In The News

The In The News section is your go-to source for the latest developments, trends, and updates in the electronics industry. From breaking news on technological advancements to insights into the newest component releases, this section keeps you informed and engaged.


Astute Group Ushers in a New Era of Distributed Intelligence

Computing is moving away from a cloud-first model and toward a distributed approach where decision-making happens closer to the data source. This change is driven by applications that cannot tolerate the latency of centralised processing, particularly in miss...

By Jack Pollard | 18-08-2025

Waldom Electronics Co-op Fund Doubles ESG Impact

Key Things to Know: Innovative use of co-op funds: Waldom Electronics expands traditional co-op budgets beyond marketing, enabling investment in high-impact ESG initiatives such as sustainability projects, global reforestation, and social...

By Matthew Walker | 12-08-2025

Adaptec SmartRAID 4300 Series for Scalable NVMe RAID

Key Things to Know: Up to 7× I/O performance boost with disaggregated architecture separating software and hardware components. Supports up to 32 CPU-attached NVMe® devices and 64 RAID arrays on PCIe® Gen...

By Matthew Walker | 12-08-2025

Engineering Design Show 2025: Innovation That Drives Progress

Key Things to Know: EDS 2025 takes place 8–9 October at Coventry Building Society Arena with 4,800+ attendees expected. Connect with 200+ exhibitors across sectors like 3D printing, robotics, embedded syst...

By Matthew Walker | 06-08-2025

C-TOUCH & DISPLAY 2025: Leading Touch Panel Showcase

Key Things to Know: 3,500+ exhibitors and 165,000+ visitors expected from across the global display tech supply chain. Six innovation zones covering Mini/Micro LED, OLED, smart cockpit, AI displays, and mo...

By Matthew Walker | 05-08-2025

Waldom Electronics 2025 Sustainability Impact Report Released

Key Things to Know: Waldom Electronics’ 2025 initiative has planted the equivalent of 2,625 tennis courts of trees across Kenya, Tanzania, and Brazil. The program has generated 1,116 workdays and driven a 706% increase in access to...

By Matthew Walker | 30-07-2025

Waldom Electronics UN Global Compact ESG Commitment

Key Things to Know: Waldom Electronics has joined the UN Global Compact, reinforcing its long-term ESG strategy across environmental, social, and governance dimensions. More than 8 billion components have...

By Matthew Walker | 28-07-2025

Waldom Electronics Solar Panel Project Cuts CO₂ at HQ

Key Things to Know: Waldom Electronics has installed 760 solar panels at its Rockford HQ, generating an estimated 38,000 kWh of clean energy monthly. The solar system is projected to offset over 7,000 tons...

By Matthew Walker | 23-07-2025

Galco Industrial Electronics 50th Anniversary Milestone

In 2025, Galco Industrial Electronics proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary, a milestone that marks half a century of technological evolution, customer dedication, and industry leadership. Key Things to Know: F...

By Matthew Walker | 22-07-2025

Maritime Data Visualisation: FORTEC Acquires Nottrot

Key Takeaways: FORTEC acquires Nottrot B.V., expanding into the maritime data visualisation market with certified, rugged display systems. Nottrot specialises in DNV-approved monitors built for naval, military, and industrial envir...

By Matthew Walker | 14-07-2025

Electronic Components Power Global Innovation at Waldom

Key Takeaways: Waldom Electronics is a Master Distributor supporting over 2,500 authorised distributors worldwide. The company’s new video, “Small Parts, Big Impact”, highlights the critical role of electronic components in p...

By Matthew Walker | 10-07-2025

Radiation-Hardened DC-DC Power Converter Launched by Microchip

Key Takeaways: New Release: Microchip launches the SA15-28 DC-DC power converter and SF100-28 EMI filter, optimised for space-grade applications. Compact & Robust: Triple 5V output, 1.68 cu in form factor, and radiation toleran...

By Matthew Walker | 03-07-2025

Intel and Lenovo Redefine Premium Laptops with AI

Key Takeaways: Lenovo Aura Edition laptops, co-engineered with Intel, launched in September 2024 with 11 devices spanning consumer, commercial, and SMB markets. Built on insights from over 10,000 users and...

By Matthew Walker | 30-06-2025

Texas Instruments Chip Investment Hits $60 Billion

Key Takeaways: Texas Instruments is investing over $60 billion to expand semiconductor production across seven sites in the U.S., marking the largest such investment in foundational chip manufacturing in American history. The expan...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-06-2025