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Arrow Electronics talks AI at embedded world

At embedded world 2025, Electronic Specifier’s Managing Editor, Paige West, talks to George Dickey, Global Technology Leader at Arrow Electronics all about artificial intelligence (AI) and what challenges their customers are facing when designing and building AI products. The conversation highlighted key trends in AI hardware and software, as well as the evolving demands on engineers working to

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12 semi companies in Top 100 Global Innovators 2025

Clarivate Plc revealed its 2025 ranked list of Top 100 Global Innovators – the organisations at the forefront of technology research and innovation worldwide. The Top 100 organisations prioritise innovation as a central part of their business strategy. Their investment levels in science, engineering, product design, and problem-solving is, on average, 8.8% of their revenues.

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Tariffs will not affect customers, says Triad Magnetics

With its diversified portfolio of power electronics manufacturing plants located in the US, and the Philippines, Triad Magnetics has said that the vast majority of its customers need not fear the financial impact of increasing trade import tariffs from China, Mexico, and Canada. Triad Magnetics President Bill Dull said: “I want to assure our customers

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British semiconductor, AI technologies in high demand

The innovative semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies showcased by six UK companies on a trade mission to South Korea in February have sparked significant interest among Korean corporations. The UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme arranged more than 40 meetings for the businesses with Korean companies including Hyundai Motor Group Korea, LG Electronics, Samsung Venture Investment

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Automotive electrification movement

The automotive industry’s evolution through electrification – replacing traditional mechanically driven systems with electric components and systems – is profoundly changing the design of today’s vehicles, which range widely from internal combustion engines to mild hybrids to fully electric architectures. As systems have evolved from carburetors and simple exhaust systems to precision fuel injectors,  emission

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Navigating 2025’s supply chain crossroads

As 2025 unfolds, the electronic component industry faces a landscape defined by technological advancements, global trade shifts, and accelerating demand for AI-driven solutions. Fusion Worldwide’s State of the Industry Report: 2025 | Volume 1 offers deep insights to help businesses mitigate risks, capitalise on emerging trends, and build a resilient supply chain. From excess to

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How AI is transforming engineering: insights from Avnet

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a transformative force across industries, and the electronics sector is no exception. Avnet’s latest market insights survey has revealed that 42% of engineers are incorporating AI into their products, underscoring the significant shift in how design and development processes are evolving. To gain a deeper understanding of this transformation,

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Supplier spotlight: Flip Electronics

Flip Electronics was founded in 2015 by Jason Murphy. With a career largely spent in component distribution, Murphy saw an underserved need in the market, specifically in dealing with obsolete semiconductor devices. When semiconductor parts reach the end of their lifecycle, it creates challenges for both suppliers and customers. Suppliers face difficulties in phasing out

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RS Components delivers a ‘service-way’ of thinking

RS Components started in a London garage in 1937, where visionaries J.H. Waring and P.M. Sebestyen founded Radiospares Limited. They dreamed of supplying radio repair shops with essential spare parts. By 1954, it had expanded into selling electronic components, and in 1971, it evolved into RS Components, marking a new era of innovation. Since then,

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Astute brings value demand creation to electronica

“I’m dangerous,” smiles Geoff Hill, sitting back in his chair, looking anything but. The founder and CEO of Astute Group is describing his aggressive approach to pursuing any new business opportunity in the supply of components to the market. Decisions are made fast, and progress relentlessly pursued. No to-ing and fro-ing on countless meetings, no

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