Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is also a single destination for all of the technical resources and tools to help design engineers throughout the design process. Mouser’s free Technical Resource Center now offers an extensive lineup of online calculators designed to help engineers of all skill…
DetailsRS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE: ECM), a global multi-channel provider of industrial and electronic products and solutions, has joined forces with miniature PLC manufacturer BARTH® Elektronik GmbH to develop a simple maker project that aids social distancing in the effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The project, called ‘People…
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ECIA reports CY19 global passive sales (capacitors, inductors, and resistors) declined 13.7% in dollars and down 27.7% in units. Average selling price improved 19.3%. Units sales were 5.4 trillion units totaling $27.7 billion. Key changes between 2018 and 2019 for the major categories were: Capacitors: Sales were down 18.6% in units and 12.6% in dollars;…
DetailsAs many businesses start to return people to work during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to know if companies and everyone in their supply chain can do so safely. Avetta, a global provider of supply chain risk management, has provided a one-stop place (https://www.avetta.com/resources/covid) to find information. June 2020 is National Safety Month and it’s…
DetailsGLOBALFOUNDRIES® (GF), the world’s leading specialty foundry and the leading U.S. pure-play manufacturer of semiconductors, today announced plans to implement export control security measures at its most advanced manufacturing facility, Fab 8, in Malta, New York. GF will bring its Fab 8 facility into compliance with both the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)…
DetailsSager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, today announced the addition of Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS) to its line card. ATS is a complete thermal solutions provider, offering a robust portfolio of thermal products and solutions. “We’re excited to partner with Sager Electronics and…
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The electronics supply chain relies on new product introductions (NPI) to drive both innovation and sales. More than half (53 percent) of electronics industry product launches have been delayed or cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Dimensional Research study commissioned by Supplyframe. Covid-19 also has led to increased component costs, the need…
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The first quarter of 2020 has represented a historic low for the smartphone industry. While some technology sectors, like cloud services, have excelled amid the coronavirus pandemic, the mobile industry has not. As Covid-19 continues to spread throughout the globe, it’s causing substantial economic effects on smartphone companies. Counterpoint Research reports a 13% year-over-year loss…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader empowering innovation, announces a global distribution agreement with Fortebit, designers and manufacturers of high-quality, cost-effective solutions for embedding voice recognition, speech playback capabilities, and location services. Through the agreement, the Fortebit product line available from Mouser includes the EasyVR 3 Plus speech recognition devices and Polaris…
DetailsFlip Electronics, a leading global provider of electronic components, is pleased to announce that Richard Hans has joined the company in the position of Executive Vice President, Capital Development. Mr. Hans has over 30 years of experience in multiple dynamic industries, having led the financial and operational organizations for Centrics Technology Group and PLH Automotive Group.…
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