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Farnell welcomes Diotec Semiconductor

Farnell has announced the addition of Diotec Semiconductor‘s range of discrete semiconductor and associated peripheral stock, which are now available to order for global delivery. Diotec offers a wide range of diodes; bipolar junction transistors; MOSFETs; linear voltage regulators; SiC MOSFETs; SiC Schottky diodes; and IGBTs to meet the demands of a broad range industrial,

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Heilind: connecting to the future

Heilind Electronics, a giant in electromechanical component distribution, continues to strengthen its presence in Europe with a strategic focus on flexibility, customer-centricity, and innovation. At electronica 2024, our Associate Editor, Sheryl Miles, caught up with Lars Klapproth,   Business Development Strategic Accounts – CWE Region, to discuss the company’s plans for expansion, its competitive edge, and

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Taiwan cuts defence and technology budget in economic reshuffle

Taiwan is facing potential budget cuts that could significantly impact its defence and technology sectors. Recent legislative changes, driven by opposition parties, have mandated a reallocation of funds from the central government to local municipalities. This shift may necessitate a considerable reduction in the central government’s budget, affecting key areas such as defence and technological

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The Netherlands introduces the ChipNL Competence Centre

The ChipNL Competence Centre was launched in December 2024, providing an additional boost to innovation and capabilities within the Dutch semiconductor industry. Established in alignment with the EU Chips Act, the centre aims to advance technological expertise and foster innovation across the Dutch semiconductor ecosystem. A €12 million budget, jointly allocated by the European Commission

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Infineon to build new backend fab in Thailand

Infineon Technologies has broken ground for a new semiconductor backend production site in Samut Prakan, south of Bangkok, optimising and further diversifying its manufacturing footprint. After an official meeting with the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, at the Government House, Infineon’s Chief Operations Officer Dr. Rutger Wijburg launched the construction of the new fab.

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Anglia names Harwin as Supplier Of The Year for 2024

Anglia Components announced Harwin PLC as the winner of its Supplier Of The Year Award, 2024. The award is given on an annual basis to the company within Anglia’s portfolio of component manufacturing partners that has shown outstanding support for Anglia’s customers during that year. During 2024, Harwin, a manufacturer of connectors and accessories for

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Graham Maggs steps back from Mouser

Graham Maggs, formerly VP of Marketing and Business Development EMEA, has decided to step back from his role at Mouser effective from 31 December 2024. Following his recovery from a recent health scare, Graham would like to focus on pursuits outside work, specifically time with family and improving his handicap. After over 14 years working

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Sebastian Fischer new CEO of Traco Power Group

Belonging to a future-oriented growth strategy, Traco Power Group has announced Sebastian Fischer will take over as CEO as of 1st January, 2025. Together with an experienced Group Management Team, in his new position Fischer will drive the further development of the company. As before, Jennifer Caspar, company owner and Chair of the Board of

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Mouser recognised with Distributor of the Year award

Mouser Electronics has been presented with the Distributor of the Year award in the category of E-Commerce Distribution by Bourns. The Mouser team received the award in Munich, Germany. Mouser won this accolade for the strongest sales and new customer growth in the EMEA region. “On behalf of all of us at Mouser, we are

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NXP agrees to TTTech Auto acquisition

NXP Semiconductors has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TTTech Auto in an all-cash transaction valued at $625 million. TTTech Auto, based in Vienna, Austria, is a unique safety-critical systems and middleware for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) company. TTTech Auto has established business relationships with many leading automotive OEMs, empowering them

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