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Empower Semiconductor expands global footprint

Empower Semiconductor announced a major expansion of its global operations with the opening of its new headquarters in Milpitas, California, and the establishment of a dedicated research and development (R&D) centre in Munich, Germany. These strategic investments, following its successful series D financing round, are aimed at accelerating Empower’s technology lead and supporting a considerable

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Avnet Silica strengthens AI portfolio

Avnet Silica, an Avnet company, announced its new franchise agreement with DEEPX, a South Korea-based hardware and software manufacturer specialising in highly efficient, powerful artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor technology. As engineers look to deploy more sophisticated AI workloads at the Edge, they face the critical challenge of delivering high-performance intelligence within strict power and thermal

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Infineon recognised as ‘Outstanding EMEA Semiconductor Company’

Infineon Technologies has been honoured with the Global Semiconductor Association (GSA) award in the ‘Outstanding EMEA Semiconductor Company Award’ category. Presented at GSA’s Awards Celebration, the award recognises individuals and companies that have demonstrated excellence through their vision, innovation, execution, and future opportunities. “It is an honour to receive the Outstanding European Semiconductor Company Award

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What’s new with Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)?

ECIA’s GIPC Environmental Compliance Subject Matter Expert Group has published a document to update members about recent developments regarding Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) exemptions that may affect product categories across the electronics industry. These updates include renewals, modifications, and the introduction of more specific sub-entries, impacting compliance timelines for manufacturers, distributors, and customers. “Several

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Company profile: Fineline PCB

Fineline Global is a specialist provider of printed-circuit boards (PCBs) with a particular emphasis on high-density interconnect (HDI) technologies. It supplies a broad range of PCB types – from conventional multilayer boards to flexible and rigid-flex formats – enabling narrow conductive traces and tight spacing that support device miniaturisation, capabilities that are particularly valuable in

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TTI Europe named Distributor of the Year

TTI IP&E – Europe has been named TE Connectivity’s EMEA Broadline Distributor of the Year for the second-year running. The accolade recognises TTI’s continued excellence in driving growth and delivering outstanding customer service, built through relationships, consistency, and a shared commitment to giving value to both customers and supply partners. “We are honoured and immensely

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DigiKey’s 2025 DigiWish Holiday giveaway

DigiKey has kicked off its 17th annual DigiWish Giveaway, which runs 1-24th December 2025. The popular holiday giveaway offers entrants a chance to win DigiKey product prizes throughout the holiday season. To enter, participants must fill out the form on DigiKey’s website, selecting their ‘wish’ for one in-stock DigiKey product valued up to $100. One

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Harwin to increase UK manufacturing capacity in 2026

Harwin has announced the acquisition of seven new CNC sliding headstock lathes supplied by Star Micronics GB Ltd. The addition of these machines adds significant capacity to Harwin’s high-reliability connector manufacturing capabilities. The purchase follows heightened demand for Harwin’s connector ranges – notably Gecko – and an increase in R&D investment by the company. This

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discoverIE Group clocks up record profits, acquires Keymat

discoverIE Group, an international designer and manufacturer of customised electronics, has reported record half year profits of £30.2 million, up 5% on the previous year. Revenues rose 3.5% to £216.4 million. The company also announced the acquisition of human-machine interface (HMI) products supplier Keymat Technology for £5.5 million. Nick Jefferies, Group Chief Executive, commented: “discoverIE

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Mouser, L-Com seal global distribution pact

Mouser Electronics has inked a distribution agreement with L-Com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a supplier of wired and wireless connectivity products. Through the agreement, Mouser now stocks a wide portfolio of L-Com products, including high-speed fibre optics, panels and racks, UL-rated power connectors, and networking cables, offering customers a convenient, one-stop source for high-performance

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