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Nordic accelerates cellular IoT leadership
RF Design, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

The company unveiled its next-generation portfolio featuring Cat 1 bis, satellite NTN, and advanced LTE-M/NB-IoT with edge AI, delivering secure and resilient connectivity across billions of IoT devices.
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Powering the future of industrial automation
IOT Electronics , Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

5G, the 5th generation of wireless broadband technology, enables users to establish reliable connectivity, which in turn enables flexible, autonomous, and efficient processes from production to logistics.
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Strategic agreement for eSIM solutions
Avnet Silica, Telecoms, Datacoms, Wireless, IoT

This agreement between Avent Silica and Thales covers the latter’s eSIM solutions that are compliant with GSMA SGP.22 and SGP.32 standards.
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The new role of UPS technology in high-precision automation
Omron Electronics, Power Electronics / Power Management

OMRON’s BU_2SW and BU_2RWL series UPS systems are engineered to offer a robust, online type power architecture designed to safeguard sensitive AC powered systems across a wide range of industries.
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Global electronics solutions since 1964
IMP Electronics Solutions, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

Over more than six decades, IMP Electronics Solutions has built a reputation for technical expertise, reliable supply chains, and strong partnerships with both customers and manufacturing partners.
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When do you need Nitrogen in reflow?
Truth Electronic Manufacturing, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

Nitrogen in reflow soldering is often seen as a performance enhancer, offering improved wetting, shinier joints, and fewer defects. But it is not always necessary.
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Enclosures engineered for extremes
RS South Africa , Enclosures, Racks, Cabinets & Panel Products

When electronic components face the relentless demands of heavy industry or unpredictable outdoor elements, Takachi’s IP67 diecast aluminium enclosures provide a robust line of defence.
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Precise, adaptive battery health-monitoring
RS South Africa , Power Electronics / Power Management

New fuel gauge solution from Nordic delivers State-of-Health reporting, adaptive battery modelling, and seamless fleet observability via nRF Cloud.
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IOT secures major industry partnership
IOT Electronics , News

IOT Electronics has announced a new strategic partnership with Powell Electronics, becoming an Official Authorised Reseller in South Africa.
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Flexible three-process reflow soldering system
Truth Electronic Manufacturing, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

By combining multiple soldering technologies within a single system, the Vision TripleX system enables manufacturers to adapt easily to different assembly requirements, board designs, and production volumes.
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High-precision smart reflow oven platform
MyKay Tronics, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

The Aurora Reflow Oven Platform from BTU International is a next generation thermal processing system engineered for modern electronics manufacturing environments.
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Yamaha extends surface-mount software toolkit
Truth Electronic Manufacturing, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

The new tool, Print Param Decision Assist, automatically inspects the board file when loaded to calculate ideal printing parameters and troubleshoot existing settings.
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Inventec enhances design for manufacturing excellence with Siemens’ software
ASIC Design Services, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

Siemens recently announced that Inventec Corporation has adopted Siemens’ Valor NPI software and Process Preparation X solutions from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to strengthen its design-for-manufacturing efficiency.
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Smarter compact automation with LOGO! 9
RS South Africa , Programmable Logic

Siemens recently announced LOGO! 9, the latest generation of its compact logic controller designed for small automation projects in both industrial and building applications.
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ESE’s solder paste printer now available in SA
ZETECH ONE , Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

Engineered for high-speed, high-accuracy applications, the ESE ES-FA1 solder paste printer eliminates the traditional bottlenecks of manual stencil changes and paste management, making it an ideal solution for Tier 1 EMS providers and advanced semiconductor assembly.
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Inline vapour phase soldering for high-volume production
MyKay Tronics, Manufacturing / Production Technology, Hardware & Services

The VP2200-100 vacuum inline vapour phase soldering system from ASSCON is designed for fully automated, high-volume electronics manufacturing where process consistency and solder joint quality are critical.
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Die-cast enclosures in non-rectangular formats
Communica, Enclosures, Racks, Cabinets & Panel Products

These models from Hammond Manufacturing, the 1590TRP and 1590STP, provide additional flexibility for product designers who require strong aluminium enclosures, but want alternatives to the traditional rectangular form factor.
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Compact 6 A automotive buck converter
Altron Arrow, Power Electronics / Power Management

Delivering up to 6 A of continuous output current, the DCP0606Y from STMicroelectronics enables efficient regulation of low-voltage rails commonly used in modern vehicle electronics and industrial systems.
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