Armonk, N.Y. — IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it is investing $3 billion over the next 5 years in two broad research and early stage development programs to push the limits of chip technology needed to meet the emerging demands of cloud computing and Big Data systems. These investments will push IBM’s semiconductor innovations from today’s breakthroughs into the advanced…
Lyon, France – 3D Through Silicon Vias (TSV) is in MEMS, CMOS Image Sensors and high-end applications. When will it be used for mainstream consumer applications? All results are part of the new report released by Yole Développement (Yole): 3DIC & 2.5D TSV Interconnect for Advanced Packaging – 2014 Business Update. This technology & market…
Belmont, Calif. – Jameco Electronics announced today that it will give away free electronic components every Friday starting July 11. Jameco will give away a different product every week from its inventory of more than 50,000 electronic components. A limited supply of product will be made available each week at www.Jameco.com/Free. The Free Friday component of the…
Bannockburn, Ill. — A new report in IPC’s series of on-shoring studies, On-Shoring in the North American Electronics Industry: Update on Trends and the Impact on Companies, has been published by IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries®. Presenting data collected by IPC over the past two years, the report highlights North American electronics industry trends in on-shoring and…
Chicago, Ill. – Summer is here, which means it’s time for grilling, pool parties and other outdoor fun with friends and family. element14, Plotly and Texas Instruments are proud to announce a new competition designed to take summer activities to the next level: the Internet of the Backyard. During this unique design competition, designers will use the…
ABI Research expects 1.25 billion smartphones to ship in 2014 and forecasts smartphone shipments to pass the 2 billion mark in 2018. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the forecast period from 2014 to 2019 is 12%. “While smartphone growth is beginning to fall, plenty of growth remains, with smartphone penetration of mobile subscribers…
London —The global market for AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies is expected to grow 4.6 percent in 2014, with strengthening growth in 2015 and 2016, according to a new report from IHS Technology. Market revenue will reach $25.1 billion in 2018, up from $21.6 billion in 2014. This translates into a healthy expansion of $3.5 billion, compared…
Portland, Ore. — According to the report titled “3D Printing Market (Technologies, Materials, Applications and Geography) – Global Opportunity Analysis and Forecast-2013-2020”, the global 3D printing market will reach $8.6 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 20.6% from 2014 to 2020. The surge in growth is primarily due to rising demand for faster and more efficient…
Wilmington, Mass. — Heilind Electronics, the largest interconnect distributor in North America, has received the Distributor of the Year Award for 2013 from NKK Switches. The award was presented to Heilind at the annual Electronics Distribution Show and Conference in Las Vegas in May. “It is an incredible honor to be named NKK’s distributor of the year,” says Keith…
LaFox, Ill. – Richardson RFPD, Inc. announced today that it has completed an agreement with Radius Power, Inc. to distribute EMI power line filters. Radius Power offers a broad selection of EMI/EMC power line filters, including standardized and custom solutions that help meet international compliance standards and improve the immunity and safety of electrical and electronic equipment.…