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Rebeca Obregon appointed as President of Farnell

Avnet has named Rebeca Obregon as the new president of Farnell, an Avnet company, starting from 1st July 2024. Farnell operates as a high-service distributor of electronic components, having a wide product range and a global supply chain network. “Since joining Avnet’s leadership team last year, Rebeca has shown her deep commitment to delivering results

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Farnell survey encourages procurement professionals to have their say

Farnell is inviting its global clientele to participate in its Buyers’ Survey to help shape and enhance the services it offers. This survey, set to conclude on the 2nd of July, aims to deepen the industry’s understanding of buyer priorities and the dynamics influencing purchasing decisions within the engineering and electronics sectors. Umasankar Pingali, Farnell

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Mouser Electronics awarded E-Catalog Distributor of the Year

Mouser Electronics recently earned the accolade of 2023 E-Catalog Distributor of the Year from Omron Electronic Components. This marks the fourth consecutive year Mouser has received this digital distinction. In recognition of this achievement, Omron Electronic Components is set to make a charitable donation of $5,000 to the Mansfield (Texas) Independent School District Education Foundation.

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Anglia named in global top 50 distributors list

Anglia Components has been placed at #32 on the Global Top 50 Electronics Distributor list for 2024 by Supply Chain Connect. This ranking evaluates distributors based on their annual global revenue. Notably, this marks Anglia’s debut on the global list, distinguishing it as the only privately owned UK distributor to secure a spot in the

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Farnell adds Phoenix Contact’s latest connectivity, power, and housing solutions

Farnell has announced that it has added stock of new products from Phoenix Contact, some of which feature Push-X technology which enables tool-free wiring of both rigid and flexible conductors; TRIO power supplies with integrated circuit breakers; and STEP power supplies for use via USB with Raspberry Pi and smart home devices. Farnell, Director of

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DigiKey receives ISO 27001 certification

DigiKey has announced the addition of ISO 27001 certification to its comprehensive data security program. This certification enhances DigiKey’s dedication to managing information securely for its customers, suppliers, and partners. “ISO 27001 certification promotes a holistic approach to information security and is a tool for risk management, cyber-resilience and operational excellence,” said Ramesh Babu, Chief

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Digi joins The Electronic Components Supply Network (ecsn)

Adam Fletcher, Chairman of the Electronic Components Supply Network (ecsn), has expressed his enthusiasm for welcoming Digi International Inc. as the newest member of the association. Recognised as a leader in wireless communication innovation, Digi International is at the forefront of shaping the future of connected devices. Along with joining ecsn, Digi International has secured

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Texas Instruments at embedded world 2024

Artem Aginskiy, Product Line Manager for Processors at Texas Instruments talks about   the company’s fastest path to embedded development. “It’s very important for TI that our customers … have an excellent experience from conception all the way to releasing that product. What this means is that we have to completely simplify how you engage the

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Arduino’s Pro 4G module, now at Mouser

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the Pro 4G module from Arduino. Equipped with a Quectel LTE Cat 4 modem, the Pro 4G module offers fast data throughput and high bandwidth, ensuring reliable and quick data download and upload, even in remote locations. The Pro 4G Module enhances the connectivity capabilities of Portenta boards, making it

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DigiKey market trends and future plans

At embedded world 2024, Mike Slater, Vice President of Global Business Development at DigiKey, speaks with Mick Elliott from Electronic Specifier about the market trends and developments DigiKey is experiencing. “Back in 2023, we made a significant investment in inventory. We want to make sure we have the widest product breadth in stock, available to

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