New IPC standard sets first global benchmark for e-textile wearable reliability

IPC has announced the release of IPC-8981, Quality and Reliability of e-textile Wearables. This first-of-its-kind standard sets baselines for testing and classifying e-textile wearables, addressing key challenges in product reliability, performance, and quality assurance. IPC-8981 introduces a common framework for evaluating wearables that integrate electronics directly into textile materials—applications that span healthcare, defence, fitness, and consumer technology.

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Mouser signs global distribution agreement with Amphenol PCTEL

Mouser has announced a new global distribution agreement with Amphenol PCTEL, further bolstering its Amphenol wireless solution lineup for customers around the world. Mouser now offers products from over 50 Amphenol divisions.

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Farnell’s “Top Tech Voices” first series concludes with episode focused on ‘Technology of the Future’

The sixth and final episode in this series of Farnell’s “Top Tech Voices” series features William Higham, a renowned behavioural futurist and a sought-after speaker who is a global authority on future business strategy.

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Farnell releases results from inaugural Buyer Survey, unveiling key trends in electronics purchasing

Farnell has recently announced the results of its first-ever Buyer Survey. The survey was designed to provide in-depth insights into the priorities and preferences of buyers across the engineering and electronics sections.

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