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.


Emesent Launches the Emesent GX1, an All-in-One SLAM LiDAR, RTK and 360° Imagery Scanner

Today at Geo Week, Emesent, a global leader in autonomous mapping technology, launches the Emesent GX1, the world's most accurate integrated Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) and Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) scanner.   The product marks a significant...

By Jack Pollard | 16-02-2026

WE United Announces 2026 Leadership Summit in Europe and the United States

WE United has announced the dates for its 10th Annual Leadership Summit, marking a milestone year for the organization and the global leadership community it serves. The 2026 Summit will take place April 22-24 at Würth Elektronik’s facilities in Munich, Germa...

By Jack Pollard | 03-02-2026

Embedded Systems Design UK, How ByteSnap Reduces Risk

When your engineering roadmap hits a bottleneck, whether it's ATEX compliance complexity, IoT reliability concerns in the field, or FPGA performance constraints, the stakes are high. Project delays, cost overruns, and compromises can derail even well-planned...

By Electropages | 29-01-2026

Microchip Expands PolarFire FPGA Video Ecosystem with SDI IP

Microchip Technology has expanded its PolarFire FPGA smart embedded video ecosystem, introducing new Serial Digital Interface IP cores and a quad CoaXPress bridge kit designed to support high-bandwidth, low-power video applications. The latest solution stacks...

By Jack Pollard | 20-01-2026

Microchip Optical Ethernet PHY Transceivers: Secure Networking

Key Things to Know: High-Speed, Long-Reach Connectivity: Microchip’s Optical Ethernet PHY transceivers support data rates up to 25 Gbps and link lengths of up to 10 kilometres over single-mode fibre, ensuring reliable...

By Matthew Walker | 10-11-2025

World’s Largest Advanced Materials Exhibition Returns to Tokyo This November

One of the world’s largest showcases of advanced material technologies, Highly-Functional Material Week Tokyo 2025, will open its doors at Makuhari Messe on November 12–14, featuring a comprehensive display of cutting-edge functional materialsfrom carbon fiber...

By Jack Pollard | 30-10-2025

FORTEC UK Maritime Displays with NOTTROT B.V.

Key Things to Know: FORTEC UK expands into maritime technology with DNV-certified display systems from NOTTROT B.V., reinforcing its role as a trusted engineering partner. Rugged marine displays designed to withstand salt, vibratio...

By Matthew Walker | 06-10-2025

TME Logistics Centers: Rzgów, Łódź and Industry 4.0

Key Things to Know: State-of-the-art logistics hubs: TME operates advanced centres in Rzgów and Łódź, Poland, combining robotics, automation, and human expertise. High efficiency at scale: Over 5,000 parcels are shipped daily to mo...

By Matthew Walker | 01-10-2025

Rhopoint Components 50 Years of Technical Excellence

Key Things to Know: Celebrating 50 Years: Founded in 1975, Rhopoint Components marks its half-century as a trusted distributor of precision electronic components and sensors. Global Reach: From its UK roots, the company has expande...

By Matthew Walker | 23-09-2025

SFC3000 Flow Computer Adds ISO17089-1 Ultrasonic Support

Key Things to Know: Firmware update V0.50.9.0: Adds full ISO17089-1 (2019 Appendix F) support for ultrasonic flow meters. Generic ISO driver: Expands interoperability, enabling the SFC3000 to work with a broader range of meter manu...

By Matthew Walker | 17-09-2025

Interconnect Solutions Expands Management Team

Key Things to Know: Intelliconnect strengthens leadership with the appointment of Yiannis Metallinos as Managing Director and Gary Langridge as Engineering Manager. Expertise added: Metallinos brings cross-industry leadership exper...

By Matthew Walker | 17-09-2025

WE United Announces 2025 ‘Leading Beyond Limits’ Leadership Summit

Three-Day Newport Beach Event to Unite Electronics Supply Chain, Semiconductor, and Technology Leaders WE United, a global leadership organisation, has announced its 9th Annual Leadership Development Summit, themed ‘Leading Beyond Limits’, will take place 7–1...

By Jack Pollard | 04-09-2025

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