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Two years later, CHIPS Act is proving successful

Two years ago, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS) into law, marking a significant step toward revitalising the United States’ semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. This legislation aimed to restore the nation’s leadership in the semiconductor industry, fortify global supply chains, and enhance both national and economic security. Although America once produced nearly 40%

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Concerns grow over the global AI compute divide

As AI cements its place at the forefront of the new ‘industrial revolution’ and drives growth for nations across the world, a new form of geopolitical contestation is emerging – the battle over AI compute infrastructure. A recent study by Vili Lehdonvirta, Bóxī Wú, and Zoe Hawkins from the Oxford Internet Institute, Aalto University, and

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President of Schaffner featured in executive series interview

Waldom Electronics presents the latest instalment of its Executive Series, featuring an engaging interview with Ken Bellero, President of Schaffner. With a career spanning over 24 years at Schaffner, including 13 years as President, Ken Bellero shares his deep insights and experiences on the industry’s evolution and Schaffner’s role in it. In this interview, Bellero

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Where are new advanced fabs being built currently?

Across the globe, a race is on to construct new advanced fabs (semiconductor fabrication plants), so where are these cutting-edge facilities being built exactly? The fab landscape Owing in large part to the current tense nature of the geopolitical landscape, countries across the globe have been pushing increasingly to build more semiconductor fabrication facilities, especially

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TI acts to ease customers’ chip supply concerns

In a call with analysts following Texas Instruments Q2 results release, President and CEO Haviv Ilan discussed TI’s capacity investments and the importance of geopolitically dependable capacity. “We and our customers remain pleased with our progress of the expansion of our 300mm manufacturing capacity. These investments reflect our confidence in the opportunity ahead, which remains

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Future Electronics launches series on in-cabin monitoring

Future Electronics announces a new series of articles dedicated to the latest breakthroughs in in-cabin monitoring technologies. Authored by Future Electronics’ seasoned engineers and industry experts, the articles deliver high-quality, reliable, and actionable information. They aim to assist engineers, designers, and decision-makers in staying abreast of emerging trends and advancements in in-cabin monitoring, enabling the

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Exclusive interview with David Loftus, CEO of ECIA

Waldom Electronics unveils the latest episode of the Waldom Executive Series, featuring an in-depth interview with David Loftus, CEO of ECIA. In this exclusive conversation, Loftus articulates his vision for ECIA and its alignment with the evolving demands of the electronics industry. He discusses key emerging trends, the effects of geopolitical challenges on international trade

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Exclusive video interview with founder of FIRST

Mouser Electronics has released an exclusive video interview with Dean Kamen, the engineer, inventor, and founder of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology). FIRST is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to advancing STEM education through hands-on robotics programmes that teach problem-solving, teamwork, and more. Since 2014, Mouser has been a key supporter of

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How procurement teams can navigate sustainability

By Jack Macfarlane, Founder and CEO, DeepStream Technologies Recent research published in the Harvard Business Review has shown a significant increase in consumer demand for sustainable practices, making sustainability a critical threshold for purchase decisions. It is now the minimum standard businesses must meet to show their commitment to the environment and secure client or

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ECIA announces new research

ECIA announces the release of an updated study, ‘The Value Delivered by Authorised Channel Partners for Electronic Components’. This study provides a model and value analysis of authorised distribution and independent manufacturers’ representatives for electronics component manufacturers. The original analysis, conducted over 20 years ago, aimed to demonstrate the value of services provided by electronic

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