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Astute Group appointed authorised distributor for Azoteq
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Astute Group appointed authorised distributor for Azoteq

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

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Protecting the supply chain with Sourceability and IDEA
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Protecting the supply chain with Sourceability and IDEA

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

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Congress introduces bill on CHIPS tax credit expansion
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Congress introduces bill on CHIPS tax credit expansion

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

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TI opens second assembly and test factory in Malaysia
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TI opens second assembly and test factory in Malaysia

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.

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ECIA announces 2025 recipient of Northstar Award
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ECIA announces 2025 recipient of Northstar Award

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

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Cronvall to scale smarter industrial procurement across Europe
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Cronvall to scale smarter industrial procurement across Europe

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,

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Astute Group appointed authorised distributor for Iontra
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Astute Group appointed authorised distributor for Iontra

Astute Group has signed an agreement to become an authorised distributor for Iontra, a pioneer in battery charging technology. With batteries forming the backbone of modern energy systems, this partnership enables Astute to supply solutions designed to extend battery life, increase charging speed, improve safety, and make stored energy more readily available – strengthening Astute’s

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Silanna signs distribution agreement with DigiKey
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Silanna signs distribution agreement with DigiKey

Silanna Semiconductor, a specialist in analog innovation, has signed a deal with DigiKey. Under the terms of the deal, DigiKey will have access to Silanna’s Plural family of 10- to 16-bit ADCs. Plural ADCs implement a standard base design for each resolution that can be factory-configured, via the company’s patented ResolutionEngine, to create a wide

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ECIA launches new Partner Award at Executive Conference
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ECIA launches new Partner Award at Executive Conference

ECIA announced the recipient of the newly created Partner Award at its annual Executive Conference held last month in Rosemont, Illinois. The ECIA Partner Award is a new honour that helps to recognise special companies and individuals outside of ECIA that work to advance the industry. These include service partners, other trade organisations, and standards

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Mouser Electronics and onsemi host joint webinar
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Mouser Electronics and onsemi host joint webinar

Mouser Electronics has partnered with onsemi to present a new webinar for the engineering community titled ‘How SiC JFETs Are Transforming Circuit Protection and Power Electronics’. This free-to-attend webinar will take place on 2nd December 2025 at 17:00 CET. Silicon carbide (SiC) JFETs have the potential to transform solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs), offering higher efficiency,

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