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Astute Group and Quantum Dice, a University of Oxford spin-out pioneering quantum random number generator (QRNG) technology, have announced a strategic global distribution partnership. As part of the agreement, Astute Group has joined Quantum Dice’s authorised partner programme and will accelerate access to its DISC-protected QRNG chip products, focusing on sectors with high security requirements,

Innovators driving future technologies like quantum computers to deliver new life-saving medicines and semiconductors powering the next generation of mobile phones are being backed by well over £1 billion to set up and scale up their businesses in Britain, Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has announced. Investment will include funding for the UK’s mission

A new chapter begins for IPC as it officially becomes the Global Electronics Association, reflecting its role as the voice of the electronics industry. Guided by the vision of ‘Better electronics for a better world’, the Global Electronics Association (electronics.org) is dedicated to enhancing supply chain resilience and promoting accelerated growth through engagement with more

Anglia Components has been named EMEA OEM Demand Creation Distributor of the Year by Digi International at the IoT connectivity leader’s 2024 Global Channel Awards. These annual awards recognise Digi’s most impactful distributors and resellers worldwide, celebrating their leadership, innovation, customer-first mindset, and outstanding contributions to the expansion of connected technologies. Comments David Pearson, Anglia’s

A recently concluded 42-month EU project, ELENA, announced the development of the first-ever, European-made lithium niobate on insulator (LNOI) substrates for photonic integrated circuits (PICs) – a breakthrough that establishes a fully European supply chain for thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) technology. TFLN is a breakthrough material platform enabling high-performance PICs through its thin-film structure, offering

TechWorks, the UK industry association for semiconductor and deeptech innovation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Canadian Semiconductor Council (CSC) to foster strategic collaboration between the UK and Canadian semiconductor ecosystems. The agreement recognises the highly complementary strengths of both nations in areas such as advanced packaging, compound semiconductors, quantum technologies, AI,

Texas Instruments announced its plans to invest more than $60 billion across seven US semiconductor fabs, making this the largest investment in foundational semiconductor manufacturing in US history. Working with the Trump administration and building on the company’s nearly 100-year legacy, TI is expanding its US manufacturing capacity to supply the growing need for semiconductors

Avnet Abacus has received important recognition from Molex, a global specialist in electronics and connectivity innovation, for its achievements registered in 2024. The 2024 European Distributor of the Year and Regional Distributor of the Year – Northern Europe awards recognise Avnet Abacus’ achievements in a year described as “difficult” for the entire industry. The distributor

Mouser Electronics has been awarded the EMEA OEM Distributor of the Year award from Digi International Inc., a global specialist in Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services. Mouser’s dedication to strong engagement, achieving outstanding success, and delivering exceptional results to Digi’s customers in EMEA in the 2024 period earned the