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Wireless chip complexity challenges the supply chain

Author: Ole-Fredrik Morken, Executive Vice President of Supply Chain, Nordic Semiconductor Wireless connectivity underpins everything, including the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI). But advanced wireless devices demand an equally advanced supply chain, one that may be forced to use AI itself.   Compare a modern Bluetooth chip today to one from just over

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Impact of IoT and Industry 4.0 on electronic component demand in industrial markets

Author: Paige West, Editor, Procurement Pro The advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 has revolutionised the industrial landscape, heralding an era of connectivity and automation. These technological paradigms have significantly influenced the demand for electronic components, especially sensors, connectivity modules, and smart controllers. Procurement Pro’s Paige West looks at how these

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Distributors prepare for challenging 2024

Author: Mick Elliott, Contributing Editor, Procurement Pro How will 2024 play out in the distribution market? Mick Elliott spoke to three executives and found mixed views. “Interesting,” was Solsta Managing Director John Macmichael’s wry response when asked for a summing up of the distribution market in 2023. That description changed to exciting as Macmichael recalled

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Challenges and opportunities for procurement professionals in 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of global supply chains, procurement professionals are continually facing new challenges and opportunities. As we step into 2024, these dynamics are becoming more complex and crucial than ever. Procurement Pro’s Paige West had the opportunity to speak with Ryan Jacob, CEO, Sourceability to gain insights into the current state and future

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“We are starting to see signs of recovery in the market”

Over the last few years, the electronics industry has experienced an unprecedented number of black swan events: from the pandemic to the supply chain being stretched, in addition to political factors that have impacted the way electronics are sourced and purchased. These events have had a lasting impact on the market. As we look towards

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What Happened To Wyoming’s Lithium?

A ticker-tape parade was the only thing missing when lithium deposits were discovered in southwest Wyoming near Rock Springs in 2013. At the time, there was one working lithium mine in the US; unfortunately, that’s still true. Demand for lithium was high then and has skyrocketed to meet its use in rechargeable and EV batteries.

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EV Momentum Where are we?

Last month, we examined if the EV push could be unraveling. This month, I’ll explore evidence that indicates EVs are picking up momentum globally. In this counterpoint article, let’s forget about the new EPA regulations and mandates for now while taking in adoption rates, what’s driving EV demand, rapid technology advances, and just how easy

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Could the EV Push be Unraveling?

We’ll explore the evidence that suggests it is. Stay tuned for January’s piece, when we’ll dive into the technology working to make it happen. There’s increasing evidence that the Biden Administration’s EV push may unravel. The administration’s regulations seem to necessitate an increase in EV sales from 8.5% to 67% of all U.S. auto sales

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Power Solutions GaN, SiC, and Si What You Should Know

A large variety of power solutions exist between silicon (Si) to wide bandgap (SiC and GaN), enabling design criteria to meet performance, efficiency, reliability, and cost. GaN is becoming the technology of choice. Compared with legacy silicon solutions, it enables lighter, smaller, and more efficient onboard chargers and inverters. In the data center, GaN power

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Railroad Strikes, Unionization, and the Electronics Industry…

What Could Go Wrong? So, the railroad strike was averted the day before the walkout, but what would a strike have meant? Freight railroads transport approximately 40% of long-haul cargo and 125,000 railroad workers. The strike would have crippled the country’s supply chain on many levels. Since trains are thought to be most important to

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