The European PCB industry is in jeopardy
May 15, 2024
The printed circuit board (PCB) is the building block for electronics systems providing electrical connection and physical structure to electronic systems with additional optical interconnect and thermal management.
New microcapacitor tech has 170x more power density
May 13, 2024
Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have created a new thin film microcapacitor technology that could transform the size and energy efficiency of personal electronic devices.
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Polar Semiconductor set to receive $120m government grant
May 13, 2024
The US company says the funding will help it to double its production capacity of sensor and power chips within two years.
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Your Head Start through Transparency: Our Data in Your System
Würth Elektronik has developed a REST API to supply customers' ERP or production planning software directly with data. This involves article data and data sheets for electronic and electromechanical components, and reliable live access to information on availability and stock-levels.
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What You Need to Know About the New AI Frontier
Nvidia's triumphant reign in the AI arena has brought the semiconductor industry to a crossroads. The company has set stock market records and continues to lead the AI industry. Its outlook appears robust, and as other companies try to attach their growth projections to AI, the market shows no signs of slowing down. However, Nvidia's manufacturing base is grappling with overwhelming product demand. The competition is scrambling to keep up, and technology is struggling to match the pace of AI's advancements. This situation poses questions for the broader chip landscape and the future of innovation.
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What You Need to Know About the New AI Frontier
Nvidia's triumphant reign in the AI arena has brought the semiconductor industry to a crossroads. The company has set stock market records and continues to lead the AI industry. Its outlook appears robust, and as other companies try to attach their growth projections to AI, the market shows no signs of slowing down. However, Nvidia's manufacturing base is grappling with overwhelming product demand. The competition is scrambling to keep up, and technology is struggling to match the pace of AI's advancements. This situation poses questions for the broader chip landscape and the future of innovation.
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The Effects of pH: Cleaning Agent Properties and Performance in Production
As cleaning agents evolve to meet customer and supplier environmental challenges, we take a closer look at the effect of pH cleaning agent properties and performance including material compatibility and rinsing behavior all while answering questions with SIR data.
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Hybrid Connectors: Powering the Next Frontier in IoT and Machine Learning
Explore the transformative role of hybrid connectors in the burgeoning realms of IoT and machine learning. These technological marvels are revolutionizing data transmission, fostering seamless integration, and catalyzing advancements in hyperspectral surveillance and artificial intelligence.
Obsolescence: navigating challenges in an ever-evolving industry
May 03, 2024
Component obsolescence is a topic that is not talked about frequently enough. It is after all an inevitable aspect of our industry driven by constant innovation – but that doesn't have to mean product obsolescence.
The foundry industry is showing signs of stabilisation
May 01, 2024
The foundry industry is showing signs of stabilisation, marked by a 10% QoQ growth, indicative of ongoing inventory normalisation, says Counterpoint Research.
Guerrilla RF acquires GaN device portfolio from Gallium Semiconductor
April 30, 2024
Guerrilla RF has finalised the acquisition of Gallium Semiconductor's entire portfolio of GaN power amplifiers and front-end modules.
Heilind Electronics formally opens German logistics hub
April 29, 2024
US-based components distributor Heilind Electronics has cut the ribbon on its new facility in Frankfurt-Hanau, which will serve its European customers.
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Fusion Worldwide Unveils Updated Brand and New Website
: For over two decades, Fusion Worldwide has been more than just an open market distributor—we've been a beacon of guidance for our customers in the ever-evolving landscape of electronic component distribution. In today's highly competitive open market sourcing landscape, electronics manufacturers must be ahead in every aspect of their business. This means being out in front of potential supply disruption, out in front of new business opportunities, and out in front of bottom-line savings.
Mobis starts construction of new EV battery plant in Spain
April 25, 2024
Auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis is starting the construction of a new plant in Spain. The new electric vehicle battery system plant will serve as a dedicated facility supplying Volkswagen.
Thales expands production at its site in Arnstadt
April 24, 2024
In an update, Thales says that expanding its circuit board production at the transport site in Arnstadt, Germany.
Converge achieves ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and AS6171 accreditations
April 24, 2024
Converge, an Arrow company, has it received ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation including AS6171 general requirements and applicable slash sheets.
From Fusion to Chip 1 Exchange – Behzad Monfared joins as EVP
April 23, 2024
Global distributor of electronic components, Chip 1 Exchange, is expanding its leadership team with the addition of Behzad Monfared as Executive Vice President.
Vishay selects Aixtron SiC multiwafer batch technology
April 23, 2024
Aixtron's G10-SiC epitaxy production platform has been chosen by Vishay Intertechnology, to empower the company’s in-house SiC epitaxy needs for power device manufacturing.
ZF opens automotive technology center in Mexico.
April 23, 2024
Mobility technology company ZF has officially opened the campus that will house four corporate function hubs for North America and the company's first R&D center in Monterrey, Mexico.
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When is the most critical phase in the launch of a new electronic product? Is it development, which regularly takes place under great time and cost pressure? Or is it the transition to series production, when large quantities of components have to be delivered quickly - with precisely specified characteristics and exact timing? Each of these phases confronts companies with its own challenges. The support of a competent and reliable distributor often makes all the difference.
Runjing Chemical buys two Chinese plants
April 19, 2024
Runjing Chemical, a manufacturer of Tetramethylammonium hydroxide based products, is set to take over Sumitomo Chemical's two Chinese facilities. Sumitomo's Hefei and Chongqing plants will now become wholly-owned subsidiaries of Runjing.
Bransys expands PCB assembly capabilities
April 17, 2024
Bransys Group, offering PCB design and assembly services, has recently acquired a Jade MKII Selective Soldering System from Pillarhouse.
Microchip acquires Neuronix AI Labs
April 16, 2024
Microchip Technology has acquired Neuronix AI Labs to expand its capabilities for power-efficient, AI-enabled edge solutions deployed on field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
Kyocera AVX breaks ground on new facility
April 16, 2024
Kyocera AVX new 49,000-square-foot manufacturing and design center will allow the company to produce millions of precision timing and frequency control products.
Soitec CEO: we could build a US facility
April 15, 2024
French semiconductor materials company Soitec is weighing up the benefits of constructing a factory in the US in a bid to be near to its key customers.
Gudeng to build EUV pod factory in Japan
April 15, 2024
Gudeng Precision Industrial Co will launch a new facility in Fukuoka Prefecture’s Kurume to reduce its reliance on Taiwanese and Chinese production.
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The Effects of pH: Cleaning Agent Properties and Performance in Production
As cleaning agents evolve to meet customer and supplier environmental challenges, we take a closer look at the effect of pH cleaning agent properties and performance including material compatibility and rinsing behavior all while answering questions with SIR data.
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Intelligent power modules with new optocoupler from CT Micro
CT Micro offers the CTS480, an interface optocoupler for intelligent power modules (IPM) with a high CMR (Common Mode Rejection) value. It contains an AlGaAs LED and a photodetector with integrated Schmitt trigger to provide logic-compatible waveforms so that no additional waveform design is required. The highly integrated, compact power coupler is designed to drive motors in applications such as household appliances, fans, pumps and general drives.
CSA Catapult opens new advanced packaging facility
April 11, 2024
A new GBP 1.6 million facility to help accelerate electrification across the UK has officially opened at the Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult in Newport, South Wales.
TSMC increases its investment in US production to $65bn
April 08, 2024
Taiwan's contract chipmaker TSMC will build a new fab in Arizona in what is claimed to be the largest direct project investment by a foreign company ever.
Abracon announces senior management changes
April 08, 2024
Texas-based electronic components specialist Abracon has revealed a new leadership structure to prepare itself for future acquisitions.
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