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Farnell adds NXP microcontrollers and boards to portfolio

Farnell has announced the addition of NXP Semiconductors’ all-purpose MCX-series of industrial and IoT microcontrollers to its portfolio; plus, new FRDM development boards in a platform that removes limitations to a design engineer’s imagination. The MCX A series includes the MCX A13x, MCX A14x, and MCX A15x. These are mainstream, easy-to-use MCUs with an innovative

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ASIC supplier, ICsense, achieves record revenue

ICsense, a TDK Group company and independent subsidiary specialising in the design of Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), concluded its financial year on 31st March with remarkable success. ICsense, recognised as one of Europe’s leading IC design companies, recorded a revenue exceeding for the first time the €20M mark and achieving double-digit operational profit figures.

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Bimos appoints JW Corporation as Canadian distributor

Bimos announces the appointment of The JW Corporation as its exclusive representative and master distributor for Canada. With a strong reputation for technical expertise, integrity, and best-in-class service, The JW Corporation is well positioned to bring Bimos’ advanced ergonomic seating solutions to Canada’s high-tech manufacturing and research sectors. From cleanrooms and research laboratories to electronics

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DigiKey adds more than 100 new suppliers in Q1 of 2025

DigiKey announces the expansion of its product selection in Q1 2025. This includes the addition of 104 new suppliers and 98,320 innovative new product introductions (NPIs) in the first quarter across its core business, Marketplace and Fulfilled by DigiKey programs. “We are thrilled to keep adding cutting-edge suppliers and products to our line card to

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Mouser adds over 8,000 new parts in Q1 2025

Last quarter, Mouser launched more than 8,000-part numbers ready for shipment. Some of the products introduced by Mouser from January through March 2025 include: STMicroelectronics STM32MP257F-DK Discovery Kit The STM32MP257F-DK is an evaluation and prototyping platform for STMicroelectronics’ STM32MP25 microprocessors. The STM32MP25 MPUs are industrial-grade 64-bit solutions for secure Industry 4.0/5.0 and advanced edge computing

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SmithTrade isn’t just a platform – it’s a partnership

SmithTrade, our exclusive online marketplace, provides a secure and easy solution for buying, bidding on, and selling excess components, peripherals, and equipment. Our flexible and customisable online marketplace efficiently and effectively matches your surplus inventory or demand with verified buyers and sellers. All transactions on SmithTrade are thoroughly evaluated by Smith’s commodity experts, and all

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Silicon Mountain strengthens US manufacturing capabilities

Silicon Mountain Contract Services, a provider of custom electronics manufacturing solutions, reaffirms its commitment to US-based production, offering a reliable domestic solution for OEMs navigating the complexities of global tariffs and supply chain disruptions. With over two decades of experience, Silicon Mountain specialises in high-quality electronics manufacturing services, including SMT, through-hole technology, and comprehensive assembly

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Test Research, Inc. honoured with supplier award

Test Research, Inc. has been recognised with the Outstanding Supplier Award from ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. This honour celebrates TRI’s decade-long collaboration with ASE and reflects a shared commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainable growth. For the past 10 years, TRI has consistently delivered innovative and cutting-edge solutions to meet ASE’s evolving needs in

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Tech tariff exemptions will be short-lived

The technology sector in the United States may soon face fresh tariff pressures, despite a temporary reprieve granted to a broad range of electronic products last week. A notice from US Customs and Border Protection confirmed that 20 categories of goods – including smartphones, laptops, semiconductor devices, and data processing equipment – would be exempt

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Mouser named 2024 Global Distributor of the Year by GCT

Mouser Electronics has been named the 2024 Global Distributor of the Year by GCT, a manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions. The award was recently presented to Mouser during a meeting between both companies at the Mouser Electronics Headquarters in Mansfield, Texas. “We have been steadily developing our business with Mouser since launching in 2021, and

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