Anglia Components expects to double the average growth forecast for the sector as we emerge from the challenging times of recent years. Founded in 1972, Anglia is projected to grow by 10% by 2026, according to CEO Steve Rawlins, double the average forecast from the industry association Electronic Components Supply Network (ECSN).
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI) is taking a further step in its semiconductor growth strategy by renaming two group companies under a unified identity called “Material Solutions”, including one located in France.
This move marks the next phase of SHI's long-term commitment to the global semiconductor industry, bringing together its ion implantation, laser annealing, and advanced materials engineering capabilities into a more coherent, customer-centric structure.
AI-enabled centralized automation, predictive maintenance, and advanced building and energy automation solutions will make next-generation semiconductor manufacturing more efficient, safe, and reliable.
The agreement focuses on critical infrastructure for semiconductor manufacturing, as well as broader applications of artificial intelligence, robotics, and connectivity.
Siemens and GlobalFoundries (GF) have launched a new strategic collaboration to leverage each company's complementary AI capabilities and improve the performance of semiconductor manufacturing and other advanced industries by increasing the efficiency, safety, and reliability of operations. In their new memorandum of understanding, the companies focus on chip manufacturing automation technologies (fab automation), electrification, digital solutions, and software, encompassing everything from chip development to product lifecycle management.
Vertiv Holdings Co. has announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Purge Rite Intermediate LLC (“PurgeRite”), a leading provider of mechanical flushing, purging, and filtration services for data centers and other mission-critical facilities. This transaction, valued at approximately $1 billion, expands and strengthens Vertiv’s thermal management services offering, solidifying its position as a global leader in next-generation liquid cooling services.
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH and ROHM Semiconductor proudly celebrate 30 years of successful collaboration, marking a milestone in a long-standing partnership that has significantly influenced the electronics distribution landscape in Europe.
Founded in 1973 and owner-operated from Ispringen in southern Germany, Rutronik has become one of Europe's leading distributors of electronic components.
Security, connectivity, and regulatory compliance are the cornerstones of the joint strategy of Kontron and congatec, presented at the SPS 2025 trade fair in Nuremberg. In a context marked by the imminent implementation of the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and the NIS2 directive, both companies are committed to an integrated technology platform that redefines the development and deployment of embedded and industrial systems.
The CRA as a technological catalyst
On November 18, congatec announced a technology collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. that will accelerate the commercialization of high-performance, embedded, cutting-edge AI applications for size, power, and weight (SWaP) industrial products based on Qualcomm Dragonwing™ processors. In its first phase, the collaboration allows developers using Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-X Series processors to leverage the versatility of congatec's ready-to-use COM-HPC Mini Computer-on-Modules range.
Avnet Silica, an Avnet company, today announced its new franchise agreement with DEEPX, a South Korea-based hardware and software manufacturer specializing in highly efficient and powerful artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor technology.
Harwin has announced the acquisition of seven new sliding headstock CNC lathes supplied by Star Micronics GB Ltd. The addition of these machines significantly increases Harwin's manufacturing capacity for high-reliability connectors.
The European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) reports on the latest semiconductor market forecasts from the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics Organization (WSTS). The forecasts raised the growth outlook for 2025 and confirmed the continued strong momentum of the global semiconductor market through 2026.
Now that the European Commission has concluded its public consultation on the revision of the EU Chip Act, the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) is calling for a strengthened and future-proof Chip Act 2 that meets Europe's strategic needs for
the next decade.
Dan Ford, Farnell's vice president of sales for EMEA, believes engineers have shifted from prioritizing the technically best product for a specific task to selecting components that offer a strategic fit and long-term viability.
Purchasing professionals in the electronics industry always face a dilemma when acquiring products:
ams OSRAM and the Zumtobel Group have developed an alternative to the plastic reels used to transport LED strips and components. The paper reel improves the environmental footprint: it weighs over a third less and produces more than three-quarters less CO₂.
The new reel does not incur any additional costs. This represents a significant milestone towards sustainable supply chains in the electronics industry.
Kontron and congatec have announced new modular and secure embedded platforms. At the heart of this collaboration is the integration of KontronOS, Kontron's secure Linux®-based operating system, with congatec's ready-to-use aReady.COM hardware and software building blocks. This integrated approach is designed to simplify and accelerate the development of security solutions and applications that comply with the IEC 62443 standard.
IDTechEx forecasts that the global sensor market will reach US$250 billion by 2036, as global megatrends in mobility, artificial intelligence, robotics, 6G connectivity and IoT drive demand for sensors.
Codasip, a provider of functional safety (ISO26262) and cybersecurity (ISO21434), and EnSilica, a leading provider of digital and mixed-signal application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), today announced a strategic licensing agreement for Codasip's CHERI (Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions) embedded CPU IP product, part of its 700 series core family.
Solid Sands BV has reinforced its commitment to innovation, reliability, and long-term support for the developer community with the acquisition of Plum Hall's technology and test suites. Founded in 1979, Plum Hall Inc. is a provider of test suites for compilers and software to the programmer and software developer community.
Mouser Electronics, Inc. announces its latest initiative in support of seagrass conservation in the UK. In a project led by marine conservation experts, components supplied by Mouser have enabled the development of an innovative underwater harvester prototype that aims to accelerate the collection of seagrass seeds for faster, safer, and more precise large-scale restoration.
Farnell, an Avnet group company, has launched The DevKit HQ, a new online resource that brings together evaluation boards, development kits, single-board computers (SBCs), tools, and technical documentation in one place.
IAR has announced its collaboration with Quintauris, a global provider of RISC-V-based solutions. This collaboration allows IAR's embedded development platform to become part of Quintauris' RT-Europe reference architecture offering, leveraging IAR's certified compiler and enabling the future integration of automated build tools, advanced debugging, and testing technologies for real-time RISC-V automotive applications.
EnSilica, a supplier of mixed analog-digital ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits), has been awarded a £5 million ($6.6 million) innovation contract by the UK Government's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) following a competitive process.
element14, an Avnet community, presents a new smart and sustainable design competition, inviting engineers, makers, and technology enthusiasts to design and build innovative projects focused on recycling, waste reduction, and environmental sustainability.
The semiconductor and electronics manufacturing industry is simultaneously facing growing demand, increased resource consumption, and the need to reduce dependence on geographically concentrated supply chains.
enesal Energy has appointed Pedro Pablo Laina Marco as director of the Data Center Business Unit for Iberia, where he will be responsible for developing the company's activity related to energy infrastructure for data centers in Spain and Portugal.
The maxon Group will make a change in its executive leadership in March 2027. Eugen Elmiger will step down as CEO after 15 years at the helm of the company and will be replaced by Andreas Richter, currently Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Deputy CEO.
The European Union surpassed 700,000 industrial robots in operation in 2025 and reached an installed base of 712,000 units, according to data from the *World Robotics 2026 Industrial Robots* report by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
The number of industrial robots in operation in factories around the world reached five million units in 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 9%, according to data from the *World Robotics 2026* report by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
Siemens and TSMC have expanded their collaboration in the field of electronic design automation (EDA) with new AI-based tools for semiconductor design and verification. The joint work encompasses the automation of specific tasks...
The electronics industry faces challenges related to the green transition, digital transformation, European technological autonomy, and tensions in global supply chains. It is in this context that NAIA (New Approach to Cross-Border Innovation in...) is being developed.
NX Technologies has secured a €1.9 million grant from the PERTE Electric and Connected Vehicle (PERTE VEC) program to research and develop a range of traction inverters for light electric vehicles. The project will run from 2026 to 2029 and is part of the...
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