DigiKey Expands Portfolio with 387,000+ New Products in Q1 2026

DigiKey expands its portfolio with over 387,000 new products and 31,000 in-stock items in Q1 2026, plus 97 new suppliers across IoT, AI and automation.

DigiKey and Microchip to Host Educational Webinar on Programming Embedded Systems

DigiKey and Microchip to Host Educational Webinar on Programming Embedded Systems April 30 free webinar to introduce two ways of programming hardware

DigiKey Launches Engineering Unlocked Video Series

DigiKey introduces Engineering Unlocked, a new video series exploring modern electronics design, rapid prototyping tools, maker communities and STEM education shaping future engine…

DigiKey Brings Cutting-Edge New Products to AI EXPO Taiwan 2026

DigiKey showcases cutting-edge AI hardware solutions at AI EXPO Taiwan 2026, enabling innovation across industries.

DigiKey and Arduino Host Prototyping Webinar

DigiKey and Arduino will host a prototyping webinar on Feb. 12, exploring how Arduino’s UNO Q and App Lab accelerate design and simplify application development.

Toshiba to Mass-Produce HAMR HDDs with Double Capacity in 2028, Targeting 20% Global Market Share

Toshiba plans to mass-produce 40TB HDDs using HAMR technology from 2028, targeting rising demand from AI and data centers and aiming for over 20% global market share.

Worldwide AI Spending to Reach $2.5 Trillion in 2026

Gartner forecasts that global AI spending in 2026 will surge to USD 2.52 trillion, marking a 44% increase year on year, driven by continued growth in AI infrastructure and AI-optim…

Global Semiconductor Market Grew 21% in 2025, AI Chips Lift NVIDIA to No.1

Global semiconductor revenue grew 21% in 2025, driven by strong demand for AI chips and HBM, with NVIDIA emerging as the world’s top semiconductor supplier and surpassing US$100 bi…

Japan and U.S. Advance NAND Flash Factory Plan Led by Kioxia and SanDisk

Japan and the United States are advancing a public-private plan to build a NAND flash factory in the U.S., with Kioxia and SanDisk at the center, driven by surging AI data center d…

Eight Japanese Electronics Companies Raise FY2026 Outlook on AI, Data Centers, and Power Infrastructure

Eight major Japanese electronics companies revised their FY2026 forecasts upward, driven by strong demand for AI, data centers, and power infrastructure, while the impact of US tar…

AI Demand Drives Japanese Electronic Component Makers to Raise FY2026 Outlook

Seven major Japanese electronic component manufacturers have raised their FY2026 sales and earnings forecasts, supported by strong AI-related demand and a weaker yen, while EV mark…

Gartner Says Electricity Demand for Data Centers to Grow 16% in 2025 and Double by 2030

Gartner reveals that global data center energy consumption continues to rise driven by the AI boom, projecting a 16% increase in power demand in 2025 and more than a twofold surge …

DigiKey Debuts Industry-First Power Supply Configuration Tool

DigiKey introduces an industry-first online power supply configuration tool, enabling fast customization, quicker sourcing, and an accelerated design process.

DigiKey to Highlight Innovative Automation Products and Industry-Leading Suppliers at SPS 2025

DigiKey will highlight its extensive portfolio of automation products, top industry suppliers, and new product introductions at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg, featuring interactive demos a…

Japan–US Joint Supercomputer Development: Aiming for Strategic Indispensability

Japan and the U.S. join forces on FUGAKU Next, a next-generation supercomputer developed by Fujitsu, NVIDIA, and RIKEN — aiming for AI leadership and strategic autonomy.

Japan Updates Robotics Strategy After a Decade with Focus on AI Robotics

Japan will revamp its robotics strategy for the first time in 10 years, emphasizing AI robotics, public-private collaboration, and domestic innovation.

China’s YMTC Rises in Consumer NAND Market, Driving Global Memory Industry Shakeup

YMTC, China’s NAND flash maker, rapidly expands its share in consumer markets, challenging global rivals and triggering potential restructuring in the memory industry.

Gartner Identifies the Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2026

Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company, today announced its list of top strategic technology trends that organisations need to explore in 2026.

Gartner Says AI PCs Will Represent 31% of Worldwide PC Market by the End of 2025

According to Gartner, AI-powered PCs will make up 31% of the global PC market by the end of 2025, increasing to 55% in 2026. By 2029, they are expected to become the standard in th…

Cosmo Air Leak Tester – High-Precision Leak Detection Solution from Japan

Discover Cosmo Air Leak Tester – Japan's trusted solution for precise and reliable leak testing in automotive, medical, and electronics industries. Local support in Thailand.

Smart Metrology and AI Automation: Transforming Industrial Measurement – by Quality Report

Explore how Quality Report drives measurement innovation with AI, automation, and real industry case studies. Growth outlook for 2025 inside.

China's First Laozi Digital Human Unveiled in Sanmenxia, Henan

China introduces its first digital human inspired by Laozi, blending AI and Taoist wisdom. Launched at the Yellow River Cultural Tourism Festival in Sanmenxia, Henan.

Title: Winds of Restructuring in Semiconductor Foundries: TSMC Leads, China Closes In

UMC and Global Foundries explore a merger as TSMC dominates advanced chipmaking and China expands its semiconductor footprint. Industry shake-ups reflect growing global competition…

Global PC shipments in Q1 2025 increased by 4.8%, reaching 59 million units.

PC Shipments on the Rise! Gartner reports global PC shipments grew 4.8% in Q1 2025, reaching 59 million units — driven by Windows 11 upgrades and U.S. tariff avoidance.

Power Semiconductors: Essential to Carbon Neutrality

Power semiconductors like SiC and GaN are key to achieving carbon neutrality, but technological and manufacturing challenges must still be overcome.

Gartner Forecasts Worldwide GenAI Spending to Reach $644 Billion in 2025

Global GenAI spending is expected to reach $ 644.4 billion in 2025, according to Gartner, which increased 76.4% from last year. CIO is preparing to cope with this growth. From deve…

Samsung in Crisis: Urgent Reforms Needed as AI Semiconductor Race Slips Away

Samsung Electronics is facing a serious crisis. Despite holding the top market share in DRAM, it is under intense pressure from SK Hynix.

Thailand Approves Semiconductor Strategy to Attract 500 Billion Baht

Thailand’s New Semiconductor Board approves framework of National Strategy and Skilled Workforce Development to prepare for 500 Billion Baht expected foreign investment wave.

Electronics Industry Booms: 8 Major Companies Raise Full-Year Revenue Targets Amid Growing Digital Transformation Investments

Eight major electronics companies revised their full-year revenue forecasts upward, driven by strong core businesses and increasing global demand for digital transformation (DX).

Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue Forecast to Grow 14% in 2025

Global semiconductor revenue is projected to grow 14% in 2025 to total $717 billion, according to the latest forecast from Gartner

Sharp's New Venture: Can Electric Vehicles Save the Company?

In search of “Sharp-ness,” Sharp’s unique approach to the EV market will be put to the test as the company moves away from its traditional LCD business and accelerates its efforts …

Sharp enters the EV business with a Futuristic Living Room on Wheels

Sharp is diving into the EV market, teaming up with Foxconn to create the "LDK+" model. This new EV offers a living room-style interior complete with a 65-inch screen and is slated…

Gartner Forecasts Worldwide AI Chips Revenue to Grow 33% in 2024

Revenue from AI semiconductors globally is expected to total $71 billion in 2024, an increase of 33% from 2023, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc.

Electronic Components Boom! 7 Companies See Profit Growth as Electric Vehicles Drive Demand

Full-year forecasts for eight electronic component companies: seven increase in profits for the current period; automotive applications remain strong.

Sharp Exits LCD Business, Halts Production of Large TVs

Sharp scales back its device business significantly, discontinuing large TV manufacturing, suspending operations at the Sakai plant and cutting staff.

Thailand BOI Issues Incentives to attract World-Class Events; Expands PCB Manufacturing Incentives to Cover the Entire Supply Chain

Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the BOI, also approved a revision of the types of businesses qualified to receive incentives granted to manufact…

Thailand BOI Issues Incentives to attract World-Class Events; Expands PCB Manufacturing Incentives to Cover the Entire Supply Chain

Mr. Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the BOI, also approved a revision of the types of businesses qualified to receive incentives granted to manufact…

Gartner Predicts Worldwide Shipments of AI PCs and GenAI Smartphones to Total 295 Million Units in 2024

Worldwide shipments of AI PCs and generative AI (GenAI) smartphones are set to hit 295 million units in 2024, up from 29 million in 2023. Gartner predicts 240 million GenAI smartph…

Japan's Semiconductor Equipment Sales Set to Soar, Surpassing 4 Trillion Yen in FY2024

Sales of Japan's semiconductor manufacturing equipment in fiscal year 2024 are projected to reach 4.035 trillion yen. This reflects a substantial 27% increase from fiscal year 2023…

Gartner Says Worldwide PC Shipments Increased 0.3% in Fourth Quarter of 2023 but Declined 14.8% for the Year

Gartner Says Worldwide PC shipments totaled 63.3 million units in the fourth quarter of 2023, a 0.3% increase from the fourth quarter of 2022 but Declined 14.8% for the Year

Smartphone Market Maturation, New Strategy Urgently Needed for Survival

The anticipated global decline in smartphone shipments for 2023, expected to be the lowest in a decade, signals a significant shift towards a saturation point. This development und…

AI ushers in a new era for Japan Airlines: Predicting Engine Blade Failures

Japan Airlines (JAL) has embarked to develop inspection tools utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and image recognition technology to examine turbine blades. Successful implemen…

Generative AI Faces Escalating Regulatory Tighten

Generative AI, such as ChatGPT, is being seen as a potential risk to humanity's future, leading many countries to increase regulations for controlling Generative AI. Let's take a l…

Japan Uses AI to Reproduce Voice from Brain Waves

The Tokyo Institute of Technology uses AI to reproduce voice from brain waves, supporting patients with intractable diseases such as hearing loss and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis …

Graphite Parts Manufacturing by MST Corporation Thai

MST Corporation Thai is a leading graphite manufacturing factory in Thailand, specializing in the production of precise graphite parts for various industries. This includes items r…

Smartphone Sales Down 13% in Q1 2023 but Apple Grows!

Global smartphone sales in Q1 2023 closed at 269.8 million units declining 13% YoY. Top 5 vendors' sales growth rate fell except Apple seeing positive. Expecting market will gain m…

Free Webinar “Efficient Planning of Production Scheduling with Opcenter APS” on 8 September 2022 [ Thai language ]

Don’t miss to attend free webinar on the topic of “Efficient Planning of Production Scheduling with Opcenter APS” will be dated on Thursday 8th September 2022 10:00-11:30 hrs.

CATL launches CTP 3.0 battery "Qilin," achieves the highest integration level in the world

CATL launched Qilin, the third generation of its CTP (cell-to-pack) technology. With a record-breaking volume utilization efficiency of 72% and an energy density of up to 255 Wh/kg…

Cognex In-Sight 2800 Combines Deep Learning and Traditional Vision in an Easy-to-Use Package

Cognex In-Sight 2800 Combines Deep Learning and Traditional Vision in an Easy-to-Use Package Automates error detection in minutes – no programming experience required

Free Webinar “Improve your production planning & scheduling process by Opcenter APS” on 23 March 2022 [ Thai language ]

Injection mold makers, designers, related don’t miss to attend free webinar on the topic of “Analysis Technology Adopting for Mold Design by NX” will be dated on Wednesday 23th Mar…