Topic: Electronics

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Automate 2026: DigiKey powers the future of automation with next-gen offerings at supplier demos

June 21, 2026 · DigiKey is showcasing its latest automation offerings, and electronic components at Automate 2026 in Chicago.

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ABB announces $110 million investment in U.S. manufacturing sites

September 16, 2025 · ABB announced it will invest $110 million in four U.S. manufacturing sites in Virgina, Puerto Rico, North Carolina and Mississippi.

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Schneider Electric launches EcoCare Advanced+ for Electrical Distribution service plan

September 10, 2025 · Schneider Electric expanded its EcoCare service plan to provide new customer support levels. EcoCare Advanced+ for Electrical Distribution includes AI-driven insights and more.

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Report: Global industrial robots market contracts 5.8% in 2024, APAC continues to dominate

July 16, 2025 · Market research firm Interact Analysis reports that the industrial robot market saw a 5.8% dip in revenue in 2024, but predicts a gradual rebound in 2025.

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Beckhoff Automation expands MX-System with new 3-row baseplate, larger function modules

May 26, 2025 · Beckhoff Automation expanded its MX-System control cabinet-free automation platform by adding 3-row baseplates and larger function modules in size 3.

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NVIDIA AI, Omniverse supercharge Taiwanese electronic makers’ robotic factories

June 10, 2024 · NVIDIA announced at COMPUTEX 2024 that several major Taiwanese electronics makers are utilizing Ominverse, Metropolis and other technologies to supercharge its autonomous facilities.

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5 Advantages of Using Robots in Electronics Manufacturing

December 11, 2022 · Electronics manufacturing includes numerous opportunities for robots to increase productivity, worker safety, and quality. Here are five examples in the growing space.

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ABB Spends $13M on Its Canadian Cable Tray Manufacturing Facility

September 28, 2022 · ABB has spent millions of dollars upgrading its facilities in Canada as it executes on its five year-plan to grow in the country.

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Dual-Mode, Piezotronics-Based Force Sensor to Lead to New Human-Machine Interfaces, Say Taiwanese Researchers

August 26, 2022 · Piezoelectronic advances leading to a dual-mode, piezo-gated thin-film transistor may lead to more power-efficient human-machine interfaces, say National Cheng Kung University researchers.

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Robotics Define Next Generation of Electronics Manufacturing

August 12, 2022 · From cobots and AMRs to SCARA and delta robots, automated machines continue to make their mark in the electronics-manufacturing space for customers looking for a strong ROI.

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Frontline Relief With 3D Printing

February 15, 2021 · Additive manufacturing comes to the rescue in earthquake, tsunami, and even war.

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Optomec Introduces 3D Additive Electronics Printer for Inline Production

January 21, 2021 · The Aerosol Jet HD2 is optimized for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging including mmWave applications.

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Static-Dissipating Composite Material for Electronics Additive Manufacturing

January 13, 2021 · The material can be reinforced with continuous carbon fiber, creating strong and static-free composite parts.

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Markforged Launches Onyx ESD for the Electronics Manufacturing Industry

December 28, 2020 · The new, high-strength 3D printing material enables electronics manufacturers to improve business responsiveness by producing ESD-safe parts on demand.

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Optomec Delivers 3D Electronics Printer for Medical Device Production

November 3, 2020 · New Aerosol Jet system is optimized for industrial manufacturing.

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AMD Set to Buy Xilinx, Challenging NVIDIA in HPC

October 27, 2020 · GPU maker AMD to buy programmable chipmaker, seeking to boost HPC offerings

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NVIDIA to Acquire Arm for $40 Billion

September 14, 2020 · GPU maker buys UK-based microprocessor technology supplier Arm, looks to build premier AI laboratory

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IoT World Virtual: COVID Cements the Need for Connectivity, Digitization

August 12, 2020 · Annual IOT conference examines how COVID rehapes digitlization projects, data analytics, and digital twin adoption

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Shutdown’s Impact on Workstation Purchase, Electronics Manufacturing

July 16, 2020 · Lenovo and MacroFab discuss mobile workstation sales and PCB production during the new normal

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NVIDIA GTC and KeyShot World Go Virtual, 3D Printing Rushes to Produce PPE, More

March 26, 2020 · Tech conferences switch to virtual events under lockdown, additive manufacturers spring into action to fight virusoutbreak

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