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Aerospace and defence products are expected to last decades; the components that comprise these systems, however, have much shorter lifespans. Balancing this imbalance becomes trickier as formerly cutting-edge parts become obsolete and their production runs end. While the parts are no longer being produced, the machines and devices that use them still need to be
Rapid technological advancement – particularly driven by AI – has created challenges for long-lifecycle applications in sectors such as industrial, medical, and avionics. These markets often struggle to balance the benefits of innovation with the need for proven, stable components, and extended product lifespans. Design cycles, qualification requirements, and reliability demands make frequent technology transitions
UK and European customers using supply chains that rely solely on overseas warehousing should be very wary of significant challenges, warns Anglia Components. Shipping parts around the world always increases carbon footprint. Anglia ships from its UK distribution centre in Wisbech, enabling fast delivery to customers across the UK and continental Europe. This localised distribution approach
When Rebeca Obregon stepped into the role of President of Farnell in 2024, she brought with her a strategic mindset shaped by her previous experience within Avnet, particularly in long- term planning and cross-business integration. One year into the role, Obregon reflects on a transformative twelve months that has seen the distributor sharpen its customer
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