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Astrex Electronics: a company overview

Astrex Electronics has been part of the interconnect distribution community for more than sixty years. Founded in 1961, the company is based in Plainview, New York, and specialises in supplying connectors, cables, and assemblies for markets where reliability is a key requirement. Its focus on sectors such as military, aerospace, medical, and industrial has shaped

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Who invented the semiconductor?

No one person invented the semiconductor. The semiconductor device was developed over many years and many people from across Europe contributed to its actualisation. Each discovery added to what would later become the foundation of semiconductor theory, though at the time these findings were often treated as isolated curiosities. Over the course of more than

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DigiKey presents Factory Tomorrow Season 5 video series

DigiKey has released the fifth season of its Factory Tomorrow video series titled ‘Behind the Robot’. This new season taps into experts to explore the infrastructure and innovation that make modern robotic manufacturing and automation possible. Sponsored by Eaton and SICK, this three-episode series explores the hidden systems powering modern automation – from the electrical

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Why did NVIDIA’s shares dip despite record revenue?

Overnight, tech giant NVIDIA released its earnings report for the second quarter FY26. The results exceeded analyst expectations, despite increased pressure on the company following uncertainty about its Chinese business and growing concerns that the AI bubble is about to burst. For instance, NVIDIA’s revenue came in at $46.74 billion – up 56% from a

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NVIDIA earnings confirm AI’s dominance

NVIDIA has reported stronger-than-expected earnings and revenues, with sales guidance of $54 billion for the current quarter, reinforcing that artificial intelligence demand is driving an unprecedented expansion of infrastructure. This latest confirmation cements AI as the most powerful force shaping global markets, says global financial advisory giant deVere Group. The results landed as the S&P

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Building a sovereign AI chip design industry in the UK

The Council for Science and Technology (CST) has issued detailed recommendations on how the UK could establish a sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) chip design industry, identifying it as a once-in-two-decades opportunity. With global demand for AI chips forecast to grow by 30% per year until 2030 – reaching more than half of total semiconductor revenues

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Astute ushers in new era of distributed intelligence

The future of AI is no longer a Cloud-based paradigm; it is being defined by a fundamental move away from centralised data centres to a distributed network. This is a direct response to a critical challenge: Cloud-based AI, with its inherent latency, cannot meet the demand for instantaneous, real-time decision-making in mission-critical applications. The AI

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How EMS teams can quote smarter amid tariff volatility

CalcuQuote, a supply chain solutions provider for the electronics industry, will host a live webinar titled ‘How to Quote Around Tariff Changes in EMS’ on Wednesday, 20th August 20 10am CDT. The session will guide companies through the complexity of global tariff fluctuations and teach strategies to embed flexibility into quoting workflows. Targeted at EMS

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Agentic AI in procurement balancing innovation and ethical responsibility

This article originally appeared in the May/June issue of Procurement Pro. By Simon Thompson, VP Northern Europe, JAEGGAER In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, reshaping industries worldwide, procurement is emerging as a key area for AI-driven transformation. One of the most promising advancements in this space is Agentic AI. Agentic AI

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Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign-made chips

President Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, signalling a potentially significant escalation in trade policy that could impact the global electronics supply chain. The proposed levy would apply to foreign-made computer chips, raising costs on a wide array of consumer and industrial goods, including electronics, vehicles, and household appliances.

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