Rising tide does not lift all ships
Edgewater Research Company’s Dennis Reed walks readers through the latest market research, including sector analysis across compute, automotive and industrial. From a top-down perspective, 2024 marked a recovery for the semiconductor industry, with World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) projecting 16 per cent total sales growth following an eight per cent decline in 2023. While the rebound in sales is indeed encouraging, the recovery has been uneven across subcategories with the WSTS forecasting 77 per cent growth in memory and 11 per cent growth in logic driven by a strong recovery in memory pricing and artificial intelligence deployments. The growth in…
METCASE TECHNOMET-CONTROL: NEW POLE-MOUNTABLE HMI ENCLOSURES
METCASE’s premium TECHNOMET-CONTROL enclosures can now be specified with a mounting bracket (accessory) for poles and masts ⌀50 mm or…
Benefits of working with a high-service distributor
DigiKey’s VP, global business development, Mike Slater, explains how high-service distribution connects procurement professionals to products, software and solutions. Distributors…
Innovative design saves space and costs
In this article, Phoenix Contact highlights its commitment to continuous improvement by introducing purchasers to the features and benefits of…
Buying into safety
RS is stocking Omron Automation’s NX Series safety controllers and accessories for contemporary industrial environments with more than 10 safety…
PARMI USA Announces New Partnership with Technica USA for Expanded Market Presence
PARMI USA, INC., a leader in advanced 3D inspection systems, is pleased to announce a new Distribution and Representative Agreement…
New eBook from Mouser and Amphenol Explores the Role of Connectivity in Enabling e-Mobility and Electric Vertical Take-Off Aircraft
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader empowering innovation, today announces a new eBook in collaboration with Amphenol,…
Saki Corporation Launches Next-Generation 3Si/3Di-EX Series for SPI & AOI
Saki Corporation, a global leader in automated inspection solutions, proudly announces the launch of its latest 3Si/3Di-EX Series of 3D…
RENEX Launches New U.S. Website with Expanded Presence in the North American Market
RENEX, a European leader in advanced electronics manufacturing solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new U.S.-specific website…
Industry Leaders Rely on EPG’s Automation Software
International industry giants like Bossard, BMW, Misumi, YKK, Fiege, DHL and Hellmann rely on pioneering technologies to automate their logistics…
PULS-Wiferion to show their CW1000 inductive charging system for AMRs at IntraLogisteX 2025
Meet Wiferion at IntraLogisteX 2025 | 25th & 26th March 2025 – NEC Birmingham, Hall 6 & 7 | Stand…
ICE jam
John Denslinger takes a detailed look at how the dynamics of electric vehicle uptake are shifting over time and how this is influencing manufacturers’ design…
AI, driven from the top
Starting page 21 of January’s issue, Edgewater Research Company’s Dennis Reed walks readers through the latest market research, including sector analysis across compute, automotive and…
2025 Forecast: cautiously optimistic
John Denslinger’s view of 2025 mixes fluctuating GDP, economic uncertainty, technological pathways to organic growth and semiconductors on a roll. Do you remember forecasting this time…
Both certain and uncertain about the future
So, I’ve read all the Executive Forecasts and read them again. Using my newfound knowledge, if I had to compare the electronics industry in 2025 with…
ICE jam
John Denslinger takes a detailed look at how the dynamics of electric vehicle uptake are shifting over time and how this is influencing manufacturers’ design and production strategies . Weather…
2025 Forecast: cautiously optimistic
John Denslinger’s view of 2025 mixes fluctuating GDP, economic uncertainty, technological pathways to organic growth and semiconductors on a roll. Do you remember forecasting this time last year? Inflation dominated nightly…
Dawn of surgical robotics
This month, John Denslinger investigates how AI is being deployed before, during and after surgical procedures to help improve efficiency, precision and patient outcomes. Of all the applications benefiting from…
Barcode turns 50 this year
In this article, John Denslinger waves goodbye to the barcode, replaced by QR codes and RFID tags, and ponders whether AI will enhance and refresh both for another 50 years….
Charging: the disconnect to EV adoption
To empower the EV rollout, John Denslinger suggests switching the focus from car sales to the number of charging stations brought on-line. EV sales have stalled. Dealer lots are full…
Will electronics manufacturing reshoring accelerate in 2025?
As reshoring gains steam in North America, distributors based in the region may expect a slight bounce despite continuing inventory excess concerns. Reshoring is back on the manufacturing menu for…
Distributors grapple with conflicting supply chain signals
Supply chain complexities have increased throughout the electronics industry, creating opportunities for distributors to help customers navigate the tortuous terrains facing them. After nearly two years of severely constrained supply…
Distribution: record sales ahead of downturn
Purchase commitments made by OEM customers during the period of product shortages will keep distribution sales and profits high through the rest of the year despite signs of a market…
Specialist distributors expect another strong year for sales
Component demand remains healthy, prices are increasing and some component lead times are still long. Specialist electronics distributors are cautiously optimistic that strong component demand will continue through the year…
Should chipmakers be preparing for a downturn?
Semiconductor sales are weakening amidst efforts by governments to tame spiking inflation. Are these the early signs of another downturn and how should chipmakers prepare for another one of its…
DRAM price increases will ease
There should be ample supply of DRAM through the rest of the year as memory IC manufacturers continue to increase capacity. Memory IC buyers can expect a 2-5 per cent…
Lead times will remain long for discretes through 2022
Prices for MOSFETS, IGBTs and rectifiers increased in 2021 and there could be more price hikes in 2022. Buyers can expect continued tight supply for discrete semiconductors through most of…
NAND flash memory market soars as demand rises
NAND flash revenue will break an all-time record this year. Despite an expected 1 per cent decline in average selling prices, the global NAND flash memory market will post strong…