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Electronics
Astute’s design engineering team of highly experienced technical advisors, provide component engineering support across all of our franchises, modifying and adapting for your projects, and supporting you throughout the design cycle.
Our dedicated service for design engineers, harnesses the expertise of our experienced product managers and application engineers across interconnect, memory, passive, discrete, power supplies, and cable assembly, as well as the backing and partnership of many franchised component manufacturers.
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250+ Years Experience
Authorised Distribution
Tomorrow’s tech today
Astute’s franchise product team epitomises their commitment to ‘Tomorrow’s Tech Today’, providing hands-on design consultations and workshops. They work intimately with design teams to introduce modern technology, modify existing solutions, and accelerate innovation cycles.
Mitigating Obsolescence
Partnership Solutions
AS9120B & AS6081 Certification
AS9120 ensures traceability for the procurement of parts, materials and assemblies sold into the aerospace industry. Astute’s operations align with AS6081, offering robust protection against counterfeit electronic parts. They were the first European distributor to attain the AS6081 standard, highlighting their commitment to quality and reliability in electronic component distribution.
Astute engineer components to your needs, supported all the way directly by the manufacturer.
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MLCC bounce back: Murata and industry expect renewed Growth
The multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) market is signaling a significant rebound, propelled by the Chinese smartphone sector and burgeoning electric vehicle demand. Industry giant Murata reports a 30.8% increase in orders for the first quarter of 2024, a sign that a recent downturn may be reversing course.
APEM ruggedised control solutions for demanding applications from Astute Group
Complete APEM panel solutions engineered to survive and thrive in the most demanding environments. These highly durable components are essential for systems operating in hazardous conditions where precision, reliability, and intuitive user interfaces are paramount.
Global electronics shows recovery signs: demand set to outpace inflation
After a challenging period, the electronics industry appears ready for renewed growth. IPC's April Sentiment survey reveals a third consecutive month of optimism among manufacturers, signaling that the sector is weathering the effects of recent economic headwinds.