Analysis
European electronic components market trends – Q2 2019
The European Distributor electronic components Total Available Market (DTAM) has unexpectedly declined in the second quarter of 2019, according to the report here from Adam Fletcher, Chairman of the International Distributors of Electronics Association (IDEA).
Digi-Key partner with Student Circuit for Freshers Week Events
Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, and Student Circuit, an online resource for anyone undertaking further education within the world of electronics, has announced a competition to win ten SNAPTAIN drones and one InstaLab Kit at ten universities during the Freshers Week events 9th September - 2nd October, 2019.
Duo deepen partnership for intelligent vehicles
BlackBerry and Jaguar Land Rover announced that they have deepened their partnership in developing the automotive manufacturer’s next generation vehicles.
Backing Sailor Pip Hare as she competes in the Vendee Globe
The Vendee Globe, which takes place in November 2020, is the world’s toughest global, solo, non-stop sailing race and features just 30 of the best skippers in the world, including Pip Hare. Her recent performance whilst training for the Vendee Globe caught the eye of Actisense’s senior management team, Phil Whitehurst and Lesley Keets, who have decided to support Pip’s campaign.
eBook plots paths from inspiration to design
Designing an Idea is the first eBook from Engineering Big Ideas, the newest series in Mouser Electronics’ Empowering Innovation Together program. In the new eBook, experts from Mouser and the electronics industry provide an in-depth look at how innovators move from the first spark of inspiration to product design to the first steps of production.
SAS drives All Blacks as ‘Official Analytics Supplier’ in Rugby
Acknowledging that in sport as in business, the ability to quickly analyse data for insights to competitive advantage is critical to success, SAS has been working with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the All Blacks for seven seasons and became the 'Official Analytics Supplier' late last year.
Linux reflections from a Wind River intern
This summer, a marketing intern by the name of Ranjan Sikand proved that Wind River Linux truly is accessible for use by all. That being said, when the opportunity arose for an intern to work with the leading free open source Linux in the embedded industry, it made perfect sense that of the team of four interns, Ranjan was the one for the job. Guest blog written by Jenna Camargo, Wind River Intern.
Advantech acquires HY-LINE Communication Products Vertriebs
Advantech has announced that it is expanding its presence in the German market with its new channel partner, HY-LINE Communication Products Vertriebs. The HY-LINE technology company based in Unterhaching near Munich, develops and realises innovative technical solutions.
Training for the next-gen workforce and bridging the skills gap
The skills gap is challenging businesses across all industries. As companies implement advanced technologies, they often struggle to find workers with the skills to match. That is why hundreds of manufacturing and production leaders from across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region will gather 21st-24th October in Munich, Germany, to learn about the latest innovations in automation through training, executive keynotes and networking even...
UV curing for medical device manufacturers
Typical medical device applications which use UV curing adhesives include needles and cannulas, reservoirs, tube sets and catheters. Manufacturers find that using UV light curing technology results in production efficacy and an increase in productivity. Here Peter Swanson, Managing Director of Intertronics, explains the benefits of LED UV curing technology to medical device manufacturers.