Events
28 July 2021
News
Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and Materials
3-5 August 2021
Virtual
This symposium will provide a forum to cover all aspects of changes in the electronic parts supply chain and how an organisation performs part selection and management through the parts’ whole life cycle. A mix of government, industry, legal and law enforcement, technologists, entrepreneurs, academics, and supply chain professionals feature in this year’s technical programme.
Register at https://smta.org/mpage/counterfeit/
EDI CON
4, 11, 18 and 25 August 2021
Virtual
Brings much needed free, real-time technical training and information directly to engineers’ desktops and mobile devices. Join the event every Wednesday in August for keynotes, technical sessions and workshops covering topics in RF, microwave, signal integrity, power integrity and EMC/EMI.
Register at www.edicononline.com
Strategies in Light
24-25 August 2021
Online (live and on-demand) – $50 attendance fee
Conference speakers and panellists present cutting-edge technical, application and research content that shapes the lighting and building communities. Interactive webinars, panel discussions and chat forums will enable attendees and exhibitors to network, exchange information and share ideas.
Register at www.strategiesinlight.com
EDS Leadership Summit
30 August - 2 September 2021
Las Vegas, USA
A gathering of the movers, shakers and brightest minds that electronic component manufacturers, distributors and representatives have to offer. Valuable idea exchange through high-level strategic meetings, event functions and informal gatherings.
Register at https://edssummit.com/
Nepcon Vietnam
15-17 September 2021
Hanoi, Vietnam
Covers SMT, testing technologies, equipment and supporting industries for electronics manufacturing. The event will bring together technologies and solutions from over 200 brands, updating visitors on the hottest trends via on-site forums and conferences, and complementary business matchmaking programmes.
Register at www.nepconvietnam.com
Further reading:
Innovative South African electronics system makes overseas debut
News
Pretoria-based electronics company Etion Create is showing a new range of innovative solutions, including cybersecurity systems at the third edition of World Defense Show (WDS2026) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Barracuda commissions new IPC Class 3 aerospace facility
Barracuda Holdings
Editor's Choice News
The company has commissioned a new dedicated IPC Class 3 facility in Somerset West. and has concluded a new investment partnership that will provide the capital and management capacity required to scale operations.
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MyKay Tronics from humble beginnings
MyKay Tronics
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MyKay Tronics prides itself on not only supplying products and equipment in a growing electronic market, but to also supply the best service and support to its client base.
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Mzansi Energy Consortium helps future proof SA’s national grid
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The Marula Green Power project will be South Africa’s first grid-forming renewable energy facility, combining 132 MWp of solar PV with a 360 MWh battery energy storage system and a dedicated 132 kV transmission line.
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Isuzu Motors South Africa, NoMuda, and S4 Integration announce launch of major two-year MES transformation project
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This innovative project sets out to replace Isuzu’s multiple outdated legacy Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) applications with a single solution – the advanced NoMuda VisualFactory MES solution.
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Why technical and vocational skills are South Africa’s growth engine
News
As matric results and the new school year loom, Kagiso Trust urges learners to look beyond degrees and consider skills-based pathways that lead directly to employment.
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Products of the Year 2025
News
With the electronics industry slowly rebounding after the downturn of 2024, many new and exciting products were announced across the various sectors. These are my picks for 2025.
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Embit signs NeoMesh wireless protocol stack licensing agreement
News
The agreement enables Embit to offer fully customised module solutions with integrated NeoMesh wireless protocol stack that leverage NeoMesh’s ultra-low power consumption and exceptional scalability.
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Latest European market figures
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The latest market figures indicate a modest, but notable return to growth across the European electronic components sector.
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2025 GSA award nominees
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The Global Semiconductor Alliance recently announced the nominees in various awards categories. Winners will be revealed at a gala event on 04 December 2025.
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