DigiKey to Highlight Automation Offerings and Services at SPS 2024
DigiKey is set to highlight its automation offerings and services at SPS 2024 from November 12-14 in Nuremberg, Germany.
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide Shipments of AI PCs to Account for 43% of All PCs in 2025
Gartner forecasts that worldwide shipments of AI PCs will reach 114 million units in 2025, a 165.5% increase from 2024. These AI PCs will account for 43% of all PC shipments that y…
Foundation for Industrial Development Thai-German Institute (TGI), Mobile Innovation Company Limited (MI), and NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) Sign Groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding
The Foundation for Industrial Development Thai-German Institute (TGI), represented by President Mr. Somchai Jakkareen, Mobile Innovation Company Limited (MI), represented by Presid…
Sharp enters the EV business with a Futuristic Living Room on Wheels
Sharp is diving into the EV market, teaming up with Foxconn to create the "LDK+" model. This new EV offers a living room-style interior complete with a 65-inch screen and is slated…
DigiKey and Schneider Electric to Host Webinar on Wireless Pushbutton Technology in Manufacturing
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minnesota, USA - DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immed…
DigiKey Expands Supplier Portfolio and Introduces More Than 340,000 Innovative New Products in the First Half of 2024
DigiKey introduces over 150 new suppliers and more than 340,000 innovative new products across its core business in the first two quarters of 2024.
DigiKey Announces Global Partnership with Memory Products Leader Kingston Technology
DigiKey has partnered with Kingston Technology to distribute its memory and storage solutions globally.
DigiKey Awarded Global High Service Distributor of the Year for 2023 by Littelfuse
Littelfuse awarded DigiKey the Global High Service Distributor of the Year for 2023 for its customer count and revenue performance.
Gartner Forecasts Worldwide AI Chips Revenue to Grow 33% in 2024
Revenue from AI semiconductors globally is expected to total $71 billion in 2024, an increase of 33% from 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc.
DigiKey Awarded Top Recognitions from Suppliers at the 2024 EDS Leadership Summit
DigiKey received 18 honors from suppliers at the 2024 EDS Leadership Summit, The company was recognized for its sales results, partnership, collaboration and more during the past y…
Sharp Exits LCD Business, Halts Production of Large TVs
Sharp scales back its device business significantly, discontinuing large TV manufacturing, suspending operations at the Sakai plant and cutting staff.
DigiKey Receives ISO 27001 Certification, Adding to Robust Information Security Program
DigiKey receives ISO 27001 certification, strengthening its commitment and ability to manage information securely and safely for customers, suppliers and partners.
DigiKey Officially Registers as an Importer of Record in Japan, Offering Japanese Customers a Localized Experience
DigiKey officially registers as an Importer of Record (IOR) in Japan, enabling Japanese customers to eliminate the need for customs clearance and payment of duties and consumption …
DigiKey and 3PEAK Establish Global Distribution Partnership
DigiKey has expanded its product portfolio through a strategic global distribution partnership with semiconductor developer 3PEAK. This adds 3PEAK's cutting-edge products to DigiKe…
DigiKey and NXP Unveil MCX MCU Design Contest at Embedded World 2024
DigiKey teaming up with NXP® Semiconductors to launch the MCX MCU Design Contest at embedded world. The contest opens on April 8, 2024, and all design ideas must be submitted by Ma…
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Thailand BOI Issues Incentives to attract World-Class Events; Expands PCB Manufacturing Incentives to Cover the Entire Supply Chain
Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the BOI, also approved a revision of the types of businesses qualified to receive incentives granted to manufact…
Thailand BOI Issues Incentives to attract World-Class Events; Expands PCB Manufacturing Incentives to Cover the Entire Supply Chain
Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the BOI, also approved a revision of the types of businesses qualified to receive incentives granted to manufact…
DigiKey and LabsLand Release Prism4 Remote Engineering Hardware System
DigiKey and LabsLand Release Prism4 Remote Engineering Hardware System - Collaborative project delivers hardware and software solution for remote engineering evaluation and learnin…
DigiKey Launches Season 3 of its “Farm Different” Video Series
DigiKey has launched Season 3 of its “Farm Different” Video Series which provides a look into the future of farming to determine what innovations will power the next generation of …
Industrial Robot Orders Decline by 24% in 2023, Marking First Decrease in Four Years
In 2023, investments in industrial robots in Japan were valued at 8.49 trillion yen (approximately 5.6 billion US dollars), a decrease of 23.6% from the previous year. This marks t…
Gartner Predicts Worldwide Shipments of AI PCs and GenAI Smartphones to Total 295 Million Units in 2024
Worldwide shipments of AI PCs and generative AI (GenAI) smartphones are set to hit 295 million units in 2024, up from 29 million in 2023. Gartner predicts 240 million GenAI smartph…
DigiKey Adds Over 450 New Suppliers and 1.7 Million New Parts in 2023
DigiKey expanded its portfolio in 2023 by adding more than 450 new suppliers and 1.7 Million New Parts across their core business, DigiKey Marketplace and Fulfilled by DigiKey prog…
Japan's Semiconductor Equipment Sales Set to Soar, Surpassing 4 Trillion Yen in FY2024
Sales of Japan's semiconductor manufacturing equipment in fiscal year 2024 are projected to reach 4.035 trillion yen. This reflects a substantial 27% increase from fiscal year 2023…
Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Increased 0.3% in Fourth Quarter of 2023 but Declined 14.8% for the Year
Gartner Says Worldwide PC shipments totaled 63.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2023, a 0.3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2022 but Declined 14.8% for the Year
DigiKey and Conductive Containers Donate 39,000 Meals to Refugees in 2023
DigiKey and Conductive Containers Donate 39,000 Meals to Refugees in 2023 through the “Buy a Box, Give a Meal” program.
DigiKey’s 15th Annual DigiWish Giveaway Kicks Off on Dec. 1, 2023
DigiKey’s 15th Annual DigiWish Giveaway Kicks Off on Dec. 1, 2023, with a total of 24 lucky winners in the grand prize drawing for a $500 DigiKey shopping spree.
A Robot Hand Can “Grab Tofu” Using Load Sensing Technology
Japan develops a robot hand capable of gentle grip, including tofu handling, with load sensing technology
Smartphone Sales Down 13% in Q1 2023 but Apple Grows!
Global smartphone sales in Q1 2023 closed at 269.8 million units declining 13% YoY. Top 5 vendors' sales growth rate fell except Apple seeing positive. Expecting market will gain m…
CATL launches CTP 3.0 battery "Qilin," achieves the highest integration level in the world
CATL launched Qilin, the third generation of its CTP (cell-to-pack) technology. With a record-breaking volume utilization efficiency of 72% and an energy density of up to 255 Wh/kg…
PC Demand Remained Strong in the Second Quarter Amid Early Signs That Market Conditions May Be Cooling, According to IDC
PC Demand Remained Strong in the Second Quarter Amid Early Signs That Market Conditions May Be Cooling, According to IDC
PC Demand Remained Strong in the Second Quarter Amid Early Signs That Market Conditions May Be Cooling, According to IDC
PC Demand Remained Strong in the Second Quarter Amid Early Signs That Market Conditions May Be Cooling, According to IDC
Paving the Way for Smart Factories
Intel, EXOR International, JMA Wireless and Telecom Italia collaborate to demonstrate benefits of on-premise 5G private network alongside artificial intelligence.
SCG Taps into Automation and Signs a Share Purchase Agreement with A.I. Technology, Preparing to Transform Industrial Plants to Smart Factory 4.0
SCG enters the automation business to drive the future industry with innovation and technology by signing a deal to buy shares in A. I. Technology Company Limited, a leader in auto…
IDC Forecasts Solid Growth for the Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive Markets
nternational Data Corporation (IDC) recently published new forecasts for the worldwide hard disk drive (HDD) and solid state drive (SSD) markets. While both markets were affected t…
IBM Unveils World’s First 2 Nanometer Chip Technology, Opening a New Frontier for Semiconductors
The 2 nm nanosheet technology from IBM is projected to achieve 45% higher performance, or 75% lower energy use, than today’s most advanced 7 nm node chips.
The LEAF’s lithium-ion batteries find a home in Nissan’s automated guided vehicles
Longer lasting and faster to charge, Nissan’s automated guided vehicles – mobile machines that help workers in factories – are evolving thanks to the second life of Nissan LEAF bat…
The world´s top 10 most automated countries
Jan 27, 2021 — The average robot density in the manufacturing industry hit a new global record of 113 units per 10,000 employees. By regions, Western Europe (225 units) and the Nor…
Apple Reports First Quarter Results
Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2021 first quarter ended December 26, 2020
Panasonic announces the success of the experiment using a Panasonic’s air conditioner, verifying of inhibitory effect of nanoe™ X technology on the adhered novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)
nanoe™ X is Panasonic’s patent technology to generate hydroxyl radicals contained in water for a long lifespan of approx. 10 minutes and can spread over long distances.
IDC Forecasts Global Smartphone Market to Drop 10% in 2020
The worldwide smartphone market is forecast to decline 9.5% (YoY) in 2020 with shipments totaling 1.2 billion units.
Samsung and LG Display to stop supplying panels to Huawei
South Korean online media Chosun Biz reported Samsung and LG Display to stop supplying panels to Huawei when U.S. restrictions take effect on Sept. 15.
Traditional PC Shipments Continue to Grow Amid Global Economic Slowdown, According to IDC
The second quarter of 2020 ended well for the Traditional PC market, comprised of desktops, notebooks, and workstations, with global shipments growing 11.2% year over year reaching…
Samsung Announces New NAND Flash Facility to Address Future Data Center and Mobile Demands
Located inside Pyeongtaek's Line 2 in Korea, the new facility is slated for mass production in 2H 2021. The facility will be dedicated to manufacturing Samsung’s most advanced V-NA…
Lenovo Delivers Robust Revenue and All-Time Record Pre-tax Income for FY19/20, Weathering Global Economic Challenges to Emerge in Position of Strength
Full-year revenue exceeding US$50 billion for second consecutive year. Historical high pre-tax income of US$1.02 billion, up nearly 19%. Net Income of US$665 million, a 12% increas…
Samsung Electronics Announces First Quarter 2020 Results
Reports quarterly operating profit of KRW 6.45 trillion on sales of KRW 55.33 trillion
Smooth collaboration between humans and robots
In a joint project with Volkswagen AG the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute, HHI, will demonstrate the advantages that the use of human-robot co…
Secret unveiled -- Japan creates system integrator
SMEs consider robots a distant issue, even those in Japan, which is entering an aging society, lacking labour and driven by industry. How does the nation deal with this issue?
Miniature power supply: Infineon starts first flip-chip production specifically designed for automotive applications
Infineon Technologies AG is taking the next step towards smallest power supply devices for automotive electronics, now launches OPTIREG™ TLS715B0NAV50.
5G Smartphones: Electronics Opportunity in 2020
The 5G network has actually been used in certain areas of the United States, China, Europe and South Korea since 2019 and is currently expanding. This is a great opportunity for bu…
High Wages Spoil! Isuzu Increases Robots in Thailand!
Isuzu Motors has revealed that it is ready to upgrade its factories in Thailand with automated system responding to the new "D-MAX" model.