Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue Forecast to Grow 14% in 2025

Global semiconductor revenue is projected to grow 14% in 2025 to total $717 billion, according to the latest forecast from Gartner

DigiKey Adds More Than 611,000 Products and 139 New Suppliers in Q3 2024

DigiKey expanded its NPI portfolio during the third quarter of 2024, adding 139 new suppliers and more than 611,000 innovative products.

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…

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…

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 …

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.

Toyo Glass Showcases Thick Labels, Elevating the Touch and Elegance of Beverage Bottles

Toyo Glass introduced “Atsumori Tack Labels”, with a rich, sculptural texture, these labels offer a touch of luxury. Perfect for alcoholic beverages, they're cost-effective and del…

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.

Canon Develops Less Flammable yet Strong PET Recycled Plastic Comparable to Polycarbonate

Canon unveils a breakthrough in sustainability. Their new recycled PET plastic combines flame retardancy with strength, rivalling polycarbonate. Imagine eco-friendly exteriors for …

Toshiba Improves LiDAR Software to Track 99.9% of Objects

Toshiba has improved the software for its high-performance LiDAR sensor and developed technology that can track objects such as vehicles and people with 99.9% accuracy.

Advances in FSW Technology for EV Component Production

Friction Stir Welding (FSW) technology has achieved significant strides in producing EV parts and components like battery systems, cooling systems, and chassis. Yet, for small and …

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

Revolutionize Construction with Robots and Technology

Japan's construction industry is shaping a new landscape by integrating material handling robots and IoT technologies on job sites. With the aim of closing the labor shortage gap, …

14 Years of R&D Growth of Japanese Companies - Toyota Tops with 1.24 Trillion Yen

R&D spending has risen continuously for 14 years, with Toyota leading at 1.24 trillion yen. A study of 154 companies revealed a 6.8% increase in fiscal 2023 compared to the previou…

AI ushers in a new era for Japan Airlines: Predicting Engine Blade Failures

Japan Airlines (JAL) has embarked to develop inspection tools utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and image recognition technology to examine turbine blades. Successful implemen…

CATL Launches Superfast Charging Battery Shenxing, Opens Up Era of EV Superfast Charging

CATL launched Shenxing, the world's first 4C superfast charging LFP battery, capable of delivering 400 km of driving range with a 10-minute charge as well as a range of over 700 km…

Toshiba Develops Ultra-Compact Sensor Enables Real-Time Mixed Gas Concentration Measurement

In a significant advancement, Toshiba has unveiled a cutting-edge technology that revolutionizes the way we measure mixed gas concentrations. This innovation offers immediate, real…

Generative AI Faces Escalating Regulatory Tighten

Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, is being seen as a potential risk to humanity's future, leading many countries to increase regulations for controlling Generative AI. Let's take a l…

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 condensed battery with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg, enables electrification of passenger aircrafts

CATL condensed battery, a cutting-edge battery technology, was launched at Auto Shanghai. With an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg, opening up a brand-new electrification scenario…

Okuma to Offer Full Lineup of "Green-Smart Machine" Products Suited for Decarbonized Society

Okuma Corporation is set to offer a full lineup of "Green-Smart Machine" products defined as intelligent machine tools that contribute to resolving environmental issues by autonomo…

Polyplastics' New 3D Printing Technology for DURACON (R) POM Accelerates Product Development Cycle

Polyplastics' New 3D Printing Technology for DURACON (R) POM Accelerates Product Development Cycle

CJ Logistics Introduces Pallet Made With Recycled Plastic in Indonesian Distribution Center, Expanding Global ESG Efforts

CJ Logistics introduces pallets made with recycled plastic at its Jakarta distribution center with zero-carbon pallets boasting a longer product lifespan and higher durability than…

Toshiba takes on the world’s smallest LiDAR - Improving the “Eyes” of Autonomous Driving

LiDar is an essential sensor for automated driving. Toshiba is among the companies with a LiDAR that can handle Level 4 autonomous driving.

Cognex In-Sight 2800 Combines Deep Learning and Traditional Vision in an Easy-to-Use Package

Cognex In-Sight 2800 Combines Deep Learning and Traditional Vision in an Easy-to-Use Package Automates error detection in minutes – no programming experience required

GWM Invests CNY 9 billion on R&D, Focusing on New Energy and Intelligentization

GWM officially released the 2021 Annual Report, highlighting that the recent investment on research and development reached CNY 9.07 billion, marking another major R&D investment m…

Cognex Launches DataMan 280 Series Fixed-Mount Barcode Readers

Cognex Launches DataMan 280 Series Fixed-Mount Barcode Readers Premium decoding technology in a compact form factor

CATL Launches Battery Swap Solution EVOGO Featuring Modular Battery Swapping

CATL's subsidiary CAES has rolled out EVOGO, its innovative modular battery swap solution, which includes battery blocks, fast battery swap stations, and an app.

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

Where the Sun Meets the Sea: Offshore Floating-PV Powers Singapore's Journey Toward Carbon Neutrality

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…