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2025 headwinds deliver blow to UK manufacturer confidence

EAMA has launched its latest Market Pulse quarterly report at Innovation Zero. The new analysis reveals that while the supply chain saw a positive upturn towards the end of last year, reaching a three-year high point for electrification related sales in Q4 2024, there has been a worrying drop in business optimism, falling below the

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Supply Chain Management

What are the fundamentals of semiconductor fabrication?

Semiconductors are the foundation of the electronics industry. They power everything from smartphones to industrial machinery, and understanding the fundamentals of how they are made is a key part in making informed decisions about supplier capabilities, material risks, and long-term supply resilience. The fabrication process can involve hundreds of steps and many cycles, however, there

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Anglia signs European deal with Lorlin

Anglia Components has announced a new 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 extensively

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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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Why procurement professionals should pay attention to CSA Catapult

The Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult is the UK’s authority on compound semiconductor applications and commercialisation. Based in Newport, South Wales, it operates as a centre of excellence equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. The Catapult specialises in the measurement, characterisation, integration, and validation of compound semiconductor technologies across four areas: power electronics, advanced packaging, radio frequency

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Industry Insights

Planning for the unplannable in the electronics components industry

By Grant Portman, Key Account Manager, Whistler Technology, a Milexia Company If there is one lesson that COVID-19 taught us, it is the importance of planning for the unexpected. For the electronics components industry, this means adopting a flexible supply chain sourcing model to respond quickly to unforeseen challenges. Following the global semiconductor shortage, governments

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Supply Chain Management Traceability

Procurement prowess: strengthening your supply chain defence against counterfeits  

This article originally appeared in the September issue of Procurement Pro. Procurement professionals are uniquely positioned to prevent counterfeit electronic components from infiltrating their companies’ supply chains, fostering a future without fakes. Counterfeit electronic components are costly, risky, and downright dangerous. A single subpar component installed in an aircraft or automotive motor can lead to

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Milexia’s advancements in supply chain solutions at electronica

On the heels of a hugely significant year of growth, The Milexia Group, a European value-added distributor in the high-tech electronics industry, announces its participation at electronica Munich, a leading global trade fair and conference for electronics. Milexia has been operating in the cutting-edge electronics market for over 50 years and serves 2,300 European customers

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Sourcing Strategies

How to source automotive-grade electronic components

When it comes to sourcing automotive-grade electronic components, engineers must be mindful not only of the availability of parts but also of their quality, reliability, and compliance with strict safety standards. The components used in vehicles, whether for engine control units (ECUs), infotainment systems, or advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), are crucial to the overall

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Market Dojo launches accessible autonomous sourcing

Market Dojo has announced the release of its latest Autonomous Sourcing features, designed to transform the way procurement professionals deliver value. These intuitive tools streamline sourcing by automating the critical steps including, event creation, lot & supplier selection and document & template management dramatically boosting efficiency and accuracy while ensuring compliance. In today’s fast-paced procurement landscape,

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