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Top news stories in May

Procurement Pro takes a look at the top news stories from May 2025. Arrow outperforms estimates in Q1 Arrow Electronics Q1 revenues came in ahead of forecast at $6.81 billion, a decline of 2% year on year. “I am pleased we delivered both consolidated and segment revenue, as well as earnings per share, that exceeded

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Navigate the expanding world of robotics

Mouser Electronics equips engineers with the latest innovative solutions in its extensive online robotics resource centre. Combining engineering and computer science, robotics continues to drive innovation across industries, reshaping automation, manufacturing, healthcare, and more. From precision-driven industrial systems to AI-enhanced automation, robotics is redefining efficiency, safety, and performance in complex applications. Advancements in robotics span

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Amtech Electrocircuits petitions for 10% tax credit

Amtech Electrocircuits’ CEO Jay Patel has initiated a petition urging policymakers to implement a 10% tax credit for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) sourcing from US electronics manufacturers. This initiative aims to bolster domestic manufacturing, enhance national security, and stimulate technological innovation by incentivising OEMs to prioritise US-based suppliers. “Our manufacturing industry is the backbone of

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Aircraft connectors and cables available from Powell Electronics

In stock at Powell Electronics are the aircraft industry’s most advanced power distribution interconnects with high-current carrying capacity crown ring contacts and highly flexible TurboFlex cabling. The 972 series PowerLoad ecosystem from Glenair, with its connectors, cables, and crown ring contacts ensures peak performance for the latest specification requirements (especially higher power and lighter weight)

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Selling electronic devices in the EU post-November 2027

The Cyber Resilience Act is a groundbreaking regulation aimed at improving the cybersecurity of digital products and services in the EU and therefore does not need to be transposed into national law. The regulation applies to all products with digital elements that are placed on the market in the EU. The regulation includes requirements for

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Avnet Abacus announces new President

Avnet Abacus announced that Mario Merino will be appointed as President of Avnet Abacus, effective 1st July 2025. He will succeed Rudy Van Parijs, who is set to retire at the end of Avnet’s 2025 fiscal year after more than three decades with the company. Rudy Van Parijs has played a pivotal role in Avnet

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Mouser and Infineon present SiC webinar

Mouser Electronics has partnered with Infineon Technologies to provide the engineering community with a new webinar titled ‘Breaking Voltage Barriers: Enabling Compact, Efficient Designs with High Voltage Discretes’. This free-of-charge webinar will take place on 24th June 2025 at 17:00 CET. Power electronics is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by the demand for higher efficiency,

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Freedom welcomes Taejin as new franchised line

Freedom announces a new partnership with Taejin, officially adding the brand to its lineup as a franchised line. This strategic collaboration reinforces Freedom’s commitment to offering industry-leading products and services, and marks a significant step in delivering even more value, reliability, and innovation to customers across North America. “We’re thrilled to welcome Taejin to the

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DC power connectors from Amphenol GEC

TME’s product range has been expanded to include PowerLok power connectors from Amphenol GEC. This is a new offering, primarily aimed at manufacturers and electrical engineers focused on EV and hybrid automotive industries. Additionally, the presented products are also suitable for renewable energy installations, especially energy storage systems. Although all introduced products belong to the

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Foxconn commits €250M to Europe’s first fan-out WLP facility

Foxconn has announced a strategic partnership with Thales Group of France in the fields of semiconductors and space, a move that deepens the industrial expertise and broadens the European footprint of one of the world’s largest electronics manufacturing service providers. Announced at Choose France, an economic summit convened by French President Emmanuel Macron, the first

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