Shortage of electronic components: myth or reality?
In recent years, the electronic components market has experienced one of its most significant transformations. If, during the pandemic, demand was at the...
Semiconductors in search of new fertile ground
edited by Giorgia Andrei | *extracted from the article "Exploring new regions: The greenfield opportunity in semiconductors," by Ondrej Burkacky, Matteo Mancini, Mark Patel, Giulietta...
ST: the first fully integrated plant for SiC will be in Italy
STMicroelectronics has announced a new plant for high-volume production of 200 mm silicon carbide ("SiC") for devices and modules...
Connector manufacturers: here are the top ten
by Ron Bishop | Each year, Bishop & Associates comprehensively examines the connector industry in all its complexity, assessing the activities...
Manufacturing: is it goodbye to "Made in China"?
By Alessandro Riganti | D-Link Country Manager for Italy The phrase "Made in China" is synonymous with manufacturing industry, and for decades the nation...
Connectors, still a profitable industry
by Ron Bishop | The connector industry has always been recognized for its ability to consistently achieve a net profit and a...
Reliability testing for power devices: how to automate it
By Andrea Vinci* | There is no single meaning and definition for reliability testing. The definition I prefer is "a methodology for...
Distribution: sales also drop in Europe in the second quarter
by Laura Reggiani | The contraction of the European component distribution market continued as expected in the second quarter of 2024, and...
Balancing savings and security in a saturated market
There is currently a large supply of material in the market due to a significant drop in consumption. This has led to an accumulation of...
Tackling the scourge of counterfeiting in electronic components
The latest reports from electronic information company ERAI highlight a worrying increase in counterfeit parts as early as 2023, with as many as 786...