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Insights from embedded world 2024

From 9-11th April 2024, the embedded world Exhibition and Conference gathered the international embedded community at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg. Over 1,100 exhibitors from almost 50 countries presented their products, solutions, and innovations. Natalya Zheltukhina, Partner Network Manager at Sigma Software, DACH region, visited the event to learn the latest news, insights, and plans of

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Faster design and development present major opportunity for AI in electronics

ByteSnap Design has released the findings of its survey on the impact and perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) within the electronics industry: entitled ‘AI in Electronics: Balancing Promise and Pragmatism’. This study, drawing on insights from 400 electronics professionals across the UK, provides a comprehensive look into the current landscape of AI adoption, its challenges,

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Quantum industry: a new gold rush?

Quantum technologies encompass computing, communication, and sensing, with quantum computing playing a pivotal role in simulation, optimisation, and AI . While research and development efforts and investments predominantly target quantum computing, there is a growing interest in quantum networking and ultra-sensitive sensors. Eric Mounier, PhD., Chief Analyst, Photonics and Sensing at Yole Group, says: “Forecasts

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EDS 2024: executive insights on market dynamics and inventory issues

At the EDS Leadership Summit 2024, Procurement Pro’s Paige West sat down to hear the latest on the market from top executives of TTI and Mouser Electronics. Mike Morton, CEO of TTI, reviewed the company’s performance over the last decade, with a focus on the past three years. He highlighted the significant growth during 2021

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Avnet Silica on component distribution market outlook at Embedded World

At Embedded World 2024, Gilles Beltran, President of Avnet Silica, speaks with Electronic Specifier’s Editor, Mick Elliott, about Avnet Silica’s perspective on the component distribution market. Following several years of supply chain challenges affecting the entire market, Avnet Silica remains optimistic as conditions gradually improve, driven by the growth of various markets such as IoT,

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Six semiconductor technologies that help create safer, smarter vehicles

Author: Fern Yoon, Director, Automotive System Engineering and Marketing, Texas Instruments From bumper to bumper and roof to wheels, there is more innovative, efficient semiconductor technology in cars than ever before. Today’s vehicles can have anywhere from 200 to 2,000 semiconductors powering, sensing, and processing information that keeps us safe. The latest semiconductor innovations are

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How will increased emphasis on partial hybrid vehicles impact chip supply?

Author: Frank Cavallaro, CEO, A2 Global Electronics Electric vehicle (EV) sales have slowed. A lack of charging infrastructure, coupled with high prices, is holding back widespread adoption. According to reports from automakers released in April, US sales of electric vehicles grew only 2.7% during the first quarter of this year, far below the 47% growth

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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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