Industry Insights

Industry Insights

Staying agile in a rapidly changing electronics market

I recently spoke with Richard Barnett, Chief Marketing Officer at Supplyframe, about the evolving landscape of consumer electronics and the supply chain challenges shaping the industry. As consumer spending during the holiday season is set to reach $240 billion, with electronics accounting for a significant share, Barnett discusses the drivers behind this growth, the impact

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Schuetter steps up to SVP Products at Mouser

Mouser Electronics has promoted Kristin Schuetter to Senior Vice President of Products, effective January 1, 2025.

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EU’s semiconductor industry: what’s missing?

A European Commission strategy titled ‘The Future of European Competitiveness’ highlights the urgent need for Europe to address its growing innovation gap with global leaders like the US and China. As global investments in advanced technologies surge, experts warn that Europe risks losing its competitive edge unless it takes bold steps to strengthen public funding,

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Christmas gifts for electronics enthusiasts

Buying an electronic gadget as a gift isn’t always a simple task, especially when choosing for someone who is interested in electronics. To make your holiday shopping easier, TME has prepared a professional guide with ideas and suggestions for Christmas presents. In the list below, we’ve highlighted several categories of gifts from our offerings available

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Advanced component solutions for medical technologies

Future Electronics announce the release of Panasonic Industry’s latest technical paper, a comprehensive guide packed with component solutions for a wide range of medical technologies. Engineers and designers can now sign up to access this resource, which covers essential components for applications from large medical equipment to compact, portable devices. With the healthcare landscape evolving

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TI plans to quadruple its GaN manufacturing capacity

Texas Instruments (TI) has begun production of gallium nitride (GaN)-based power semiconductors at its factory in Aizu, Japan. Coupled with its existing GaN manufacturing in Dallas, Texas, TI will now internally manufacture four times more GaN-based power semiconductors, as Aizu ramps to production. “Building on more than a decade of expertise in GaN chip design

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A conversation with Robert Derringer, Crouzet

In the latest instalment of the company’s ‘Executive Series,’ Waldom Electronics sits down with Robert Derringer, Director of Global Channel at Crouzet, to explore his journey and insights. With eight years at Crouzet, Robert shares the evolution of the company’s role in the manufacturing of electromechanical and electronic components, reflecting on key industry milestones and

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Astute Electronics: scaling new heights at electronica 2024

Astute Electronics, a specialist distributor of electronic components and supply chain solutions, unveiled its ambitious plans at electronica 2024 in Munich. Geoff Hill, CEO of Astute Electronics, shared insights on the company’s European expansion, the importance of people as assets, and its future-focused strategy. Hill explained: “To be honest, it’s about, you know, making sure

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There is no evidence to support date code restrictions

This article originally appeared in the September issue of Procurement Pro. Despite growing industry recognition that date code restrictions lack a factual basis, some users of semiconductor components and contract manufacturers continue to enforce limitations on products older than arbitrarily set age limits. Rochester embarked on a study to evaluate the solderability and board assembly

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electronica 2024: exclusive interview with DigiKey President

In an interview at electronica, DigiKey President Dave Doherty shared insights on the company’s journey through 2024 and its expectations for 2025. Reflecting on the past year, Doherty acknowledged that while revenue figures had not reached memorable highs, DigiKey experienced a surge in customer engagements and shipments, a sign of growing demand for new product

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