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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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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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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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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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Understanding and managing lead times of mil-spec connectors

In recent years supply chain and procurement issues have risen to the top of the challenges a manufacturer must address, since even the best team cannot make a product without parts. Therefore, understanding and managing lead times is an important element of manufacturing processes today. Pre-COVID, you could usually count on parts being delivered in

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Why vehicle connectivity is helping supply chains

A new report from EMARKETER predicts there will be nearly 181 million connected car drivers in the US by 2028, making up 70% of licensed drivers in the US. That report goes alongside with a McKinsey projection that more than 90% of vehicles sold in 2030 will be connected. Here, Alysia Johnson, President of the

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How supply chains are shaping the future of tech innovation

The role of supply chains has evolved drastically over recent years. It is an area of industry that is being transformed from a necessary business logistic into a critical driver of innovation. On 3rd December 2024, David Paulson, Global Vice President of Avnet Velocity spoke at a webinar hosted by Bolaji Ojo, Publisher of The

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