Partnership underpins EV innovations
NXP Semiconductors has signed a memorandum of understanding with Foxconn to jointly develop platforms for a new generation of smart connected vehicles. Foxconn will leverage NXP’s portfolio of automotive technologies and expertise in safety and security to enable architectural innovation and platforms for electrification, connectivity and safe automated driving. The…
Bucking the market trend
Fast shipping from the ODU Express service ensures rapid worldwide availability of the company’s standard products. Within 15 days, ODU can ship up to 15 rectangular modular connectors (ODU-MAC®) or up to 150 metal circular connectors (ODU MINI-SNAP® / ODU AMC®) to its customers worldwide. Furthermore, this outstanding service…
Never Go Short – Shortage Mitigation Solutions
Shortage Mitigation This year has been such a roller coaster for us all and has left us in a continuous loop. Countless unexpected events happened just within a year, and all of them had made huge impacts on most industries. In the world of electronics, it became a great struggle…
Buying into battery pack manufacturing
Solid State has entered a conditional agreement to acquire Custom Power, a US-based battery systems manufacturer and energy solutions provider. The acquisition brings complementary benefits, in-line with the group’s aims to internationalise its business, develop its ‘our brand’ product portfolio, broaden its complimentary product portfolio and invest in talent. In…
Repurposing EV batteries for energy storage
Exro’s CEO, Sue Ozdemir, explains how EV manufacturers can experience significant cost savings by reviving and utilizing second-life batteries Exro Technologies states it has developed a new class of power electronics for electric motors and batteries. The company has announced a development partnership with EV manufacturer, ev Transportation Services, to…
Sourcing alternative components during supply chain disruptions
Newark’s global head of technical marketing, Cliff Ortmeyer, shows how comparing components with expertise can solve product shortages. Shortages in electronic components continue to be a critical concern for purchasing professionals. Even as the pandemic is winding down, disruptions to the global supply chain linger, creating long lead times, price…
