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ECIA has released its annual Top 50 Worldwide Authorised Distributors report, and there are some surprises. Each year, Chief Analyst Dale Ford compiles this report from survey results, extensive research of public financial data, input from manufacturers and distributors, and web-based secondary research. Findings reflect both the research and Dale Ford’s deep understanding of the
Astrex Electronics has been part of the interconnect distribution community for more than sixty years. Founded in 1961, the company is based in Plainview, New York, and specialises in supplying connectors, cables, and assemblies for markets where reliability is a key requirement. Its focus on sectors such as military, aerospace, medical, and industrial has shaped
No one person invented the semiconductor. The semiconductor device was developed over many years and many people from across Europe contributed to its actualisation. Each discovery added to what would later become the foundation of semiconductor theory, though at the time these findings were often treated as isolated curiosities. Over the course of more than
DigiKey has released the fifth season of its Factory Tomorrow video series titled ‘Behind the Robot’. This new season taps into experts to explore the infrastructure and innovation that make modern robotic manufacturing and automation possible. Sponsored by Eaton and SICK, this three-episode series explores the hidden systems powering modern automation – from the electrical
Overnight, tech giant NVIDIA released its earnings report for the second quarter FY26. The results exceeded analyst expectations, despite increased pressure on the company following uncertainty about its Chinese business and growing concerns that the AI bubble is about to burst. For instance, NVIDIA’s revenue came in at $46.74 billion – up 56% from a
NVIDIA has reported stronger-than-expected earnings and revenues, with sales guidance of $54 billion for the current quarter, reinforcing that artificial intelligence demand is driving an unprecedented expansion of infrastructure. This latest confirmation cements AI as the most powerful force shaping global markets, says global financial advisory giant deVere Group. The results landed as the S&P
The Council for Science and Technology (CST) has issued detailed recommendations on how the UK could establish a sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) chip design industry, identifying it as a once-in-two-decades opportunity. With global demand for AI chips forecast to grow by 30% per year until 2030 – reaching more than half of total semiconductor revenues
The future of AI is no longer a Cloud-based paradigm; it is being defined by a fundamental move away from centralised data centres to a distributed network. This is a direct response to a critical challenge: Cloud-based AI, with its inherent latency, cannot meet the demand for instantaneous, real-time decision-making in mission-critical applications. The AI
CalcuQuote, a supply chain solutions provider for the electronics industry, will host a live webinar titled ‘How to Quote Around Tariff Changes in EMS’ on Wednesday, 20th August 20 10am CDT. The session will guide companies through the complexity of global tariff fluctuations and teach strategies to embed flexibility into quoting workflows. Targeted at EMS
This article originally appeared in the May/June issue of Procurement Pro. By Simon Thompson, VP Northern Europe, JAEGGAER In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, reshaping industries worldwide, procurement is emerging as a key area for AI-driven transformation. One of the most promising advancements in this space is Agentic AI. Agentic AI