Our aim is to offer guidance on the ever-changing decision-making processes in the electronics sector and become the "go-to" guide for industry professionals looking to source top components.
There are numerous factors that contribute to the success or otherwise of an organisation’s sourcing strategy; choice of suppliers, logistics, legal structures, industry, people, markets served, location, and more. Relationships with these ‘influencers’ are usually well established, having evolved over time as the organisation grew, matured, and sometimes diversified. An organisation that has invested thoughtfully
On 7th July 2025, TechUK hosted a conference in London to explore the shape and function of a proposed UK Semiconductor Centre. With £19 million earmarked by the government for its creation, the question now is how this centre will turn ambition into action. From the opening remarks and across three panel sessions the message
SEMI has launched the new Wafer Fab Materials Quarterly report in collaboration with Linx Consulting. SEMI recently acquired select assets from Linx Consulting, including market reports and conferences, to amplify its market intelligence capabilities in semiconductor materials and specialty chemicals. The Wafer Fab Materials Quarterly is a comprehensive report delivering in-depth analysis and forecasts for global wafer
TechInsights has released its ‘2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey’ along with the associated Global Semiconductor Supplier Award winners for the chip making equipment sector. Worldwide, participants were asked to rate equipment suppliers based on three key factors including supplier performance, customer service, and product performance. The award categories span customer service, assembly and test equipment, test subsystems, wafer
ASML and imec announce that they have signed a new strategic partnership agreement, focusing on research and sustainability. The agreement has a duration of five years and aims to deliver valuable solutions in two areas by bringing together ASML’s and imec’s respective knowledge and expertise. First, to develop solutions that advance the semiconductor industry and
Mouser Electronics is an authorised global distributor of electronic components and solutions from Toshiba. With over 7,000 Toshiba products available to order, including over 3,000 in stock, Mouser offers a wide portfolio of the newest Toshiba components to help buyers and engineers bring their products to market. The Toshiba TCKE9 Series 23V 4A eFuse ICs,
The automotive industry is navigating an unprecedented semiconductor shortage, driven by a confluence of factors ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical tensions. For procurement professionals tasked with ensuring continuity in production and product innovation, understanding where and how to source these chips is an important part of their roles. Direct sourcing from manufacturers Sourcing
In the back drop of growing global fab production, Infineon Technologies has officially opened the first phase of a new fab in Malaysia that will become the world’s largest and most competitive 200-millimetre silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor fab. Malaysian Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Chief Minister of the state of Kedah
Author: Frank Cavallaro, CEO, A2 Global Electronics Electric vehicle (EV) sales have slowed. A lack of charging infrastructure, coupled with high prices, is holding back widespread adoption. According to reports from automakers released in April, US sales of electric vehicles grew only 2.7% during the first quarter of this year, far below the 47% growth