Milpitas, Calif. – Resilinc Corp., a provider of supply chain resiliency solutions, has released a new version of its Resilinc Conflict Minerals Module that is focused on driving down the costs of reporting and increasing supplier participation rates across global supply chains. A key feature includes a supplier network-based approach that enables suppliers to publish CFSI templates once…
DetailsIndianapolis, Ind. – In a move to support increasing demand for mobility device repair, refurbishment and recycling, Ingram Micro Mobility, a division of Ingram Micro Inc., is expanding device-recovery service operations at a key returns center in Plainfield, Indiana. The tech distributor and supply chain services company expects 15 percent growth at this facility alone in July. In North America,…
DetailsNorman, Okla. — SouthWest NanoTechnologies Inc. (SWeNT), a leading manufacturer of single-wall, few-wall and multi-wall carbon nanotube materials for printed electronics, energy storage and composites applications has received $2.7 million in new financing in two transactions. Approximately $1.7 million was received as part of a $4 million round of convertible notes. An additional $1 million…
DetailsSchauffhausen, Switzerland — TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the business of Xiamen Delixing Electric Equipment Co., Ltd. (“Delixing”) and Xiamen SIBAS Connectors Co., Ltd. (“Sibas”). Delixing/Sibas is a privately owned manufacturer of heavy duty connectors used in machinery equipment, factory…
DetailsAlbany, N.Y. — According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research “Wearable Technology Market – European Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 – 2019,” this market was valued at USD 308.69 million in 2013, growing at a CAGR of 42.1% from 2014 to 2019 to account for USD 2545.51 million in 2019. Wearable…
DetailsJameco Electronics kicks off its 40th anniversary celebration by marking the milestone with a special cover on its most recent electronic components catalog. The new catalog features a montage cover made of previous catalog covers, including the very first Jameco catalog. In 1974, founder Dennis Farrey had a vision. He set his mind to helping…
DetailsElectronic component manufacturers are developing more and more new devices that serve double-duty roles – helping designers simplify and speed up their designs while reducing the bill of materials (BOM) and overall systems cost for the procurement teams. Here’s a sampling of some of the latest devices that play dual roles, including switching regulators, motor…
DetailsFort Worth, Tex. – TTI, Inc., the leading global distributor of interconnect, passive, electromechanical and discrete components, today announced the company has signed a distribution agreement with Wakefield-Vette, a global leader in thermal management solutions. In continuous operation since 1957, Wakefield-Vette manufactures a wide array of thermal solutions that includes thermal extrusions, LED heat sinks, heat…
DetailsThalwil, Switzerland — Swiss u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a leading provider of wireless and positioning semiconductors and modules for the automotive, industrial and consumer markets, has acquired the company Antcor, a developer of Wi-Fi baseband intellectual property (IP). The acquisition consists of a purchase of 100% of the shares of Antcor Advanced Network Technologies S.A. at a price…
DetailsAvnet, Inc. grew global sales year-over-year by eight percent in fiscal year 2014, reaching $27.5 billion. This translates into organic sales growth of 5.2 percent year-over-year and 4.8 percent in constant currency. In addition to adding more than $2 billion in sales, Avnet also expanded margins and returns, and grew adjusted earnings per share at…
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