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.

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Big, bright, built for engineers: New Display Kits for ST Discovery Boards

By Frank Ploenissen - 2025年6月30日

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

By Philip Ling - 2025年6月11日

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.

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Life on the edge of the network

By Avnet Staff - 2025年1月29日

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?

What to know about global action on cybersecurity

By Avnet Staff - 2024年8月12日

Growing concerns about cybersecurity and the financial damage caused by ransomware attacks are not going unnoticed by governments around the world.

Lighting Up the Future: New LED Lighting in Chase Field for the Arizona Diamondbacks

By Jamie Pederson - 2024年8月9日

Jam-packed event with hands-on workshops and technology demos focused on automotive, industrial, enabling technologies and more.

Time-of-flight distance measurement enables emerging markets

By Philip Ling - 2024年8月7日

Smart homes, industrial automation and healthcare can all benefit from new technologies for detecting proximity, presence and distance. Time-of-flight solutions offer many benefits, so how do they work?

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Breaking down the IT and OT barrier is maximizing productivity

By Avnet Staff - 2024年8月7日

The digital capability of Operational Technology is advancing, gaining on the automation and productivity of Information Technology.

Deep vision inspection using AI enables multiple emerging markets

By Michaël Uyttersprot - 2024年8月5日

Machine vision enables many existing and emerging markets. Security, manufacturing and industrial automation all use machine vision. Adding AI inferencing at the sensor provides many benefits.

Breathe easy: How electrochemical sensors safeguard air quality

By Avnet Staff - 2024年4月29日

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 - 2024年4月16日

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?

By Avnet Staff - 2024年3月28日

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.

The AMD platform approach to robotics delivers significant productivity gains

By Philip Ling - 2023年11月10日

Robots are transforming industry by boosting productivity. Standardizing on common hardware and software platforms accelerates product development.

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Key trends across the development of MedTech devices

2023年9月18日

The healthcare industry is facing a unique combination of challenges over the coming decades.

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Factory automation realizes boost from new technologies

By Philip Ling - 2023年7月6日

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 - 2023年6月28日

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 - 2023年6月27日

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?

Common industrial motors and how to drive them

By Avnet Staff - 2023年6月27日

Controlling electric motors means understanding torque, speed and efficiency. Selecting the right type of motor for an application may also include the best control method, such as pulse width modulation or field-oriented control.

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Explore options for choosing an optical rotary encoder for motion control and position sensing

By Avnet Staff - 2023年6月20日

Rotary position sensing is used in motor control and user interface panels. It comprises various encoding methods. Optical encoders can offer advantages. We look at the options and how to choose the right one for your application.

How are magnetic rotary encoders used in industrial automation?

By Avnet Staff - 2023年6月15日

The Hall effect is used in rotary encoders to monitor position, speed and direction in electric motors and rotary dials. The encoder designs vary, so it is helpful to understand the main features and how they affect performance.

Combining GaN and SiC for cost-effective power conversion

By Avnet Staff - 2023年4月20日

The public image of silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) is as wonder materials. We know they are displacing older silicon technology, boosting the efficiency of power conversion stages. However, neither is a universal solution.

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Yes, you can get to market fast in IoT

By Mark Josewski - 2023年1月9日

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 - 2022年11月22日

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 - 2022年8月17日

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

2022年6月27日

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

2022年6月10日

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

2022年6月10日

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

By Philip Ling - 2022年4月25日

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.

Six cool new autonomous technologies

By Cameron Coward - 2022年1月31日

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 - 2022年1月14日

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

2022年1月14日

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.

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