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Integration of Multiple Technologies Heralds a New Era in Smart Healthcare

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.

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.

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

By Avnet Staff - 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

By Jamie Pederson - 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.

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.

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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

By Avnet Staff - August 15, 2023

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Factory automation realizes boost from new technologies

By Philip Ling - 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.

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An interview with a robotics pioneer

By Avnet Staff - 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?

By Avnet Staff - 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

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Yes, you can get to market fast in IoT

By Mark Josewski - 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?

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Why you should be turning on to brushless DC motors

By Avnet Staff - 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?

By Philip Ling - 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.

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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.

Six cool new autonomous technologies

By Cameron Coward - January 31, 2022

From planes, trains, and automobiles to farm equipment and Martian rovers, engineers are extending the capabilities of autonomous technologies to achieve simple productivity improvements and a better understanding of big issues like global warming.

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How no-code design could accelerate Industrial IoT development

By Philip Ling - January 14, 2022

Developing large numbers of new and diverse devices for an Industrial IoT solution can challenge your engineering resources. Using a no-code approach to development can reduce the size and complexity of that challenge.

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The Industrial IoT is driving economic growth

January 14, 2022

With billions of dollars at stake, Industrial IoT isn’t just about financials. Safety, scalability and flexibility are part of digital transformation. In industrial sectors this has significant implications, but is no longer unchartered territory.

Time-of-flight cameras make patient monitoring secure and private

January 14, 2022

A growing need exists for alternative solutions to patient monitoring applications in healthcare facilities. Time-of-flight cameras enable sensors to read position data of scenes within the field of view, but without identifying patient information.

Data security in the IIoT is only going one way

By Philip Ling - December 20, 2021

Data diodes are older than the internet and only allow information to flow in one direction. They enforce security at the hardware level, but do they still have a place in a world where everything relies on two-way communications?

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Want an overview of industrial automation? Send a drone!

December 1, 2021

Industrial automation technology is the use of control theory, instrumentation theory and computer information technology to achieve detection, control, optimization, scheduling, management and decision-making of industrial production processes.

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Cellular may be the solution to common Industrial IoT networking woes

November 15, 2021

A recent survey found 99 percent of respondents identified networking challenges as their customers’ primary roadblock to Industrial IoT implementation. Can cellular networks replace conventional networks for IIoT applications?

When will wireless power transfer redefine the Industrial IoT?

November 12, 2021

Power loss in a single sensor might result in downtime for an entire production line, so keeping them operational will be critical. With developments in the enabling technologies, could wireless power transfer be the answer?

How the Root of Trust underpins device-level IoT security

November 11, 2021

With over 5,400 cyberattacks monthly on IoT devices, security by design is an imperative for industrial installations. Designing Root-of-Trust concepts into MCUs and other components could be key to more secure IoT networks.