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May 2025 Global Freight Update

Carriers are actively adjusting networks and capacities to meet these evolving demands. Investment in technology, sustainability, and resilient supply chains will be crucial for long-term success.

Avnet Displays and SiS: delivering excellence together

We have an impeccable track record for giving our customers the very best displays. So, we’d like to introduce you to Silicon Integrated Systems (SiS), whose specialized firmware and hardware meets our every expectation – and yours.

Beyond the datasheet: How to get more out of your primary cell batteries

The world relies on small electronic devices powered by even smaller primary cell batteries. We dispose of around 80 million non-rechargeable batteries every day. How can we use technology to get more power out of our batteries?

Rapid edge AI development to redefine the embedded industry

Edge AI will be at the center of the fifth industrial revolution. The focus will shift from machinery toward people, productivity and sustainability. Embedded electronics is the foundation for this shift. While it may be difficult to predict the magnit...

Power of vision AI at the edge: How to unlock simple, fast edge AI deployment 

Pre-built integrations eliminate stumbling blocks of edge AI development. Engineers can skip weeks of configuration and jump straight into building their core applications.

Machines that learn: A deep dive into AI/ML models and algorithms

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can be used to pull insights out of huge volumes of information quickly and efficiently. AI/ML can also give machines the ability to process information like humans do.  AI/ML can perform recogniti...

Hello world for machine learning

Machine learning has been embraced by smart applications to solve virtually unsolvable problems. Also known as predictive analytics, it is a mathematical method that "learns" from known good data.

Artificial intelligence and the universal impact on product design

Some 82% of engineers surveyed by Avnet say they have products or are working on new designs that feature AI. The latest Avnet Insights survey explored how engineers are using AI in the design process and incorporating it into product design. The surv...

5 myths about AI from a software standpoint

Production-ready demo code and quick implementation. That’s what they tell you, but is it too good to be true? We break down some of the myths surrounding AI software implementation.

The future of AI is at the edge

As AI technology gains traction and the concept of green computing is embraced, edge devices will become an increasingly powerful force driving the development of a more intelligent world.

AI-powered huupe dreams come true

See how Avnet helped usher in a new era of basketball technology. Think of it as the Peloton of basketball, an innovative basketball hoop using AI and computer vision components.

The same, but different: the new SimplePlus 6.95” twins

The SimplePlus family just keeps growing – and this time we’re welcoming twins! By popular demand, we’re introducing two new 6.95” touch displays which might look similar on the surface but, like all twins, have quite different personalities.

The invisible force improving the way we work and live

Having foreseen the growth potential of ambient invisible intelligence, Avnet provides a full range of innovative products and solutions to meet evolving market needs in this dynamically expanding field.

Thermal innovations keep high-performance electronics cool

Thermal management solutions are innovating rapidly to address the challenge of keeping electronic systems cool as they get smaller and faster, oftentimes used in combination to spread and transfer the heat.

Transparently brilliant: the new Simple Plus Open Frame

Adaptable to any aesthetic or location, and ready for anything, our stunning new transparent OLED monitor, ‘Simple Plus Open Frame’, is so incredibly crystal clear, we can hardly take our eyes off it.

Connectors for harsh environments

The right connectivity solution for harsh environments depends on an understanding of the disruptive environmental factors and how they affect sensitive equipment. With this knowledge, engineers can select connectors

Meeting the challenges of medical cable assembly design

Cable assemblies play a crucial role in the medical industry, providing the essential connection between medical devices, patients and healthcare professionals. These assemblies must meet stringent requirements to ensure patient safety while delivering re...

March 2025 Global Freight Update

Capacity constraints on outbound air cargo routes, ongoing political instability and rising tariffs will disrupt supply chains, meaning companies must adapt by reevaluating sourcing and logistics strategies to mitigate these risks.

eVTOL fuels the rapid ascent of the “Low-Altitude Economy”

In the future, eVTOL equipment will mainly be used for intercity rapid commuting, highly efficient and flexible logistics distribution, and emergency response public services.

Programming secure devices at scale, in a software-defined world

Software stored in non-volatile memory plays a crucial role in electronic products. Getting software into hardware and securing those devices in a connected world requires specialized support that is both repeatable and scalable.

/IOTCONNECT, powered by AWS, enables smart PPE, keeping site workers safer

Part of the value proposition for IoT technology and ubiquitous connectivity is enabling new approaches to solving long-standing challenges. Many of those challenges are incidental to the task, like keeping construction site workers safe.

Liquid cooling helps shape thermal management for AI

AI is changing data centers and our expectations. But this transformation comes with demands, in terms of power consumption and corresponding heat generation. The industry is rapidly adopting the latest thermal management solutions.

Monitoring vital signs through contactless technology

PrīmSphera, a revolutionary sensor technology company, is utilizing the Avnet suite at its core to drive innovation in healthcare fluid management.

Turning indoor tracking technology into smart solutions

/IOTCONNECT is enabling indoor asset tracking technology company, IOSEA, to deliver total solutions for smart warehousing, industrial automation and the connected worker.

Polyfunctional robots empower industrial automation and daily life

As polyfunctional robots continue to empower industrial automation and daily life in unimaginable ways, the future looks smarter than ever.

Discover what’s special about AI processor architectures

Are you and your engineering peers curious about AI processors? There’s a good chance you are, but can you agree on what makes them different, better or special? It’s not just a label; they are architected in a fundamentally different way.

Stylish, powerful and ready for anything – our latest outdoor displays

Our new IP-Rated outdoor displays are so stylish, durable and energy efficient, they can actually improve the look of the spaces they’re in.

February 2025 Global Freight Update

Air cargo demand worldwide remained robust towards the end of 2024, primarily driven by carriers in the APAC and AMER regions, with e-commerce playing a significant role in this growth.

January 2025 Global Freight Update

Capacity constraints on outbound air cargo routes, ongoing political instability and rising tariffs will disrupt supply chains, meaning companies must adapt by reevaluating sourcing and logistics strategies to mitigate these risks.

Life on the edge of the network

We are hearing more about AI at the edge, but where exactly is the edge? Is it just a concept, or something more tangible? Is it a hub or router in a building, a sensor in a field, or everywhere in between?