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SAEKI to transform large-scale manufacturing

As global supply chains grapple with increasing pressures and rising costs, manufacturing is at a crucial turning point. Industries such as aerospace, automotive, and construction face long lead times and high costs for large-format components, relying on fragmented supply chains and labour-intensive processes. Manufacturing automation company SAEKI has announced a $6.7 million seed funding round

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Nordson Electronics named 2024 best strategic supplier

Nordson Electronics has been honoured with the 2024 ‘Jabil Best Strategic Supplier Award’. This recognition highlights Nordson’s critical role in supporting Jabil, a global provider of manufacturing services, in achieving operational excellence and strengthening its supply chain. The Jabil ‘Best Strategic Supplier Award’ is given annually to suppliers who demonstrate outstanding performance in quality, delivery,

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Supply Chain Management

Mitigating risks in the medical supply chain

Supply chain problems in the medical sector can be a matter of life or death. Millions of people worldwide depend on medical devices to manage chronic illness and pain. Any shortage of medical equipment, such as infusion pumps, pulse oximeters, auto-injectors, and insulin pens, can have significant personal consequences and must, therefore, be avoided at all

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In conversation with Rebeca Obregon, President at Farnell

As of 1st July 2024, Rebeca Obregon assumed the role of President at Farnell, an Avnet company. Rebeca studied electrical engineering at Arizona State University and has spent over 30 years in the semiconductor industry. During that time, she held a variety of roles ranging from engineering and operations to sales, business unit leadership and

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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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Supply Chain Management

Challenges, triggers, and solutions for the US defence supply chain

The US boasts the biggest military in the world by some margin with a budget of around $850 billion for 2025 – yet a big military and a budget to back it is only the beginning. In a world with tightening senses of reshoring and a dissipating idea of globalisation amidst a tense geopolitical landscape,

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Exploring the future of supply chains in 2025

By Adrian Wood, Director of Strategic Business Development at DELMIA Many of the changes that will impact supply chains in 2025 are not new, but the frequency and intensity has the potential to bring new levels of strain to already stretched supply chains. So, what can companies do to prepare for 2025 and beyond?  What

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How semiconductors are made

Semiconductors are at the heart of modern electronics, powering everything from smartphones and computers to electric vehicles and industrial machinery. Their production involves a highly sophisticated process that combines chemistry, physics, and engineering to create intricate devices capable of controlling electrical signals. Understanding how semiconductors are made provides insight into one of the most critical

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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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