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ECIA CEO on navigating geopolitical risks

Waldom Electronics has released a timely and insightful video featuring David Loftus, President and CEO of the Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA), addressing the increasing complexities of global trade compliance in today’s electronics industry. Titled ‘Navigating Geopolitical Risks and Evolving Regulations’, the video explores the mounting challenges faced by companies due to shifting regulations, geopolitical

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Mouser talks market and priorities at embedded world

At embedded world 2025, Electronic Specifier’s Editor, Caitlin Gittins, talks to Marie-Pierre Ducharme, Vice President, EMEA Marketing & Business Development, Mouser Electronics about the current state of the electronics market and Mouser’s key priorities for 2025. Mouser is seeing strong opportunities in AI, IoT, and automation, aligning its strategy to support engineers with expanded product

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Texas Instruments at embedded world 2025

At embedded world 2025, on the DigiKey booth, Caitlin Gittins speaks with Artem Aginskiy, General Manager, General Microprocessors, Texas Instruments about TI’s product portfolio and how it’s thinking about scalability and reusability. As industries demand more flexible and long-term solutions for embedded processing, TI has been focusing on  developing a range of microprocessors and microcontrollers that

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Arrow Electronics talks AI at embedded world

At embedded world 2025, Electronic Specifier’s Managing Editor, Paige West, talks to George Dickey, Global Technology Leader at  Arrow Electronics  all about artificial intelligence (AI) and what challenges their customers are facing when designing and building AI products. The conversation highlighted key trends in  AI hardware and software, as well as the evolving demands on engineers working to

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12 semi companies in Top 100 Global Innovators 2025

Clarivate Plc revealed its 2025 ranked list of Top 100 Global Innovators – the organisations at the forefront of technology research and innovation worldwide. The Top 100 organisations prioritise innovation as a central part of their business strategy. Their investment levels in science, engineering, product design, and problem-solving is, on average, 8.8% of their revenues.

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Tariffs will not affect customers, says Triad Magnetics

With its diversified portfolio of power electronics manufacturing plants located in the US, and the Philippines, Triad Magnetics has said that the vast majority of its customers need not fear the financial impact of increasing trade import tariffs from China, Mexico, and Canada. Triad Magnetics President Bill Dull said: “I want to assure our customers

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British semiconductor, AI technologies in high demand

The innovative semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies showcased by six UK companies on a trade mission to South Korea in February have sparked significant interest among Korean corporations. The UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme arranged more than 40 meetings for the businesses with Korean companies including Hyundai Motor Group Korea, LG Electronics, Samsung Venture Investment

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Automotive electrification movement

The automotive industry’s evolution through electrification – replacing traditional mechanically driven systems with electric components and systems – is profoundly changing the design of today’s vehicles, which range widely from internal combustion engines to mild hybrids to fully electric architectures. As systems have evolved from carburetors and simple exhaust systems to precision fuel injectors,   emission

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Navigating 2025’s supply chain crossroads

As 2025 unfolds, the electronic component industry faces a landscape defined by technological advancements, global trade shifts, and accelerating demand for AI-driven solutions. Fusion Worldwide’s State of the Industry Report: 2025 | Volume 1 offers deep insights to help businesses mitigate risks, capitalise on emerging trends, and build a resilient supply chain. From excess to

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How AI is transforming engineering: insights from Avnet

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a transformative force across industries, and the electronics sector is no exception. Avnet’s latest market insights survey has revealed that 42% of engineers are incorporating AI into their products, underscoring the significant shift in how design and development processes are evolving. To gain a deeper understanding of this transformation,

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