In today's business environment, complexity looms large as supply chains rely more and more on manufacturing and distribution partners, and stretch farther and farther across the globe. With this complexity comes a higher level of risk, as companies lose visibility and control while still retaining accountability to customers and the brand's reputation. To counter this…
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The global printed electronics market –the fusion of the electronics and printing industries– is forecast to grow at quickly due to a remarkable increase in the demand of printed electronics as OEMs try to forge a path to less costly and more efficient production of printed circuits and devices. The printed electronics industry is expected…
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I’m enjoying a down day in a cool, rainy Brussels awaiting the start tomorrow of Imec’s annual ITF event where I’ll hear an update about extreme ultraviolet lithography, the semiconductor roadmap and more. The horizon is looking a bit brighter given a recent prediction from Handel Jones that cost per gate will decline again at…
DetailsPremier Farnell has announced that Tom Hudak, president of Chicago-based Newark element14, its North American distribution business, has resigned from his position effective July 1, 2015. Gert Labuschagne, chief strategy and marketing officer, will take over control of Sales and Marketing at Newark element14. He will be supported by Pat Milbourne, currently Newark element14 SVP…
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As we move into the second half of the year, it's worthwhile to review two recent announcements from the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC), an organization dedicated to raising the social, environmental, and ethical standards of the electronics industry. So far this year, the EICC has changed its code of conduct specifically targeting the practice…
DetailsTTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, now stocks FCI’s Minitek Pwr Hybrid 3.0mm and 4.2mm connectors in Europe. Compared with traditional power connectors, the new Hybrid series benefits from an improved and flexible modular design. This ensures that the number and placement of power and signal contacts…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc., the global authorized distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, today announced that it is stocking several award-winning technologies recently recognized at this year’s Sensors Expo. Sensors Magazine announced the winners of the 2015 “Best of Sensors Expo” Awards at the Sensors Expo & Conference, held June 9 – 11 at the Long Beach…
DetailsBittele Electronics, a market leader in PCB assembly services for design engineers needing low volume and prototype printed circuit boards, proudly announced today that it is assisting the University of Waterloo’s student engineers by providing custom PCBs for their high tech, formula-style electric racing car. Bittele has made it a core value of its mission…
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There's been a great myth sweeping across the world of procurement. It's come about as procurement technology has grown widespread and companies are vying for customers to sign onto their solutions. The myth takes the form of an eraser, scrubbing away the lines between direct and indirect procurement. Usually, eliminating boundaries is a good thing.…
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India presents a very interesting opportunity for the semiconductor and electronics industry: it is the most recent Cinderella Story among the emerging market economies, benefitting from global economic shifts — low oil and strong dollar, especially, are enhancing the strong and sustainable growth plan of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. As discussed in a recent EPS…
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