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Anglia’s Rawlins rues chip makers online store strategy

Anglia CEO Steve Rawlins has criticised the decision of semiconductor manufacturers to open online stores following the loss of the Analog Devices (ADI) franchise. “It’s misguided,” said Rawlins. “I fail to understand the advantage to the customer. It reduces the choice of where to buy from the customer. “Not everyone wants to buy everything from

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Flip expands to EMEA

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the aerospace, medical, automotive, and industrial sectors are confronted with the critical issue of shrinking component lifespans impacting the longevity of the equipment they’re incorporated. Flip Electronics’ expansion across EMEA will bring critical expertise in obsolete and end-of-life semiconductors and electronic components to OEMs looking to efficiently source factory-authorised electronic

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RS PRO expands automation range

As automation continues to revolutionise production facilities, RS PRO, the own brand of RS, is expanding its product range to meet the growing demand for smarter, more efficient processes. With a portfolio of over 1,300 new products across more than 15 technologies, RS PRO is an ideal partner for automation solutions. Adding to its existing

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Wendt hired to head passives, industrial automation at Mouser

Mouser Electronics has hired Eric Wendt as Vice President of Supplier Management. Wendt joins Mouser from DigiKey where he was Director of Industrial Automation. He will oversee Mouser’s large group of suppliers across the passive and industrial automation product categories. He managed many of the passive product lines at DigiKey before creating and bringing the

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Arrow sales fall 15% in Q3

Arrow Electronics has reported Q3 sales of $6.82 billion, a decline of 15% year on year. “In the third quarter, the company continued to execute well in a challenging environment. While the cyclical correction continues in our global components business, we saw enterprise IT spending gain momentum,” said Sean Kerins, Arrow’s President and Chief Executive

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Smith names Janos Boszormenyi Vice President, EMEA

Smith, a global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, announced the appointment of Janos Boszormenyi to the role of Vice President, EMEA. In this role, Janos will help develop business opportunities and provide support to Smith’s five offices in the region. “Smith’s 40-year history and extensive global network provide a strong foundation to enhance and

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Farnell now stocking LattePanda Mu

Farnell has announced that LattePanda Mu compute module, carrier boards, and starter kit, the latest additions to the popular LattePanda range from DF Robot, are now available from stock. LattePanda Mu is a micro x86 compute module that features an Intel N100 quad-core processor with 3.4GHz turbo frequency. This combination provides solid performance and multitasking

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Arrow bolsters automotive customer support

Arrow Electronics is expanding its Automotive Centre of Excellence (CoE) with new development centres in Munich and Istanbul to better assist customers in the development of next-gen automotive products. Arrow’s recent acquisition of iQmine, a leading engineering services provider for the automotive and transportation industry, further bolsters the CoE’s capabilities. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, with

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TE Connectivity wins Global Manufacturer Award

Waldom Electronics announced TE Connectivity as the recipient of the Global Manufacturer Award at the inaugural Waldom ESG Awards. These first-of-their-kind awards within the IP&E (Interconnect, Passive, and Electromechanical) sector celebrate outstanding efforts in sustainability and responsible practices. The Global Manufacturer Award recognises TE Connectivity’s significant contributions to minimising waste and fostering a circular economy.

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Asia sales surge keys Avnet Q1 uptick

Avnet Q1 sales edged ahead 0.7% sequentially to $5.6 billion on the back of a strong performance in the Asia region. Sales declined 11.6% from $6.3 billion year on year. “In the first quarter, our sales and earnings exceeded the upper end of our guidance range led by a return to growth in our Asia

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