Microchip Launches Military-Qualified Plastic Transient Voltage Suppressors for Aerospace and Defense Applications

Microchip Technology  today announces the release of its JANPTX family of non-hermetic plastic Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) devices that meet the MIL-PRF-19500 qualification, offering high-reliability protection for aerospace and defense applications. These TVS devices are the first in the industry to achieve MIL-PRF-19500 qualification in a plastic package, offering engineers a lightweight, cost-effective solution without […]

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Driving low carbon manufacturing through track-side quality management

Simon Francis, group quality director of G&P, discusses the critical role of quality management in decarbonising the manufacturing industry, explaining how ‘zero-defect’ ambitions can drive sustainability without compromising operational and financial performance. In June 2025, the UK government published its Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan[1] as part of the wider Modern Industrial Strategy[2]. The policy paper […]

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Altus Group Introduces Innovative BGA Reballing Solution to Meet Growing Sustainability Demands

Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, has introduced an advanced BGA re-balling solution to address the electronics industry’s growing focus on sustainability and cost-efficiency. Developed by their pre-eminent supplier, Essemtec, this innovative process offers manufacturers a new approach to component recovery and reuse, aligning with increasing market demands […]

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New Gantry Type 5AX VMC from ETG

Adding to the comprehensive range of machine tools available from the Engineering Technology Group (ETG), the Wellesbourne company is now presenting the new G6 machining centre from AXILE. As AXILE’s new and exclusive UK and Ireland technology partner, ETG is proud to present an extensive range of high-end 5-axis VMCs, heavy-duty double-column machining centres and […]

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