Electronics Sourcing 
Molex has introduced the AirBorn 3U VPX power supply, designed to deliver clean power in a small form factor to unlock capacity in space-constrained aerospace, defense and commercial applications. The new VPX model is engineered to support 28 V vehicle power environments as defined by MIL-STD-1275 and complies with MIL-STD-461 CE101/CE102 conducted emissions test requirements. … Read more
Anglia Components has signed an exclusive deal for UK and Ireland with Hahn, the German manufacturer of standard/custom transformers and inductive coils. The product range includes parts targeted at switch-mode power supplies, EMC and boiler-ignition applications. Hahn’s MD, Marta Hahn, said: “We have always focused on the highest product quality and customer-friendly service and our … Read more
Ecopac (UK) Power explains how it delivers compliance, reliability and efficiency through proven suppliers and expert support, making medical innovation safer, faster and easier. The medical electronics sector is one of the most demanding areas for power supply design. From diagnostic imaging systems and patient monitoring devices to surgical tools and home healthcare equipment, medical … Read more
As the doors to the Electronic Component Show 2025 close, Mark Leary summarises the event, shares visitor and exhibitor feedback and looks forward to 2026. This year’s Electronic Component Show took place on Thursday 18 September at the Kassam Stadium, Oxford. Sold out for the third year in a row and including the popular Seminar … Read more
Charcroft Electronics director, Roger Tall, explains why a component needs to be rated to deliver reliable operation under different harsh environments. Harshness comes in many forms. A component may have to work in an application with very high/low temperatures or a combination of both. There may be high vibration/acceleration or humidity. The part may even … Read more
Amtech Electrocircuits has launched a smarter approach to prototyping designed to reduce cost and accelerate development for OEMs across high-mix, high-complexity sectors. The company’s cost-optimised prototyping model goes beyond traditional ‘quick-turn’ builds by prioritising design for manufacturability, cost-efficiency and long-term scalability from the first build. Rather than relying on disposable, one-off boards or makeshift solutions, … Read more
Rutronik is expanding its product portfolio with Panasonic’s hybrid ZUU, ZK and ZC capacitors. They are part of the manufacturer’s standard range and produced at various locations to implement the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) ensuring constant availability. Stated features include reliability, stable capacities and low ESR. The products are designed for 25 to 80 V … Read more
Mouser Electronics is now shipping Omron Industrial Automation’s new E3AS-HF time-of-flight (ToF) laser sensors. The photoelectric sensors achieve stable, continuous-level detection of difficult-to-sense targets for industrial automation, manufacturing and harsh environment applications. Equipped with a patent-pending, high-sensitivity photodiode, the sensors can reliably detect targets with low light reflectivity from 0.05 to 6 m with a … Read more
