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Procurement Pro takes a look at the top news stories from March 2025. Analog Devices wins $105M in Federal CHIPS funding Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), headquartered in Wilmington, has signed a preliminary memorandum of terms with the federal government through the CHIPS Program Office. Once finalised, the federal award will be supported by a state
Farnell has announced that it has signed a global distribution agreement with Micro Commercial Components (MCC) that will enable it to deliver highly advanced, discrete semiconductor solutions to industries as diverse as automotive, industrial, consumer and computing. MCC’s focus is on supreme quality and enhanced features for components such as diodes, MOSFETs, IGBTs, silicon carbide
Emikon Otomasyon Ltd., established in 1997 in Istanbul and led by its sales manager Tolga Türünz, has become an authorised representative for PEAK-System products across Republic of Turkey and Turkic states, like Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan. This strategic partnership is linked to the long existing one with PEAK-System’s parent company HMS and expands Emikon’s portfolio
Pete Johnson, EMEA Distribution Sales Manager with the industrial division of Sensata Technologies has accepted a seat on the Leadership Group of the Electronic Components Supply Network (ecsn). Sensata Technologies is a global supplier of high-performance sensors, electrical protection components and sensor-rich solutions, Pete Johnson brings extensive commercial and technical experience in numerous market sectors
Direct Components announced being awarded with the AS6081:2012 certification. This achievement underscores the company’s dedication to maintaining the highest quality standards and ensuring the integrity of its supply chain among various industries: aerospace, defence, medical, and beyond. The AS6081:2012 certification is an internationally recognised standard designed to prevent, detect, and mitigate the risks associated with
Farnell has extended its supplier portfolio with the signing of EDA Technology Company (EDATEC). EDATEC’s Raspberry Pi-based products and innovative solutions will enhance Farnell’s existing single-board computers (SBCs) product range. EDATEC manufactures industrial PCs, HMI panel PCs, AI cameras, and many other Raspberry Pi-based accessories that complement the existing broad range of Raspberry Pi-based devices
Astute Group has announced the acquisition of Copper & Optic. This UK-based expert in cable and harness assemblies brings bespoke and turnkey custom-design capabilities to the group, benefiting key sectors, especially aerospace and defence. Copper & Optic’s deep knowledge in complex cabling, fibre optics, and electromechanical assembly will augment Astute’s already strong interconnects business, creating
DigiKey announces its continued sponsorship of KiCad, the open-source Electronic Design Automation (EDA) suite, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing open-source tools for the electrical engineering community. KiCad’s mission is to provide the best possible cross platform electronics design application for professional electronics designers. The organisation has been instrumental in providing an accessible, approachable program,
Mouser Electronics has signed a new global distribution agreement with Amphenol PCTEL, further bolstering its Amphenol wireless solution line up for customers around the world. Mouser now offers products from over 50 Amphenol divisions. PCTEL, an Amphenol company, is a leading global provider of wireless technology solutions, including purpose-built Industrial IoT (IIoT) devices, antenna systems,
Mouser Electronics has been named 2024 Global Distributor of the Year by Amphenol SV Microwave, a specialist in the radio frequency (RF)/microwave industry. Mouser offers a full line of SV Microwave RF connectors, cable assemblies and passive components. This is the third time that Mouser has received this award. “Amphenol SV Microwave considers Mouser Electronics