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Image of Chip Fabs Expand the Vision of Asia Chip Manufacturing Chip Fabs Expand the Vision of Asia Chip Manufacturing

Even as Europe and the U.S. step up their semiconductor manufacturing investments, new chip sources are emerging across Asia.

Image of U.S. Semiconductor Scene Set to Boom U.S. Semiconductor Scene Set to Boom

There’s a big shakeup in the silicon world as semiconductor makers push to adopt new technologies and increase product flows, especially in the U.S.

Image of DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Help Startups GetMade DigiKey Partners with GroupGets to Help Startups GetMade

DigiKey is partnering with GroupGets to help startups GetMade! This partnership will help startups who have fallen short of a successful crowdfunding campaign.

How to Easily Interact with DigiKey Using APIs

DigiKey has built two methods for "machine-to-machine" connectivity for our customers' use, EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) and API transactions.

Image of Five Convenient Ways to Locate a Cross, Sub, or Replacement on DigiKey's Website Five Convenient Ways to Locate a Cross, Sub, or Replacement on DigiKey's Website

Finding an equivalent to an obsolete part can be difficult. However, DigiKey’s website has tools to help find crosses to parts quickly and easily.

Image of Domestic Semiconductor Infrastructure Needs to Do Some Serious Catch Up Domestic Semiconductor Infrastructure Needs to Do Some Serious Catch Up

A number of major semiconductor players have plans for constructing U.S fabs; while the ecosystem is growing, the challenges are many.

Image of Supply Chains Offer Hackers a Profitable Target Supply Chains Offer Hackers a Profitable Target

Increasingly identified as strategic, the supply chain is in the cross-hairs of bad actors, so a robust cybersecurity strategy has become critical.

Image of It’s Looking Digital for the 2023 Supply Chain It's Looking Digital for the 2023 Supply Chain

In 2023, organizations will have to choose a variety of technologies to up their supply chain game, including big data, analytics, AI, robotics, and security.

2023: Applying Supply Chain Wisdom & Expertise

In 2023, everyone will still be talking about the supply chain, from the application of AI technology to component sourcing.

Image of Supply Chain Woes Reach Manufacturing Industry Supply Chain Woes Reach Manufacturing Industry

For the foreseeable future, the manufacturing industry will be defined by disruption and challenges.

Image of How the Right Procurement Partners Can Reduce Your Time to Market – and Why That’s Important How the Right Procurement Partners Can Reduce Your Time to Market – and Why That’s Important

Choosing the right supply chain partners to source components – including hard-to-find semiconductor chips – is essential.

Image of Tech Community Gets Behind CHIPS Act in the Hope of a More Balanced Supply Chain Tech Community Gets Behind CHIPS Act in the Hope of a More Balanced Supply Chain

With almost 90 percent of chip sales coming from outside the U.S., the CHIPS Act supports a shift toward a more geographically balanced supply chain.

Image of Smart OEMs Forging Smarter Supply Chains Smart OEMs Forging Smarter Supply Chains

Advanced technologies such as AI and the IoT are enhancing manufacturing but need to be applied throughout the entire value chain for maximum impact.

How to Solve Electronics Procurement Issues in a Post-Pandemic World

How to navigate the semiconductor shortage and other issues post-pandemic.

Automotive Electronics Set to Continue to Grow

Cars are getting smarter, and the electronics industry is likely to cash in on that reality.

An Optimal Supply Chain Uses Both EDI & APIs

The discussion around data exchange in the supply chain should leverage both the benefits of APIs and the long-standing stability of EDI.

Image of 3D Printed Electronics Ready for Primetime: Use it to Mitigate Supply Chain Risk 3D Printed Electronics Ready for Primetime: Use it to Mitigate Supply Chain Risk

Additive manufacturing, also called 3D printing, is now a compelling option to help electronics OEMs smooth out supply chains, while reducing emissions.

ESG Initiatives Drive Finances—And Get Attention

Environmental, social and governance initiatives need support and leadership from procurement and supply chains to succeed.

Q&A from DigiKey’s List Management Webinar

A summary of the webinar on DigiKey's myList tool and the best questions that came up.

myLists Simplifies the Shopping, Quoting, and Ordering Process for Buyers

DigiKey Quotes in myLists removes the heavy lifting and manual work from the quoting process and lets buyers focus on more important tasks.