
Maryannick Dauba appointed Head of Avnet Silica
Avnet Silica has appointed Maryannick Dauba as president. The long-time executive will take over leadership of the company in the EMEA region effective July 1, 2026.

Klaus Conrad turns 90: The former head of Conrad Electronic shaped the company, expanded the mail order business and was involved in social projects in Hirschau and internationally.
Europe's electronics distribution grew by almost 10% in the fourth quarter of 2025. However, according to industry association DMASS, the recovery remains unevenly distributed and geopolitical risks are weighing on the outlook for 2026.

Conrad Electronic is continuing its transformation from a traditional retailer to a B2B platform. The new managers Dr. Daniel Saga and Guy Dann strengthen the strategic focus on different customer segments.

Industrial AI at SPS | DigiKey
Connor Doherty from DigiKey explains why Europe will be a pioneer of the AI revolution, how digital twins, edge AI, and AI-powered sensors are transforming manufacturing, and why integration, data quality, and cybersecurity remain the biggest hurdles.

DigiKey invites students to take part in its annual back-to-school competition to win products and giveaways. The aim: to encourage curiosity and creativity and reward bold ideas.

DigiKey has announced a partnership with TraceParts, a provider of CAD content for engineering, industrial equipment and mechanical engineering.

Digikey expanded significantly last year, both in terms of providers and new products (NPI). 455 new providers and more than 1.1 million products in the core business have been added to the distributor's portfolio.