Q&A: Mark Burr-Lonnon, Mouser Electronics
13 August, 2021We spoke with Mark Burr-Lonnon about the impact of the pandemic on the demand for electronics, the digital revolution and other recent trends.
Industry 4.0 set to be lead application for IoT within five years
09 July, 2021The top three industry segments leading the way in IoT applications are industrial automation and control (25%), home automation (18%) and AI (12%).
The end of just-in-time for electronics manufacturing
07 May, 2021 by Serena Ross, CEO, Circuitwise Electronics ManufacturingWe are used to the cycle of shortage and supply in electronics, though the current one is of a magnitude we have not witnessed before.
Connected devices: four cybersecurity predictions for 2021
12 March, 2021While the benefits of connected devices can't be denied, they are also creating additional challenges from a security point of view.
Top 5 green materials for electronics
21 January, 2021While it may be cheaper to use materials considered to be more toxic, many electronics producers are choosing to invest in greener materials.
2021 top technology predictions in power electronics
23 December, 2020In 2021, we will see increased demand for and adoption of GaN-powered products across multiple markets — especially in consumer products and industrial power supplies.
Drone industry to be worth US$92 billion by 2030
02 December, 2020New regulatory changes and the slow rollout of remote ID and 5G will enable an enormous upscaling of drone operations, according to ABI Research.
Printed and flexible electronics: key technology highlights in 2020
26 November, 2020 by Dr Matthew Dyson, Technology AnalystPrinted/flexible electronics is a constantly evolving area with extensive scope for innovation. IDTechEx outlines three of the most exciting technological highlights in the sector.
Manufacturing in the new normal
28 September, 2020Just like society as a whole, manufacturers are experiencing a lot of additional challenges they didn't expect, and to top it all many are facing reduced budgets.
How facial recognition technology benefits and harms us
24 September, 2020 by Amy Cavendish*Ever since the growth of facial recognition technology (FRT), the world's been cautiously optimistic about the benefits it brings to the table.
The emergence of the virtual supply chain in a COVID-19 world
18 September, 2020What happens when supply chains are required to adapt, and what will electronics distribution look like post COVID-19?
In-mould electronics: material development opportunities
06 August, 2020 by Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, Research DirectorIn-mould electronics (IME) is a process that combines printed electronics with 3D forming and moulding to create 3D objects with embedded electronics.
Wearable technology and the future of electronics
29 July, 2020 by Jade Bridges, Global Technical Support ManagerConnected wearable devices are expected to have reached over 1.1 billion worldwide by 2022 with the change from 4 to 5G.
Value of quantum computing remains uncertain for next decade
29 June, 2020Quantum computing faces many barriers that limit its near-term development, according to Lux Research.
5 key conclusions from the latest wearables research
22 June, 2020 by James Hayward, Principal AnalystIDTechEx has updated and added to its wearable technology market research portfolio, including a dedicated section discussing the impact of COVID-19 on the industry.