Sensor demand will remain strong and prices will rise
Despite slower economic growth and global geopolitical uncertainty, the sensor market will post double-digit growth this year. The worldwide sensors market will grow 17.2 percent to $22.4 billion this year as demand increases from communications, automotive, and industrial segments and prices increase for the second straight year, according to World…
Wirewound resistors are flameproof
TT Electronics has launched the WHS-UL high surge, UL-recognised, fusible resistor family. Developed for inrush control applications, such as power supplies, UPS, energy metering and motor drives, the resistors offer enhanced surge and pulse energy withstand capability. TT Electronics’ engineering director, Brian Stephenson, said: “With TT’s new WHS-UL series, designers…
Navigating today’s logistical challenges
Digi-Key Electronics’ director of logistics, DeAnna Alby, looks at what’s impacting logistics and how distributors are navigating the challenges to deliver components on time. As a distributor of millions of products to more than 600,000 customers in over 180 countries, global logistics is an important part of what Digi-Key does….
Engineered for medical
Specifically designed for MRI systems, ODU has introduced semi-automated soldering for micro-coax, RG178 and RG316 contacts—replacing crimping and providing improved lead times. These MRI cable assemblies also offer MR balun tuning, single, 4, 8, 16, 32-channel cables and are available in small/medium batches and volume production. ODU also offers 100…
Seeking Supply: Aerospace Competes for Resources as Demand Increases
Securing electronic components became increasingly challenging in 2020 due to global lockdowns in response to the pandemic. While other industries felt the immediate impact across their supply chains, aerospace did not. The delayed impact to the aerospace industry could be credited to the buffer stock supply management method companies employed….
Investing in custom enclosures
Metcase has invested a six-figure sum in three new CNC punching, forming and milling machines for creating the next generation of standard and customised 19in rack cases, 19in mini-racks, desktop and portable instrument enclosures. Metcase’s marketing director, Robert Cox, said: “This significant investment in new technology ensures we remain at…
