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British semiconductor, AI technologies in high demand
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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In conversation with Rebeca Obregon, President at Farnell

As of 1st July 2024, Rebeca Obregon assumed the role of President at Farnell, an Avnet company. Rebeca studied electrical engineering at Arizona State University and has spent over 30 years in the semiconductor industry. During that time, she held a variety of roles ranging from engineering and operations to sales, business unit leadership and

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Infineon 2025 predictions – GaN semiconductors
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Infineon 2025 predictions – GaN semiconductors

As the world continues to face the challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability, Infineon Technologies) is harnessing the power of all relevant semiconductor materials including silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC), and gallium nitride (GaN) to drive meaningful progress towards decarbonisation and digitalisation. In its 2025 predictions – GaN power semiconductors, Infineon highlights that gallium

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Professor Dominik Boesl joins Farnell’s ‘Top Tech Voices’
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Professor Dominik Boesl joins Farnell’s ‘Top Tech Voices’

Farnell‘s new interview series, ‘Top Tech Voices’ asks author, futurologist, and techno-optimist Professor Dominik Boesl: what does a future of robotics and automation working alongside human beings actually look like? Farnell President, Rebeca Obregon, said: “We are extremely privileged to have luminaries of Dominik’s calibre participate in our Top Tech Voices series. His insights into

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