expanded its in-stock products available for same-day shipment by adding more than 32,000 innovative new product introductions (NPIs) in the second quarter of 2025. In total, the distributor added over 236,000 new products and 127 new suppliers across its core business, Marketplace and Fulfilled by DigiKey programmes in Q2. This recent inventory expansion brings

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Samtec names Richardson RFPD as authorised distributor

Samtec has signed Richardson RFPD as an authorised distributor of the full line of Samtec’s RF cable and connector products, including the new family of distinctive orange Nitrowave high-performance microwave cable assemblies that are phase and amplitude stable with flexure. Richardson RFPD, an Arrow company, is a distributor known for its expertise in RF and

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Tesla and Samsung sign $16.5bn chip deal

Tesla has signed a $16.5 billion deal with Samsung Electronics to produce its next-generation AI6 chips. This move could revive the South Korean tech firm’s struggling foundry business in Texas, though it is unlikely to accelerate Tesla’s electric vehicle roadmap or the long-promised rollout of robotaxis. Elon Musk confirmed on 28th July that Samsung’s advanced

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Anglia wins ST’s Top Sales & Customer Excellence Recognition

Anglia Components has won STMicroelectronics’ (ST) distribution award for Top Sales & Customer Excellence Recognition. The award citation praised Anglia’s consistent approach and the strong relationship between the teams at ST and Anglia which ensure enduringly high service levels for both largest and smallest customers alike. Comments Frank Wolinski, EMEA VP of Channel Sales at

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TE Connectivity names Mouser global high service distributor

Mouser Electronics has received its eleventh Global High Service Distributor of the Year Award from TE Connectivity (TE). The distribution award recognises Mouser’s 2024 performance based on sales growth, market share growth, customer growth, and business plan performance. “We applaud the Mouser team for receiving this well-deserved award again,” said Sean Miller, Vice President of

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Renesas confirms  ¥235bn loss from Wolfspeed deal

Renesas Electronics Corporation confirmed a loss of  ¥235 billion following the financial restructuring of its US-based silicon carbide (SiC) wafer supplier, Wolfspeed, Inc. The move followed Wolfspeed’s decision to proceed with a bankruptcy reorganisation under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code. The loss stemmed from a $2.062 billion deposit Renesas made to Wolfspeed as

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Mouser & TI team up on mobile robots e-book

Mouser Electronics announces a new e-book in collaboration with Texas Instruments (TI). In this e-book, 13 industry experts explore how autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are redefining industries from warehousing to manufacturing and industrial automation. AMRs have emerged as a critical piece of the automation puzzle as industries face increasing pressure to operate more efficiently, ensure

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Former TSMC-Europe President joins KD as board member

María Marced, recognised in the industry for her brilliant career, joins KD as a member of the board. With the addition of Marced, the semiconductor company KD seeks to strengthen its next steps within a period of intense growth, marked by the start-up of what will be the first semiconductor packaging and testing factory in

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Mouser launches new automation-focused resource centre

Mouser Electronics is launching its new automation resource centre to provide engineers with the latest in industrial automation. Engineers specialising in this field can leverage this hub to stay current with advancements in control systems, robotics, and automation software. At its core, industrial automation drives enhanced efficiency, boosts productivity, and improves system reliability while reducing

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iDEAL Semi signs global distribution agreement with Mouser

iDEAL Semiconductor, a fabless power semiconductor company focused on delivering breakthrough efficiencies, has announced the signing of a global distribution agreement with Mouser Electronics. The agreement is for iDEAL’s power devices, which are based on the company’s novel, patented SuperQ technology. SuperQ delivers significant efficiency and performance gains versus legacy Superjunction architectures, enabling power engineers

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