Milexia Expands Iberian Presence with Strategic Acquisition of Datatronics’ Timing and Synchronisation business in Spain

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This strategic acquisition strengthens Milexia’s position in the Iberian market and underscores its commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions across Europe.

The acquisition aligns with Milexia’s strategy to expand its expertise in time and frequency technologies, while enhancing its service offerings in the telecommunications and industrial sectors. Datatronics, a leading systems integrator with a 30-year track record of delivering cutting-edge solutions in Europe and the Americas, brings deep technical knowledge and a strong customer base in timing and frequency solutions to the Milexia Group. Their combined capabilities will enable Milexia to provide even greater support to customers, through its international infrastructure and specialised GNSS and timing teams, operating worldwide.

Francisco Lopez Martinez, Managing Director of Datatronics, said “We are excited about this transaction with Milexia, as it will bring to our customers, partners and team in our Timing and Sync Division a wider portfolio of solutions and services, to expand in multiple sectors in Spain. For Datatronics it is a great opportunity to put even more focus on its Core Networks Division, bringing Legacy and 5G solutions to telecoms operators.”

Julian Montalvo, Managing Director of Milexia Iberica, added “This acquisition is a perfect fit with our growth strategy. By expanding our sales team and technical capabilities in the Iberian region, we are well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of our customers and reinforce our leadership in high-reliability solutions.”

Xavier Gaillard, CEO of Milexia Group, commented, “The acquisition of Datatronics’ timing and synchronisation business marks a significant milestone in our mission to acquire value-added distributors of premium manufacturers. It strengthens our expertise in time and frequency technologies and demonstrates our dedication to innovation and growth. We look forward to the opportunities this will bring to our customers and partners across Europe.”

About Milexia:

Founded in 1971, Milexia Group is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of high-quality electronic components, systems and scientific instruments technology. It has offices and warehouses in France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, Nordics, Hong Kong, Singapore and 5 offices in India. The Group has technical centers in France and the United Kingdom, which offer customised, installation, training and maintenance solutions for Defence, Space, GPS/GNSS, Transportation, Satcom, Scientific Instrumentation, and other civil industries.

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About Datatronics:

Established in 1996, Datatronics is a seasoned Telco System Integrator with over thirty years’ experience supporting communications service providers, from small operators and MVNOs to large international telecom groups. The company delivers high value-added and innovative 3G/4G/5G solutions across areas such as Signalling, Packet Core, Voice Core, Policy Management, Network Intelligence, Time & Frequency and Roaming. Actively engaged with emerging technologies, Datatronics supports its customers in their evolution towards 5G, Cloud-Native architectures, Private and Public Clouds and intelligent network automation. Datatronics partners with leading technology companies, employs engineers with proven international Telco expertise and successfully deploys projects worldwide.

Press relations:

  • (Group) Joël GOURSOT: joel.goursot@milexia.com
  • (France) Carla DOYEMET: carla.doyemet@milexia.com
  • (Italy) Silvia PASSAFARO: silvia.passafaro@milexia.com
  • (Spain) Gianfranco ABANTO: gianfranco.abanto@milexia.com
  • (United-Kingdom) Zummy TURNA: zummy.turna@milexia.com
  • (Germany) Christine KAFKA: christine.kafka@milexia.com
  • (Nordics) Louise OFFERLIN LARSEN: louise.larsen@milexia.com

Why the Future of High-Power Test Benches Must Be Fully Integrated and Automated

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“Integrated test facilities are not new; they have existed for years in defence laboratories and aerospace qualification centres. But what were once bespoke, static installations are being replaced by software-driven platforms that combine high-power capabilities with automation, analytics and lifecycle traceability…”

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This extract is from the latest article, featured in Microwave Journal, by the Managing Director at Milexia Deutschland, Florian Pivit. In this article, he shares unique insights into how the use of high-power test benches has evolved. Developing to better meet the need for rigorous testing in different industries.

From aerospace electronics to modern defence systems and communications infrastructure. Even industries like energy, medicine and more.

You can read the full article here: The Future of High-Power RF Test Benches: Fully Integrated and Automated Systems | Microwave Journal

Beyond the Surface: How acoustic microscopy transforms electronic inspection

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The logo for All Instrumentation IndustryThierry Grenut, Sales Director of Scientific Instrumentation at Milexia France, shares the impact of acoustic microscopy as traditional inspection tools fall short of the requirements for increasingly smaller and complex electronic devices.

His article, featured in All Instrumentation Industry, shares how by using a high-resolution, non-destructive inspection of electronic devices, engineers can detect hidden defects, verify structural integrity and even integrate this actionable data into their design and more.

Read the full article here: February 2026 – All Instrumentation Industry

Milexia: A European Leader in Value-Added Distribution of Electronic Solutions

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Since its foundation in 1971, the Milexia Group has established itself as one of Europe’s leading suppliers of high-quality electronic components, systems, and scientific instrumentation technologies.

A Fast-Growing Company

With over fifty years of know-how, 400 employees across a dozen countries, and nearly €300 million in revenue, Milexia Group is now recognised as a key reference in its sector.

Beyond the distribution of electronic components, the company offers comprehensive technology consulting services alongside the supply of electronic components and systems: “The added value we provide is based on a strong technological DNA and deep expertise in supporting customers and manufacturing partners in designing truly tailor-made products, while proactively making recommendations. Our technical and sales teams are organised by industry sector, enabling us to anticipate our customers’ specific needs. This creates a strong relationship of trust and long-term customer loyalty,” explained Xavier Gaillard, CEO of Milexia Group.

This high-level technical expertise gives the company a unique competitive advantage in high-growth markets such as defence, space, transportation and industry.

A Continuous Commitment to Diversification and Innovation

To address new industry challenges, Milexia Group has successfully diversified both its activities and product offerings, while also expanding its geographical footprint across Europe and worldwide, particularly in Asia.

“Milexia has developed a resilient, high-potential business model. Thanks to our experience in supporting mid-sized companies and our ability to reinvest, we will be able to support the Group in pursuing its projects over a time horizon aligned with its needs,” said Stéphane Vermot-Desroches, Director at Crédit Mutuel Equity.

Since 2020, Milexia Group has experienced strong growth, driven by the modernisation of the company to support the digital transformation required by this growth and by the integration of artificial intelligence into its processes.  The Group’s ambition is clear: to continue positioning itself as a key partner for critical industries by combining the agility of a mid-sized enterprise with the power of AI, turning its customers’ challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth.

Automated high-power test benches: Building resilient systems

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As an expert in the industry, and Field Engineer Director of Testing and Measurement at Milexia France, Jaafar Saied shares how innovations in high-power test benches are dramatically changing testing for electronic systems.

His article explores critical advantages such as:

  • Repeatability: Test sequences are consistent across multiple runs.
  • Efficiency: Setup times are reduced dramatically.
  • Scalability: Automated benches support both R&D validation and high-volume product testing.
All Electronics Industry logoFind out more about developments in high-power test benches and the impact this is having for multiple industries, in the January Edition of All Electronics Industry here: January 2026 – All Electronics Industry | Electronics Industry Magazine

Milexia announces the acquisition of Syratron Technologies Private Ltd.

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This strategic acquisition enables Milexia to develop its growth journey outside Europe, strengthening its presence and offerings in Asia with distribution capabilities in India and Singapore to serve large international companies.

Syratron Technologies Private Ltd has been serving the electronics industry since 1984, consistently providing customers with exceptional, innovative and specialised services. Headquartered in Bangalore, Syratron’s team are spread over 4 locations in India including Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad as well as Bangalore.

Syratron’s international distribution services are provided by its Singapore office.

Andy Khandwala, CEO of Syratron Technologies Private Ltd, said, “Today marks a historic milestone for Syratron Technologies as we join forces with Milexia, a partnership that will redefine our ability to empower India’s technological ambitions. For nearly four decades, Syratron has been a trusted partner in bringing cutting-edge electronic solutions to India, and this alliance will increase our impact. Together, we are uniquely positioned to support the ‘Make in India’ initiatives of our valued customers with deeper access to global technologies, expanded market reach, and enhanced technical expertise. This collaboration will not only strengthen our ability to serve Indian industries but also enable our international Partners to thrive in one of the world’s most dynamic markets. We are excited to embark on this journey, driving innovation and creating shared value for all our stakeholders.” 

Xavier Gaillard, CEO of Milexia Group, commented, ” The acquisition of Syratron Technologies marks a pivotal step in our global growth strategy, establishing our first strategic presence in India – a market brimming with innovation and opportunity. Syratron’s decades-long commitment to technological excellence, customer-centric approach, and deep industry expertise align perfectly with our own values and DNA. Together, we will leverage our combined strengths to unlock new synergies, accelerate innovation, and deliver unmatched value to customers in both Europe and India. This partnership not only expands our footprint but also reinforces our shared vision of driving progress through cutting-edge electronic solutions and collaborative success.” 

About Milexia:  

Founded in 1971, Milexia Group is one of the world’s leading European suppliers for high-quality electronic components, systems and scientific instruments technology. It has offices and warehouses in France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany and Nordics. The Group has technical centers in France and the United Kingdom, which offer customisation, installation, training and maintenance solutions for defence, space, transportation, Satcom, Scientific Instrumentation, and others civil industries.

Your Innovative Technology Partner | Milexia Group 

About Syratron Technologies Private Ltd:  

Syratron Technologies Private Ltd is a leading Indian company specialising in bringing world-class electronic technology to India for over four decades. Established in 1984, Syratron acts as a vital bridge between global technology and India’s growth, offering cutting-edge electronic components, sub-systems and solutions across defence, space, communication, satellite communication, medical, automotive, energy measurement and industrial electronics sectors. The company is headquartered in Bangalore, India, and is known for its proactive, futuristic and process-driven approach, anticipating customer needs and supporting the discovery and distribution of innovative technologies.

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Press relations: 

  • (Group) Joël GOURSOT : joel.goursot@milexia.com
  • (France) Carla DOYEMET : carla.doyemet@milexia.com
  • (Italy) Silvia PASSAFARO : silvia.passafaro@milexia.com
  • (Spain) Gianfranco ABANTO : gianfranco.abanto@milexia.com
  • (United-Kingdom) Zummy TURNA : zummy.turna@milexia.com
  • (Germany) Christine KAFKA : christine.kafka@milexia.com
  • (Nordics) Louise OFFERLIN LARSEN : louise.larsen@milexia.com

Where War Machines Meet Tractors: The Convergence of Defence and Agriculture

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“A primera vista, la defensa y la agricultura se encuentran en extremos opuestos del espectro moral y operativo. La defensa existe para defender fronteras, disuadir amenazas y proyectar fuerza. La agricultura existe para cultivar, nutrir y sostener.

EE Times Europe LogoSin embargo, una vez que se eliminan las misiones y se observan las máquinas, las similitudes son sorprendentes…”

En este último artículo de Laure El Mhadder, directora de ventas en Milexia France, comparte cómo las similitudes en los tipos de tecnología que utilizan estas industrias, así como los entornos y demandas en los que la tecnología debe funcionar, tienen el potencial de generar avances adicionales mediante el intercambio de innovaciones e ideas en estos sectores respectivos.

Lee más en EE Times Europe, aquí: EE Times Europe_The Convergence of Defence and Agriculture

Resilient Architectures for Automated Test Benches

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«Los bancos de pruebas de RF y microondas, que antes eran conjuntos de instrumentos dispares, están evolucionando hacia plataformas totalmente integradas y automatizadas. Este cambio está redefiniendo la forma en que los ingenieros validan el rendimiento, la fiabilidad y la seguridad.»

Microwave product digest logoNuestro director de ingeniería de campo de Pruebas y Mediciones en Milexia France, Jaafar Saied, comparte sus amplios conocimientos sobre cómo los bancos de pruebas de RF automatizados están uniendo precisión, escalabilidad y automatización, garantizando así que los sistemas electrónicos estén preparados para funcionar en condiciones implacables, evitando errores que cuestan tiempo, dinero y que incluso pueden poner vidas en riesgo.

Lee el artículo completo en la edición de octubre de 2025 de Microwave Product Digest, páginas 12‑17: https://digital.mpdigest.com/download/MPD-Oct2025/

Super-Efficient Perovskite Solar Cell Technology

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«El sector energético se encuentra al borde de una nueva era, con las celdas solares de perovskita (PSC) emergiendo rápidamente como el sucesor más prometedor de las fotovoltaicas tradicionales basadas en silicio. Al ofrecer niveles de eficiencia revolucionarios, flexibilidad de diseño y unos costes de producción significativamente reducidos…»

Semiconductor Digest logo¿Te interesa saber más sobre el impacto que esta tecnología innovadora está teniendo en la industria de los semiconductores?

En su último artículo, «Tecnología de celdas solares de perovskita supereficientes: por qué la industria de semiconductores debería prestar atención», Thierry Grenut, director de ventas de Instrumentación Científica en Milexia France, comparte sus ideas como experto en la materia. El artículo se ha publicado en una de las principales revistas del sector, Semiconductor Digest.

Lee el artículo completo en las páginas 74‑75 aquí: https://magazine.semiconductordigest.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=de9f1b70-5ea1-44d1-b8e9-45c714185a13 

Powering Precision: Why the Future of High-Power Test Benches Must be Fully Integrated and Automated

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“Los bancos de pruebas, antes considerados herramientas de apoyo, son ahora fundamentales para garantizar la fiabilidad, el rendimiento y la seguridad. A medida que aumentan las exigencias, el futuro de los bancos de pruebas de alta potencia pasa por una integración y automatización completas…”

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Este extracto pertenece al reciente artículo de Jaafar Saied, director de ingeniería de campo de Pruebas y Medición en Milexia France, publicado en la revista Electronic Specifier Design Magazine, octubre de 2025.

En su artículo, ‘Powering Precision: Why the Future of High-Power Test Benches Must be Fully Integrated and Automated’, analiza cómo la integración total y la automatización están transformando esta tecnología innovadora, así como las implicaciones para aplicaciones como aeroespacial, defensa, energía nuclear y otras.

Leer el artículo completo aquí.

Harogic/Versys announces strategic partnership with Milexia to expand European market presence

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Harogic/Versys announced today a strategic partnership with Milexia, a prominent European distributor with an extensive network across France, Italy, Spain, UK, Germany and the Nordics region.

Under this new agreement, Milexia will be responsible for the sales, distribution and support of Harogic Technologies’ full range of innovative spectrum analysers throughout these designated regions.

With Europe being one of the fastest growing markets for spectrum analysis and wireless technology, this partnership with enable Harogic to strengthen its global footprint while offering customers in Europe access to cutting-edge solutions with localised service and support.

“We are incredibly excited about this partnership with Milexia,” said Lucas Lu, Sales Director for Harogic Europe. “Their strong presence in Europe will bring our high-quality spectrum analysers to a broader audience.” Milexia has also expressed high expectations for its collaboration with Harogic and believes their clients will benefit from it.

Franck Guglielmazzi, President at Versys, said: “The incredible success we’ve seen in France has proven the immense potential of Harogic. This collaboration is a new and exciting chapter that will allow us to export our proven model. We couldn’t ask for a better partner than Milexia to help us navigate this significant expansion.”

Virginie Laurent, Milexia Group Sales and Marketing Director, commented: “Milexia is dedicated to delivery access to state-of-the-art, high performance and competitive technologies to its customers. We are proud to launch our new RF Test & Measurement solutions, designed to deliver seamless integration and superior performance. Harogic’s innovative produce range complements our portfolio perfectly, enabling us to harness our extensive European network and market expertise to further enhance Harogic’s global reach, thereby engaging an even broader spectrum of European enterprises. Our sales teams are thoroughly prepared and poised to actively pursue new opportunities and delve into emerging markets.”

The partnership is effective immediately, and both companies are dedicated to working closely to ensure a seamless integration and a successful long-term relationship.

About Harogic:
Hardware + Logic = Harogic

Harogic Technologies combined compact, high-performance RF hardware with agile, intelligent software to help our global customers extend RF boundaries. Harogic delivers innovative, flexible spectrum analysers up to 40 GHz that empower engineers, researchers and developers to create their own RF systems.

About Milexia:
Founded in 1971, Milexia Group is one of the world’s leading European suppliers for high-quaity electronic components, systems and scientific instruments technology. It has offices and warehouses in France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany and Nordics. The Group has technical centres in France and the United Kingdom, which offer customised engineering services, installation, training and maintenance solutions for defence, space, transportation, satcom, scientific instrumentation and other civil industries.

Engineering the future of defense systems: A V-model approach to custom embedded solutions

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Military Embedded Systems logo“In modern military operations, embedded computing platforms must deliver uncompromised performance, withstand extreme environmental stress, and seamlessly interface with complex electronic subsystems” 

This extract is from a recent article by Laure El Mhadder, our Sales Director for Milexia France, on ‘Engineering the future of defense systems: A V-model approach to custom embedded solutions’. An article which explores the unique benefits that this particular model offers for the defense sector, and even a case study by Milexia on a real-world application of the model.

Read more in Military Embedded Systems, here.