Our aim is to offer guidance on the ever-changing decision-making processes in the electronics sector and become the "go-to" guide for industry professionals looking to source top components.
The number of Electronic Control Units (ECUs) in a car can vary between 20-100+ depending on the vehicle class, level of electrification, and feature set. Low specification vehicles typically have around 20-30 ECUs for basic powertrain, chassis, and body-electronic control. Mid-range models more often integrate 30-70 ECUs to support increased connectivity, comfort, and safety systems.
Copper prices have climbed sharply through late 2025 and into 2026. Reports indicate prices above $13,000 per tonne, driven by supply constraints and market demand. Global copper demand grew 2.5% in the March quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024. The main growth contributors were China (up 3%), the US (up 7.4%),
From everyday AI to humanoid robotics and quantum breakthroughs, here’s how technology and supply resilience could shape the year ahead. Despite market volatility in 2025, the electronics industry has demonstrated resilience and, in many areas, achieved measurable growth – which, at Mouser, we are witnessing globally. Although EMEA has been slower to recover than North
Imagine this: you’ve just received a new order for your flagship product – the cornerstone of your business. It’s popular, profitable, and in high demand. You’re ready to move full steam ahead, confident that everything is in place for production to begin. Then the phone rings. A key supplier informs you that a critical component
Dan Ford, VP of Sales, EMEA, at Farnell, believes engineers have shifted from prioritising what is technically the best product for the job to selecting components that offer strategic fit and long-term viability. Procurement professionals in the electronics industry always face a dilemma when looking to source products: they must decide what criteria they use
AI has started to change distribution economics in ways the industry has never experienced. McKinsey estimates that end-to-end AI adoption can reduce inventory by as much as 30%, cut logistics costs by double digits, and drive major improvements in service levels and working capital efficiency. Across the broader supply chain, early adopters are seeing significant
How procurement teams can keep the focus on innovation, not redesign. When a critical part winds up on a component manufacturer’s end-of-life (EoL) notification list, it sets off a scramble to locate quantities in the market already, identify and test alternatives, or kick off a redesign. None of these are ideal. The time, expense, and
In a speech delivered by Alvin Tan, Minister of State for National Development of Singapore, he listed three key reasons why Singapore is important in the global semiconductor industry: its reputation as a safe and trusted country, its strong ecosystem and infrastructure, and governmental support. His reasoning and belief in the part Singapore has to
The manufacturing and technology industries are constantly evolving. Characterised by fast-paced tech evolutions and decreasing component lifecycles, companies often end up with surplus electronic components that are no longer needed for production. Holding surplus stock has several cost implications on a business. Depreciation and obsolescence All electronic stock will face depreciation as time goes on,
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and rising protectionist policies, US manufacturers are making bold moves to regain control of their supply chains. Reshoring is no longer just a strategic option – it’s a necessity that will serve as the foundation of a new industrial economy. According to Morgan Stanley, this shift could inject up to $10