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Astute Group appointed global distributor for Puya Semiconductor

Astute Group announced a new strategic distribution agreement with Puya Semiconductor, a supplier of ultra-low power non-volatile memory and Arm 32-bit Microcontrollers (MCU) semiconductors. Puya Semiconductor is highly regarded for its commitment to innovation and excellence, making its products a preferred choice for numerous brands globally, including Samsung, OPPO, Xiaomi, and HP. The company specialises

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New resource centre for high voltage relay switching expertise

Pickering Electronics has established its new High Voltage Reed Relay Resource Centre, an online reference library of technical information for engineers building HV switching systems or looking to develop their knowledge. Building on Pickering’s 55+ years of industry expertise in high voltage reed relay technology, this digital reference library collects together a wealth of deep

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Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign-made chips

President Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, signalling a potentially significant escalation in trade policy that could impact the global electronics supply chain. The proposed levy would apply to foreign-made computer chips, raising costs on a wide array of consumer and industrial goods, including electronics, vehicles, and household appliances.

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Apple invests in US: what do we know?

Apple has announced a fresh $100 billion investment in the US, adding to the $500 billion it already pledged over a four-year period. While the move is framed as a commitment to strengthening domestic supply chains and innovation, it also reflects the mounting pressure on global tech firms to realign in the face of aggressive

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Avnet Q4 sales grow amid “positive signals”

Avnet Q4 sales grew 1% year on year and 5.7% sequentially to $5.62 billion at the high end of Avnet’s expectations. In the full year revenues were $22.2 billion, compared with $23.8 billion in the prior year. “In fiscal year 2025, we executed well given the overall market environment, and I want to express my

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Michael Knight makes a return to TTI, Inc.

TTI, Inc. has announced the return of Michael Knight as Corporate Senior Vice President, Strategy. Knight will report directly to Mike Morton, Chief Executive Officer of TTI, Inc. Knight rejoins the company after previously serving for 18 years in various leadership roles, during which he played a pivotal role in TTI’s significant expansion and growth.

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DigiKey receives Sensirion distribution excellence award

DigiKey has received the Distribution Excellence 2025 High Service Level Award from Sensirion. DigiKey was selected for this honour based on its global customer count and revenue growth metrics. The award was presented at Sensirion’s EMEA distribution meeting in June, hosted in Switzerland. DigiKey team members from North America and Europe accepted the award in

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Mouser stocks latest products and solutions from Phoenix Contact

Mouser Electronics is an authorised global distributor of solutions from Phoenix Contact. With over 93,000 Phoenix Contact parts available to order, including over 23,000 in stock and ready to ship, Mouser offers a wide portfolio of Phoenix Contact products to help buyers and engineers bring their products to market. Mouser offers the complete line of

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Toshiba and Farnell enhance product availability in Japan

Toshiba and Farnell have deepened their partnership, expanding the availability of the companies’ semiconductor products in Japan. Engineers and designers now have enhanced access to Toshiba’s latest low-voltage MOSFETs and advanced power components, among others. This development follows the completion of Phase 1 of Toshiba’s Kaga wafer fab expansion, which introduces new 300mm/12-inch wafer production

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Anglia promotes Jill Bowie and Karen Ward to Board of Directors

Anglia Components has announced the promotion of Jill Bowie and Karen Ward to its Board of Directors. Between them, the two new appointees have amassed nearly 60 years’ experience at Anglia, and their commitment and knowledge – together with that of their fellow directors and senior staff – are a big part of why Anglia

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