The Biden administration will direct federal agencies to shore up the production and delivery of semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, advanced batteries and critical minerals after completing reviews of their supply chains. In February, the White House ordered 100-day reviews of the four sectors’ sourcing networks. The studies sought to determine whether industries critical to U.S. national security…
DetailsIn a new IPC industry survey and report, one-quarter (24 percent) of electronic manufacturers say the costs and burdens of compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) may force them out of the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) supply chain. The survey conducted by IPC, the global electronics manufacturing association, also finds that for…
DetailsStarting June 1st, 2021, Elmos Semiconductor SE and Rutronik expand the existing franchise agreement for semiconductor solutions into North, Central and South America. The partnership opens up new opportunities for both partners and strengthens their respective worldwide market positions. The dynamic automotive market relies on innovative solutions that enable increasingly complex systems to function efficiently…
DetailsNational governments in Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, have been instituting increasingly stringent pandemic control measures in response to the intensifying Covid-19 pandemic in these countries. Remarkably, these countries are all hotspots in the electronic component supply chain, and Malaysia, home to many semiconductor packaging and testing facilities as well as passive…
DetailsHeilind Electronics, a leading distributor of electronic components worldwide, recently signed a distribution agreement with Crocus, a premier supplier of magnetic sensors for the industrial, consumer electronics and IoT markets. Crocus sensors utilize the manufacturer’s patented XtremeSense TMR (Tunnel Magneto-Resistance) technology. This revolutionary technology enables the sensors to be fully integrated over a proprietary CMOS…
DetailsIPC announced today the April 2021 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.62. Total North American EMS shipments in April 2021 were up 10.5 percent compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, April shipments fell 11.9 percent. EMS bookings in April…
Details“Electrocomponents has delivered a strong performance in a challenging year,” said CEO Lindsley Ruth. “We continue to drive market share gains, invest in our organic growth opportunities and generate good cash flow. In addition, we welcomed three high quality businesses into our Group to accelerate our strategic aspirations. I am incredibly proud of how well…
DetailsFlip Electronics has signed an agreement with Silicon Labs to distribute its end-of-life (EOL) semiconductor products. Silicon Labs offers the industry’s most comprehensive IoT (Internet of Things) ecosystem as a leading provider of silicon, software, and solutions for a smarter, more connected world. Silicon Labs serves tens of thousands of global customers, thousands of applications,…
DetailsDigi-Key Electronics, which offers the world’s largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, announced that it has secured a global distribution partnership with Mini-Circuits to offer their industry-leading MMIC product line up of 50 GHz, LTCC filters, baluns and couplers, and patented reflectionless filters. Mini-Circuits is a leader in radio frequency (RF),…
DetailsSiemens has signed an agreement to acquire Supplyframe, a leading Design-to- Source platform for the global electronics value chain, for USD 0.7 billion. The transaction unlocks significant value for customers of Supplyframe and Siemens, providing seamless and quick access to both Siemens’ offerings and Supplyframe’s marketplace intelligence. This will help customers to reduce costs, increase…
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