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Astute Group appointed as Winslow Adaptics global distributor

Astute Group has been appointed a global franchised distributor for Winslow Adaptics‘ electronics and interconnect obsolescence solutions. Under this agreement, Astute Group will leverage its logistics network, deep technical expertise, and on-the-ground distribution in key global hubs to accelerate access to Winslow Adaptics technology. UK-headquartered Winslow Adaptics, a specialist in electronic and mechanical obsolescence solutions,

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NVIDIA preps return to China as ban is lifted

NVIDIA has announced plans to resume sales of its H20 GPU in China, marking a reversal of a restriction imposed by the United States government earlier this year. Founder and CEO Jensen Huang confirmed the development during customer briefings this month, stating that the company had begun filing export applications with the necessary authorities. The

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KOA Speer receives supplier excellence awards from TTI

KOA Speer Electronics has received TTI’s 2024 Diamond Award, Best Quality Award, and Supplier Excellence Award. The TTI Americas Supplier Excellence Award Programme represents the highest recognition possible of a supplier’s performance within TTI. KOA Speer has been a Supplier Excellence Award recipient in 29 of the 30 years that TTI has presented the awards.

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IC’Alps and GlobalFoundries accelerate ASIC development

IC’Alps, a French company specialising in the design and supply of full-custom ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) and custom IP design, has joined GlobalFoundries’ (GF) GlobalSolutions ecosystem. This collaboration strengthens the long-standing relationship between the two companies and aims to streamline ASIC development and accelerate time-to-market for advanced semiconductor solutions. It will benefit customers targeting GF’s

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Hirose honours Heilind with 2024 Distributor of the Year award

Hirose Electric, a specialist in the design and manufacture of connector solutions, has presented Heilind Electronics with its 2024 Distributor of the Year Award. Heilind Electronics has been recognised for its sales growth achievements and exemplary customer service including technical support and training. Mark Kojak, Hirose Americas President & COO presented the award to Robert

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NVIDIA to launch China-specific AI chip

NVIDIA is reportedly preparing to launch a new AI chip tailored for the Chinese market as early as September, in response to ongoing US export controls. The news, initially reported by the Financial Times, highlights NVIDIA’s continued efforts to maintain a foothold in China while navigating tightening trade restrictions from Washington. According to the report,

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GlobalFoundries acquiring MIPS complements its portfolio

The electronics industry has witnessed a spate of acquisition news, as some of the largest players have moved to acquire companies they see as being integral to their future strategies. Among them, Qualcomm spent $2.4 billion to acquire Alphawave Semi to support its expansion into data centres in June; IonQ splashed $1.075 billion to acquire

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Sourceability marks ten years with global expansion

Looking ahead to its next phase of growth, Sourceability, a global distributor of electronic components and end-to-end supply chain solutions provider, is accelerating its momentum with significant investments in talent, technology, and global reach. As the company celebrates its 10th anniversary, Sourceability is building on a decade of industry leadership and innovation, recognised by honours

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Astute Group signs deal with Axelera AI

Astute Group has signed a global distribution agreement with Netherlands-based silicon pioneers, Axelera AI, making them a founder member of the Axelera AI Partner Accelerator Network. This strategic partnership empowers Astute Group to offer Axelera AI’s Edge AI inference hardware and software platforms for creating deep-learning applications at the Edge. Under this agreement, Astute Group

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Can a UK semiconductor centre deliver on its promise?

On 7th July 2025, TechUK hosted a conference in London to explore the shape and function of a proposed UK Semiconductor Centre. With £19 million earmarked by the government for its creation, the question now is how this centre will turn ambition into action. From the opening remarks and across three panel sessions the message

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