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Navigating the evolving state of procurement

By Isabelle Saffar, CEO at Synertrade Seventy-two percent of CPOs reported digital transformation as a top priority, according to a recent Deloitte report, with a further 41% of respondents citing inadequate technologies as a significant barrier for improvement. This presents a growing challenge for procurement teams who are balancing the adoption of innovative technological solutions

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Farnell survey shows shortages, pricing top buyers’ concerns

Electronic component buyers have not had it easy over the past two years, and their travails are highlighted in Farnell’s first-ever Buyer Survey. Product shortages and pricing dominate with over half of the respondents cited product availability as the primary challenge, largely due to a global shortage of electronic components. This scarcity led to allocation

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ASML and imec partner to advance semiconductor research in Europe

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

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Richardson RFPD adds Crescend to global linecard

Richardson RFPD has signed Crescend Technologies to its global linecard. The agreement makes Richardson RFPD an authorised global distributor for Crescend’s standard industrial microwave generator products.   The distributor will stock the Crescend PTL-2.5 kW desktop generator for immediate shipment.  This generator can be used in a variety of applications for research, testing, pilot scale programs, proof-of-concept,

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Infineon leads the global microcontroller market

Infineon Technologies takes over the number one position in the global microcontroller market. According to the latest research by Omdia [1], the company increased its market share to 21.3% in 2024 (2023: 17.8%), achieving the largest year-over-year gain (3.5%age points) among its competitors. This makes Infineon the most successful supplier of microcontrollers worldwide for the

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Anglia, Lorlin ink European distribution deal

Anglia Components has signed a new European franchise distribution deal with UK switch manufacturer Lorlin Electronics. Established over 60 years ago, ISO 9001- approved Lorlin manufactures a full range of rotary switches from simple on/off types to multi-circuit versions, many of which are unique designs. Comments Anglia’s Technical Director, David Pearson: “Lorlin’s products have been

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DigiKey collaboration merges component discovery with procurement

DigiKey is collaborating with Ultra Librarian to connect the supply chain and design, giving engineers a fully integrated and contextual component discovery and procurement path directly inside the computer-aided design (CAD) environment. The collaboration integrates DigiKey’s myLists with UItra Librarian’s UltraBOM bill of materials management tool, which gives designers access to quotes, prices, product availability

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Events

Visit PCBWay at embedded world 2025

PCBWay has announced its participation in embedded world 2025, from 11th – 13th March, in Munich, Germany. Booth No: 3A-532 Time: 2025.03.11-2025.03.13 Location: Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Germany PCBWay has exhibited at the great event for many times and has received a warm response every time. It will continue the past successful experience, bring more innovative

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ESIA supports deal for a greener, more competitive Europe

The European Commission has unveiled the ‘Clean Industrial Deal: A joint roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation‘. The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA), representing the semiconductor industry and broader ecosystem in Europe, welcomes this  initiative as a timely impetus to regain competitiveness and strengthen the industrial base in the EU. Semiconductors are at the heart of a

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Now at Mouser: Molex MX-DaSH connector for vehicles

Mouser Electronics is now stocking the MX-DaSH wire-to-wire connector system from Molex. The MX-DaSH connector system combines power, ground circuit, and high-speed data connectivity in a single connector system. The MX-DaSH series supports the transition to zonal architecture in automotive and commercial applications, including autonomous driving modules, computing modules, high-speed cable networking, sensor-device connectivity, high-resolution

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