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Semiconducting Silicone Enables Wearable Displays

Key Things to Know: Traditional insulators like glass and ceramics struggle to meet the demands of flexible and wearable electronics. University of Michigan researchers have developed a semiconducting silicone with flexible and lig...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 17-07-2025

Why High-Quality Components Matter in Today’s Energy Storage Systems

 This article was written by Zac Hendrix, Product Manager for High-Power Relays, OMRON Electronic Components As the world works toward reducing carbon emissions and using cleaner energy, renewable sources like wind and solar are growing fast. But these energy...

Educational | By Jack Pollard | 16-07-2025

Radiation-Hardened Capacitors for Extreme Environments

Key Things to Know: Dielectric capacitors are critical for advanced electronics but require radiation resistance for extreme environments. Researchers developed a dendritic nanocomposite film capacitor that combines high energy den...

Technical Analysis | By Liam Critchley | 16-07-2025

NVIDIA vs Microsoft in AI Race to $5 Trillion Valuation

Key Things to Know: NVIDIA surpasses $4T valuation, leading global AI infrastructure with datacenter-grade GPUs and a closed-loop development ecosystem. Microsoft reaches $3.75T by embedding AI into its software suite—Copilot, Team...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 15-07-2025

Maritime Data Visualisation: FORTEC Acquires Nottrot

Key Takeaways: FORTEC acquires Nottrot B.V., expanding into the maritime data visualisation market with certified, rugged display systems. Nottrot specialises in DNV-approved monitors built for naval, military, and industrial envir...

In The News | By Matthew Walker | 14-07-2025

NEPCON JAPAN 2025 Electronics Expo Returns to Makuhari Messe

Key Thing to know: NEPCON JAPAN [September] 2025 returns to Makuhari Messe from Sept 17–19, welcoming 26,000 visitors and 350+ exhibitors. Over 90% of attendees only visit in September, making it a prime opportunity to reach new, p...

Insights | By Jack Pollard | 14-07-2025

MCB vs. eFuse: Which Works Best in DC Circuits?

Key Takeaways: MCBs vs. ECBs: MCBs require peak current to trip, while ECBs respond faster and more reliably in DC circuits without needing current surges. Precision & Flexibility: ECBs offer adjustable tripping settings per ch...

Educational | By Abdul Ücüncü | 10-07-2025

Electronic Components Power Global Innovation at Waldom

Key Takeaways: Waldom Electronics is a Master Distributor supporting over 2,500 authorised distributors worldwide. The company’s new video, “Small Parts, Big Impact”, highlights the critical role of electronic components in p...

In The News | By Matthew Walker | 10-07-2025

Amazon AI Foundation Model Drives 1M-Robot Deployment

Key Takeaways: Amazon has deployed over one million robots across more than 300 fulfilment centres, signalling a major shift in how large-scale logistics are powered. DeepFleet, a new AI foundation model, improves robotic movement...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 10-07-2025

Ultra-Wide-Bandgap Power for Military Electronics

Key Takeaways Ultra-Wide-Bandgap Power: Gallium-Oxide & Diamond Devices for Military Systems: Gallium Oxide and Diamond are Ultra Wide Bandgap materials    The wide bandgaps, in excess of those characteristic of WBGs such as Si...

Insights | By Gary Elinoff | 08-07-2025

Power from Scotch Tape: Energy Harvesting at 300Hz

Key Takeaways: Researchers at the University of Alabama have developed a low-cost triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) using store-bought Scotch tape and a vibrating plate. The system produces up to 53 mW of power at 40Hz and remains...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 07-07-2025

Reconfigurable AI Chips Could Solve AI’s Hardware Crisis

Key Takeaways: AI-specific hardware often becomes outdated faster than the models it’s built to support, creating a costly bottleneck. Imec is developing programmable AI chips using supercell and 3D stacking technologies to improve...

Insights | By Robin Mitchell | 07-07-2025