A number of companies have now pulled out of the Embedded World exhibition, which is due to take place next week (25-27 February) in Nuremberg.
Companies no longer exhibiting include Amazon (AWS), Avnet, including the subsidiaries Abacus, EBV and Farnell element 14 , ARM, Cypress, Data Modul, Digi International, Digi-Key, EM Microelectronics, FTDI / Bridgetek, Future Electronics, Intel, Microchip, Micron, Mitac Digital / Tyan , Mitsubishi Electric, NXP, Powerbrigde , Renesas, Rohm, Silicon Labs, STMicroelectronics , Swissbit, Telit, Winbond, and Xilinx.
According to Avnet:“Avnet has made the difficult decision to withdraw from Embedded World 2020 in Nuremberg, Germany. We are disappointed to miss the opportunity to connect with our partners, customers and the media at such an important event in the electronics industry but believe this to be the right decision at this time.”
A quote from ROHM” “ROHM Semiconductor Europe has taken the prudent decision to withdraw from Embedded World 2020 after a full assessment of the risks related to a fast-moving situation.”
Quoted from Microchip: “Microchip has withdrawn participation from Embedded World 2020 in Nuremberg, Germany, over concerns about the health and safety of our employees and customers.”
However, Maxim Integrated intends to take part at this time, saying: “However, we will continue to monitor the situation regarding the corona virus very closely, because protecting our employees is our top priority. If there are any signs of a serious risk situation, we reserve the right to take appropriate measures”.
Ordering products from China
According to CNBC, Coronavirus has prompted automakers to evacuate workers, and production delays at Chinese factories. This would result in slower production timescales along with lengthy delivery delays.
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