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Innovative web experience provides an interactive simulation of a modern engineer’s workshop.

Visit booth 4A-633 for interactive technical demos, giveaways and more.

Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world’s largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, announced that it has hired Mike Slater as its new vice president of global business development.

Manufacturers all over the world are sprinting to automate their factories and facilities, but how does one start? There is so much to consider that the entire process can be quite overwhelming. Here are a few tips to get you moving in the right direction.

Thomas Jefferson once said, “I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” Given what we have all experienced over the past 2+ years, Digi-Key Electronics' Eric J. Halvorson tends to agree with Mr. Jefferson. Looking ahead in 2022, here are five trends Halvorson predicts for the world of industrial automation.

Digi-Key Electronics announced that it significantly expanded its portfolio in 2021 by adding more than 500 new suppliers across their core business, Digi-Key marketplace and fulfilled by Digi-Key program.

From raw materials for plastics and semiconductor chips to household products such as toilet paper and hand sanitizer, one thing is abundantly clear: automated manufacturing is needed now.

From factory lines to robotics, the one constant is change. With the onset of the IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), factories are now faster, smarter, and more efficient than ever. Every aspect of the manufacturing process is monitored, evaluated, and improved through machine-to-machine communication.

Automation has improved overall safety in common spaces such as break rooms, locker rooms, bath rooms and lounges.

When selecting a PLC, there are several considerations a customer must first address to ensure the proper fit for their application.

Rapid expansion of new suppliers broadens access to numerous adjacent technology categories.