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Repurposing automotive design, development and manufacturing for the electric future

31/05/2022

The drive to develop electric vehicles (EVs) is revolutionising the automotive industry in the global aim to hit net zero.

Design for reliability reduces life cycle costs of industrial edge devices

12/05/2022

When sourcing industrial edge devices, cost is usually one of the most significant selection criteria. However, for those involved in the procurement process, it is important to look at costs holistically, including not only the unit purchase price, but also integration and deployment costs, and product support and maintenance costs over its life cycle.

The benefits of using a module over a component-based design

17/03/2022

Designers often avoid selecting a module over a component-based design due to the higher upfront module costs. However, time to market can increase with chip-level design, and the additional testing, certification and obsolescence costs incurred can mount up quickly.

Energy’s future is green

05/11/2021

The UK president for COP26 has announced that this year’s conference will focus on the energy transition and clean vehicles, which will put British energy companies in the spotlight.

'For a better world': Electrocomponents unveils global 2030 ESG action plan