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Smith achieves ISO 13485 certification

Smith announces its certification to the ISO 13485 standard at its Amsterdam distribution centre. Smith’s operational headquarters in Houston, Texas, previously received accreditation in December 2017. The ISO 13485 certification defines standards for organisations that provide medical devices and related products or services. Obtaining this certification further demonstrates Smith’s ability to properly source, inspect, test,

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Mouser stocks selection of power, protection, & connection solutions

Mouser Electronics continues its partnership with Bel, a provider of solutions that power, protect, and connect electronic circuits. Since 2014, Mouser has offered a growing selection of Bel’s latest products, which includes offerings from Bel Fuse, Bel Magnetic Solutions, Bel Power Solutions, CUI Inc, Cinch Connectivity Solutions, Signal Transformer, and more. Mouser currently offers over

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RS’s Simon Meadmore joins Leadership Group of ecsn

Adam Fletcher, Chairman of the Electronic Components Supply Network (ecsn), has announced the appointment of Simon Meadmore to the association’s Leadership Group steering committee. Meadmore, representing long-standing ecsn member RS Components, brings over 30 years of experience in the electronic components industry. His wealth of knowledge will be an asset to the Leadership Group and,

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Freedom USA soars to new heights

Freedom USA speaks on how its recent successes mean that it is soaring to new heights in the industry. Freedom USA is soaring to new heights, reaching milestones that represent the culmination of 25 years of dedication, hard work, and a commitment to excellence. Growth and expansion have become central themes of our journey, as

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Solsta snaps up Gateway

Solsta has acquired Gateway, a specialist distributor with expertise in ferrites and magnetic components and solutions. The company also has a range of own brand machined ferrite products. Based in Nantwich in Cheshire, Gateway has a talented and experienced team who will add specialist industry knowledge and expertise to the Solid State group. Gateway has

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Farnell expands equipment portfolio

Farnell has expanded its range of test and measurement equipment with the introduction of the Keysight Technologies InfiniiVision HD3 Series oscilloscope. This new addition is designed to help engineers detect even the most subtle and sporadic signal anomalies, enabling them to quickly identify and resolve issues across a variety of applications. The Keysight HD3 Series

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TTI IP&E – Europe scoops TE Connectivity award

TTI IP&E – Europe has received two awards from TE Connectivity: ‘Global Broadline Distributor of the Year’ and ‘EMEA Broadline Distributor of the Year’. These accolades highlight TTI IP&E – Europe’s exceptional performance in supporting joint customers and driving new business development, positioning it at the forefront of TE Connectivity’s platinum distribution group. Sean Miller,

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EnSilica joins TSMC Design Centre Alliance

EnSilica has joined the Design Centre Alliance (DCA) of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company‘s (TSMC) Open Innovation Platform (OIP). This partnership signals a strategic move for EnSilica, reinforcing its role in advancing the development of next-generation system-on-chip (SoC) designs. The TSMC DCA programme is designed to support chip implementation services and system-level design solutions, helping

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UK semiconductor factory saved from closure

The future of a semiconductor factory in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, has been safeguarded after the UK government stepped in to prevent its closure, saving more than 100 jobs. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) purchased the facility for £20m, ensuring that its vital operations can continue. Previously owned by Coherent, the factory manufactures semiconductors, including

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DigiKey premieres Factory Tomorrow Season 4 video series

DigiKey has launched Season 4 of its Factory Tomorrow video series. Sponsored by Siemens and Banner Engineering, the newest season dives into the cutting-edge innovations in industrial automation that are transforming global manufacturing. The series explores how advanced technology is enabling more efficient production and providing critical insights into daily operations. Season 4 of Factory

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