Industry Insights

The US CHIPS Act, formally known as the ‘Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act’, is a landmark piece of legislation aimed at bolstering the United States semiconductor industry. As we celebrate Independence Day today, it’s fitting to reflect on how this act represents a crucial step towards ensuring national security and maintaining

Author: Joe Booth, CEO, Altus Group I’m keen to share some of the positive news we see from the coalface of electronics manufacturing in the UK and Ireland. While there is a valid case for scepticism, I aim to demonstrate in the following paragraphs why there is ample cause for optimism. To provide some context,

DigiKey is a renowned global distributor of electronic components. Based in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, the company initially emerged as a small enterprise selling digital keyer kits. Over the decades, DigiKey has evolved into a key player in the electronic components distribution space, offering a vast array of products, from semiconductors and interconnects to sensors

Molex has published a report detailing the critical role of ruggedised, miniaturised interconnect solutions in driving the evolution of electronic devices across various industries. Titled ‘Breaking Boundaries: Uniting Ruggedisation and Miniaturisation in Connector Design’, the report delves into the current trends, necessary trade-offs, and technologies that are paving the way for the future of electronics.

In a world where the latest electronics are highly sought after, the military and aerospace (mil/aero) sector operates under different priorities. Unlike consumer electronics, which are often replaced within months, mil/aero electronics must be reliable for decades. Establishing robust relationships with authorised distributors who specialise in end-of-life (EOL) and obsolete semiconductors is essential for these

Waldom Electronics announces the release of the latest episode in its Waldom Executive Series, featuring an engaging interview with Holly Good, Senior Distribution Manager at Knowles. In this episode, Holly discusses her extensive journey with Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE) and the significant impact of its acquisition by Knowles in 2023. She provides her expert perspective

Mouser Electronics has unveiled the latest issue of its Methods technology and solutions journal. Titled ‘Engineering the Quantum Future’, this issue of volume five delves into the vast potential of quantum computing. Quantum computing leverages specialised hardware and algorithms based on quantum mechanics to tackle complex problems at speeds unattainable by traditional computers or even

Today, the parallels between the electronic chips that power just about every type of device today and the global oil market are undeniable, with many news outlets – including the Wall Street Journal, proclaiming in headlines that “Chips Are the New Oil.” Just as with oil, when demand for electronic chips outstrips supply, prices rise,