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An exciting resurgence of investment and innovation in industrial equipment and infrastructure is happening now. From designing, building and getting your industrial application to market—browse our industrial knowledge base or read about new technologies and the engineers and processes behind them.
Cloud collaboration + AI: building sustainable development for smart agriculture
December 1, 2025
Traditional farming has relied on wisdom passed down through the generations. Today, a profound revolution is underway. “Farming by data” is transforming agriculture from labor-intensive toil into smart, decision-driven cultivation.
Turning control into clarity: our latest encoder with TFT
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Stefano Rosato
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October 15, 2025
Technologies tend to come full circle, but in this case we mean literally – combining an advanced rotary encoder (and encoder shell) with a 1.28-inch circular TFT display for a single, compact control solution.
AI leads the multifunctional robot revolution across industries
September 15, 2025
The multifunctional robot revolution is unstoppable – and so is Avnet’s commitment to making sure its customers are leading the way for their respective industries.
Big, bright, built for engineers: New Display Kits for ST Discovery Boards
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Frank Ploenissen
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June 30, 2025
Size does matter. At least it does when it comes to our new MIPI DSI displays. We’re upscaling your options with new 7” and 10.1” display kits, designed to fit seamlessly with STMicroelectronics’ STM32F769I and STM32H747I Discovery kits.
Why you could be leading the next revolution
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Philip Ling
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June 11, 2025
Developments like multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) at the edge will define Industry 5.0. Adapting to these developments, even in small part, could catapult you out of the Information Age and past Industry 4.0.
The invisible force improving the way we work and live
April 15, 2025
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.
Polyfunctional robots empower industrial automation and daily life
February 15, 2025
As polyfunctional robots continue to empower industrial automation and daily life in unimaginable ways, the future looks smarter than ever.
Life on the edge of the network
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Avnet Staff
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January 29, 2025
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?
How Edge AI is making factories super-brainy
December 16, 2024
As the core driving force behind the industrial intelligent transformation, edge AI is rapidly becoming the key to more efficient and intelligent manufacturing processes.
What to know about global action on cybersecurity
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Avnet Staff
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August 12, 2024
Growing concerns about cybersecurity and the financial damage caused by ransomware attacks are not going unnoticed by governments around the world.
The three “superpowers” of industrial digitalization: Low power consumption, high performance, and hyperconnectivity
July 15, 2024
There are more than 10 million factories worldwide, valued at USD 46 trillion in total. Clearly, industrial digitization will shape the future of the manufacturing sector.
Breathe easy: How electrochemical sensors safeguard air quality
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Avnet Staff
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April 29, 2024
Design engineers seeking to develop more sustainable devices can turn to electrochemical gas sensors for a variety of applications that reduce carbon emissions, protect the environment and safeguard human health.
Navigating the Future: How Avnet is addressing challenges in AMR Design
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Jamie Pederson
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April 16, 2024
Autonomous Mobile Robots are performing tasks that are too dangerous, tedious, or costly for humans. Designing AMRs involves many technical and business challenges. This article covers these challenges and how Avnet will help you overcome them.
Will Ethernet cancel CAN?
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Avnet Staff
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March 28, 2024
10BASE-T1S Ethernet is the perfect protocol for implementing zonal electronic and electrical architectures in automobiles. This article highlights how it meets automotive requirements and showcases the Onsemi product family.
Home energy storage systems in the shift to green energy
February 15, 2024
As technology continues to advance and the market matures, home energy storage systems will play an increasingly important role in the future.
Cobots: The new darlings of factory automation
January 15, 2024
Cobots focus on interacting and collaborating with human workers. They bring a breath of fresh air to industrial automation and represent a new direction in automation technology.
Key trends across the development of MedTech devices
September 18, 2023
The healthcare industry is facing a unique combination of challenges over the coming decades.
The wonders of dedicated 5g networks
September 15, 2023
Energy storage is the most critical and challenging factor in the energy production and utilization chain. As it has a critical impact on energy efficiency, it is the focus of intensive research and development.
Industrial energy storage for a sustainable future
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Avnet Staff
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August 15, 2023
Energy storage is the most critical and challenging factor in the energy production and utilization chain. As it has a critical impact on energy efficiency, it is the focus of intensive research and development.
Factory automation realizes boost from new technologies
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Philip Ling
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July 6, 2023
The technologies behind automation must combine reliability and stability with an eagerness to develop in a commercially responsible way. Discover the technologies making the grade right now.
An interview with a robotics pioneer
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Avnet Staff
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June 28, 2023
Wiring harnesses are the second heaviest component in a car. What would happen if we could print electrical connections directly to the chassis, or replace wires in other products? Avnet asked a pioneering company looking to do just that.
How do you make a cobot inherently safe?
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Avnet Staff
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June 27, 2023
As the market and uses for cobots grow, so does productivity. Cobots can quickly deliver an investment return when used alongside human operators. Given their close human proximity, how do you make cobots inherently safe?
Industrial cloud platforms, the engine that improves quality and performance
April 15, 2023
With people's growing demand for personalized products and services in recent years, the accelerated progression of enterprise digitalization, and pursuit for production efficiency, industrial cloud platforms have gradually become a focus of markets
Yes, you can get to market fast in IoT
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Mark Josewski
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January 9, 2023
The IoT is giving OEMs new ways to serve customers. With these new products come new business models. Bringing a new solution to market takes effort. Where should you put your resources?
Why you should be turning on to brushless DC motors
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Avnet Staff
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November 22, 2022
For most applications, brushless DC motors are the more flexible and efficient choice.
Why should you consider a smart monitoring system for your diesel generator?
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Philip Ling
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August 17, 2022
The IoT is changing the way we manage and maintain essential assets. Smart sensors, cloud-based analytics and remote management are coming together to increase productivity, efficiency and reliability.
A closer look at SiC quality
June 27, 2022
Silicon carbide builds on established manufacturing methodologies but requires entirely new manufacturing processes. Increasing yield and reducing costs relies on imposing the highest quality at every stage.
Why you should care about SiC figures of merit
June 10, 2022
SiC semiconductors are becoming ubiquitous in power conversion equipment, particularly in the areas of EVs, solar and energy storage systems. This article reviews applications and explores the figures of merit that can be used to compare devices.
How robust testing forms part of the SiC supply chain
June 10, 2022
In high reliability/availability applications, SiC semiconductors are seen as emerging technology. This article explains their benefits and how an end-to-end supply chain with robust testing makes SiC a safe design option.
How to use structured light and image sensors for range detection and identification
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Philip Ling
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April 25, 2022
Today’s most popular 3D imaging technologies are Time of Flight (ToF), stereo vision and structured light. This article overviews the basic operating principles and the relative strengths, weaknesses and trade-offs associated with each option.