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Over 600 new 5G cities in 2021: report

23 May, 2022

Despite the pandemic, 5G cities came online at a rate of nearly two per day, with the addition of 635 new 5G cities in 2021.


The Next Automation Age: how new cyber-physical systems are making a positive difference

28 March, 2022

What will drive the industry, and what should decision-makers look out for?


AMD named fastest-growing semiconductor brand of 2022

28 February, 2022

The brand has seen an impressive growth of 122% over the past year to US$6.1 billion, up from US$2.7 billion in 2021.


Emphasising experience in 2022 for venue and campus networks

01 February, 2022

CommScope's Bart Giordano blogs on the impact of enhancing experience through digital capabilities.


Semiconductor outlook 2022: an industry perspective

28 January, 2022

Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics looks back at the chip shortage of 2021 and forecasts the trends we can expect to see in 2022.


Who is winning at 6G?

12 November, 2021 by Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman

Several billion dollars have been put on the table for 6G communication so far. So who is ahead in the race to mass deployment, maybe in 2030?


Low-cost SBCs used across all stages of product development

05 October, 2021

Low-cost single-board computers (SBCs) are now a valuable building block in all stages of new product development and production.


Q&A: Mark Burr-Lonnon, Mouser Electronics

13 August, 2021

We 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, 2021

The 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 Manufacturing

We 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, 2021

While 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, 2021

While 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, 2020

In 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, 2020

New 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 Analyst

Printed/flexible electronics is a constantly evolving area with extensive scope for innovation. IDTechEx outlines three of the most exciting technological highlights in the sector.


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