Analysis
How electrical specifiers can balance independence with external expertise
Electrical engineers ensure electrical installations are safe. Their expertise guarantees a smooth run of operations and proper function of electrical systems. Stewart Gregory, VP Power Products at Schneider Electric UK&I discusses.
Semiconductor growth at 11% despite 2022 headwinds
Quarterly update shows higher gains in microprocessors and power discretes this year, but lower sales increases in optoelectronics while the global economy faces greater risks.
North American PCB industry sales up 2.1% in April
IPC announced has announced the April 2022 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Programme. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.03.
Legislation ‘The Right to Repair’ in 2022
The environmental ‘Right to Repair’ legislation has put the consumer back in charge of their electrical goods and helps to address the ‘throwaway tech culture’ head-on which TR Fastenings supports.
Despite online retail, in-store consumer interests remain
Research from Scandit covers the changing omnichannel expectations of today’s fashion consumer and how shoppers can respond to keep the physical store alive. Given the need for fast, convenient online experiences, fashion consumers are demanding efficient in-store shopping and exciting real-world experiences.
German components distribution remains on record course
The German components distribution sector started into 2022 with sales growth of 51.1% to €1.15bn (Q1).
Rising material costs remain key pain point for electronics manufacturers
Per IPC’s May Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report, 9 in 10 electronics manufacturers are currently experiencing rising material costs, while nearly 80% are experiencing rising labour costs.
Increased demand for electronics
The continuously increasing demand for electronic components necessitates expanding NORD Electronic DRIVESYSTEMS’ site in Aurich, Lower Saxony.
Microcontrollers get a lift from automotive
Microcontroller sales boomeranged back with strong growth in the economic recovery of 2021, when the MCU market climbed 23% to a record-high $19.6bn after falling two percent in the 2020 outbreak year of the Covid-19 virus crisis, according to IC Insights’ 1Q Update to its 2022 McClean Report.
Protection, privacy and policing the metaverse
With so much excitement and traction around the metaverse, questions have begun to arise regarding data exchanges and safeguarding.