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Synopsys announced the completion of its acquisition of Ansys. The transaction, which was announced on 16th January 2024, combines leaders in silicon design, IP and simulation and analysis to enable customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. Synopsys is now positioned to win in an expanded $31 billion total addressable market (TAM). “Today marks a transformational

Farnell acknowledges a significant milestone for one of its key suppliers, Weller Tools. A hand soldering provider celebrates 80 years of innovation led by German engineering based near Stuttgart. Weller continues to with excellence in consistently setting industry standards for precision, reliability, and performance with its soldering and accompanying fume extraction and accessories ranges. As

Texas Instruments (TI) received the ‘Operational Excellence’ award at the annual Volkswagen Group Award 2025 in Wolfsburg, Germany. The recognition highlights TI’s resilient semiconductor supply strategies and forward-looking investments in production capabilities. Today’s vehicles rely on thousands of semiconductors that power essential functions from engine control to advanced safety and infotainment. TI’s automotive-qualified semiconductors not

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,

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

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.

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

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

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,