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Pete Johnson accepts seat on Leadership Group of ecsn

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

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Direct Components awarded AS6081 certification

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

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Farnell adds Raspberry Pi-based EDATEC products

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

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Astute Group acquires UK electronics firm

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

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DigiKey announces sponsorship of KiCad

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,

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Mouser, Amphenol PCTEL seal global distribution pact

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,

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Mouser receives award from Amphenol SV Microwave

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

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TE Connectivity’s high-voltage contactors now at TTI IP&E Europe

TTI IP&E – Europe is now stocking the ECP series of high-voltage contactors from TE Connectivity, a specialist in connectors and sensors. The ECP150B, ECP250B, and ECP350B are hermetically sealed and allow bi-directional flow. The ECP series contactors come with a continuous current capacity of up to 500A and a maximum switch voltage of 1500VDC

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Insight SIP signs with Master Electronics

Insight SIP has signed a distribution agreement with Master Electronics, a global electronics distributor with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Master Electronics is a global distributor with strength in the North American market, with the capability to ship worldwide to support global manufacturing. It operates under the Master Electronics brand within the US, Online Components

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ECIA launches information initiative for buyers and engineers

ECIA announces a new resource for component buyers and engineers at www.ecianow.org/buyers-engineers. Customers can find new information about how lead times are calculated, the difference between component cycle times and lead times, new tools for tracking tariffs on specific components, new videos about the industry, and important changes in thinking about date codes and much

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