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By Adrian Wood, Director of Strategic Business Development at DELMIA Many of the changes that will impact supply chains in 2025 are not new, but the frequency and intensity has the potential to bring new levels of strain to already stretched supply chains. So, what can companies do to prepare for 2025 and beyond? What
Semiconductors are at the heart of modern electronics, powering everything from smartphones and computers to electric vehicles and industrial machinery. Their production involves a highly sophisticated process that combines chemistry, physics, and engineering to create intricate devices capable of controlling electrical signals. Understanding how semiconductors are made provides insight into one of the most critical
NXP Semiconductors has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TTTech Auto in an all-cash transaction valued at $625 million. TTTech Auto, based in Vienna, Austria, is a unique safety-critical systems and middleware for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) company. TTTech Auto has established business relationships with many leading automotive OEMs, empowering them
TTI IP&E – Europe is now stocking the ZV series from Panasonic Industry. The AEC-Q200-compliant electrolytic polymer hybrid capacitor range sets new industry performance standards with high ripple current and low Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR). The ZV series capacitors achieve a ripple current between 3.3 to 4.6 Arms, approximately 50% greater than similar-sized offerings available
Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are essential components in modern electronics, providing the framework to connect and support electronic components through conductive pathways. These pathways are etched into a substrate, creating a reliable and organised system for electrical connections. Understanding what printed circuits are made of is crucial for comprehending their performance, durability, and applications across
onsemi has recently swept under the radar with an acquisition move that some are touting as its potential return to the gallium nitride (GaN) market. GaN semiconductors are gaining prominence for their superior efficiency and performance, particularly in applications like electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and industrial automation. As the industry continues to shift toward
By Grant Portman, Key Account Manager, Whistler Technology, a Milexia Company If there is one lesson that COVID-19 taught us, it is the importance of planning for the unexpected. For the electronics components industry, this means adopting a flexible supply chain sourcing model to respond quickly to unforeseen challenges. Following the global semiconductor shortage, governments
In recent years supply chain and procurement issues have risen to the top of the challenges a manufacturer must address, since even the best team cannot make a product without parts. Therefore, understanding and managing lead times is an important element of manufacturing processes today. Pre-COVID, you could usually count on parts being delivered in
In an industry-leading supply chain, problems are not something to be solved after the fact but rather mitigated and ideally avoided. Traditionally, supply chain managers operated with limited visibility, often planning without the ability to foresee potential disruptions. However, advancements in technology, particularly AI, have transformed this landscape. The potential for AI technologies is vast, with
In printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing, the selection of cleaning fluids and equipment is a critical decision that can significantly affect both the quality of the final product and the overall cost-effectiveness of the manufacturing operation. As procurement professionals, the responsibility of mitigating risks associated with these selections falls squarely on your shoulders. Elizabeth Norwood,
