From microgrids to alternative sources of energy, to smart manufacturing systems and beyond, DigiKey is showcasing the cutting-edge solutions that are shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing. Factory Tomorrow Season 3 explores how Panduit and Schneider Electric, in partnership with…
ABB and China Telecom unveil digitalisation and Industrial IoT lab
ABB and China Telecom unveil a joint digitalisation and Industrial IoT laboratory in Hangzhou, China. The collaboration between ABB Measurement & Analytics China Technology Centre and China Telecom’s Internet of Things subsidiary E Surfing IoT will focus on developing end-to-end…
UK urged to relaunch industrial strategy and stop ‘flip flopping’
The UK needs to relaunch an industrial strategy and stop ‘flip flopping’ on initiatives if it is to avoid falling behind on the global stage, manufacturing bosses have warned. The call to action, from Make UK, which represents 20,000 manufacturers…
How to design multi-connectivity tracking systems
Real-time asset tracking and condition monitoring are essential in agricultural operations like livestock management, cold chain warehousing for foods and pharmaceuticals, managing fleets of vehicles, and Industry 4.0 flexible production operations. It is a complex process involving multiple sensors to…
Supply Chain Transformed – Future-Proof Supply Chains (S2, E3)
In season 2 of Supply Chain Transformed, Digi-Key Electronics look at how the world is tackling new and ever-present challenges in global logistics. Recent years have shown how much risk truly exists between point A and B, and in this…
Robot for automating wiring harness manufacturing boosts productivity
Q5D, a manufacturer of wire harness automation equipment for additive manufacturing, has launched its first product, the CY1000. The 5-axis CNC additive manufacturing robotic cell solves the most challenging automation issue: how to automate the addition of electrical connections in…
Keep ahead of the competition with TSN
In a world of global markets where everything is moving faster and competition is fierce, companies need to have agile manufacturing operations to introduce products faster to market than other industry players. A key enabler to support this is Time-Sensitive…
Supply Chain Transformed – The Beginning of The Supply Chain (S2, E2)
In season 2 of Supply Chain Transformed, Digi-Key Electronics looks at how the world is tackling new and ever-present challenges in global logistics. Recent years have shown how much risk truly exists between point A and B, and this season…
Supply Chain Transformed – The Path to Recovery (S2, E1)
In season 2 of Supply Chain Transformed, Digi-Key Electronics looks at how the world is tackling new and ever-present challenges in global logistics. Recent years have shown how much risk truly exists between point A and B, and this season…
Using smart technology to alleviate pallet shortages and price increases
In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions have become commonplace for businesses in key markets around the world. An acute pain point for supply chains has been the pallet shortages experienced since 2020. In 2022, supply interruptions…
