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Farnell podcast explores AI, brain science

Farnell’s Top Tech Voices podcast continues its second season with two new episodes exploring how neuroscience, AI, and health technology are reshaping the way people think, behave, and live. The latest conversations feature renowned neuroscientist and Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience Anil Seth, and Dr Julia Jones, a neuroscientist, former Olympic psychologist and founder

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Farnell strengthens linecard with Same Sky solutions

Farnell has signed a worldwide distribution agreement with Same Sky, a manufacturer specialising in a range of product technologies including interconnect, audio, thermal management, motion and control, relay, sensor, and switch solutions. This partnership expands the global availability of Same Sky’s portfolio, ensuring customers have immediate access to high-performance component technologies. By integrating Same Sky’s

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Farnell expands electromechanical portfolio in EMEA

Farnell has signed a new distribution agreement with Hongfa, a manufacturer of relays and electromechanical components. The agreement comes as demand for high-performance, reliable relay solutions continues to grow across industrial automation, automotive, energy, and smart building applications. The partnership will introduce high-quality relay and switching technologies to Farnell customers across EMEA, expanding choice and

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Farnell and Same Sky enter into a distribution agreement

Same Sky announces it has signed a global distribution agreement with global component distributor, Farnell. As a part of the agreement, Farnell will distribute and market Same Sky’s extensive product portfolio, including audio, interconnect, thermal management, and more. In addition to product support through the Farnell brand in EMEA, Same Sky’s parts will also be

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Farnell explores brain health and sustainable tech

Farnell’s podcast series Top Tech Voices continues its second season with two thought-provoking episodes examining how technology influences both human wellbeing and planetary sustainability. The opening conversations bring together neuroscientist Dr. Jack Lewis and environmental innovator Fionn Ferreira – two voices approaching technology from very different, yet equally human, perspectives. In episode one, Mental Health

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Events

Farnell EMEA to deliver Edge AI at embedded world 2026

Farnell EMEA has announced its return to embedded world 2026, taking place 10-12th March 2026 at Nürnberg Messe, Germany. Visitors can find Farnell in Hall 3A, Stand 119, where the company will showcase a packed programme of hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, and community-led activity designed to help engineers move from idea to implementation faster. This

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Farnell announces season two of ‘Top Tech Voices’ podcast

Farnell has announced the return of its award-winning podcast series, ‘Top Tech Voices’, with the launch of season two. Following the success of its previous season, Top Tech Voices returns with a renewed focus on how technology serves people – highlighting innovation that improves lives, protects what matters, and addresses real human challenges. The new

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Market Analysis

Asia and Farnell sparkle in Avnet’s Q2

Avnet beat expectations in Q2 reporting year on year revenues up 11.6% to $6.32 billion. “We delivered year-over-year sales growth across all of our electronic components regions and Farnell, and both total company revenue and earnings per share were above our expectations,” commented Phil Gallagher, Avnet Chief Executive Officer. “Sequentially, our adjusted operating income grew

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Farnell, Fulham announce global distribution partnership

Farnell has announced a new global distribution partnership with Fulham, expanding access to advanced LED drivers, emergency lighting, and intelligent control solutions for customers across EMEA. The agreement strengthens Farnell’s lighting portfolio in the region, supporting engineers and buyers across commercial, industrial, and architectural lighting applications. Fulham brings more than 30 years of expertise in

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Industry Insights

The shift in purchasing priorities: why the best product doesn’t always win

Dan Ford, VP of Sales, EMEA, at Farnell, believes engineers have shifted from prioritising what is technically the best product for the job to selecting components that offer strategic fit and long-term viability. Procurement professionals in the electronics industry always face a dilemma when looking to source products: they must decide what criteria they use

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