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The Technology AddictsWhat you should know about Flexible ElectronicsMost electronic devices we use today are hard, rigid, and fragile. Look inside them and you’ll see why: The circuits that make them work sit on a solid printed circuit board, or a PCB. It’s a constraint that limits not only how we design our devices, but also how we interact with them. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? Enter flexible electronics – circuits printed onto flexible substrates – enabling a whole new realm of technological designs that save space, simplify assembly, and even unlock new, less invasive and more intuitive, use cases. Despite their pote...2024-04-1726 minThe Technology AddictsIs there more to sustainable transportation than e-mobility?According to the latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, transport accounts for 15 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. The vast majority, around 70 percent, is emitted by road vehicles. To improve its sustainability and contribute to global emission reduction targets, the transport sector is in the midst of a technological revolution centered on electrification. In this interview, Sara Ghaemi, Director of Technical Development at Avnet Abacus, explains to what extent electromobility contributes to creating sustainable transport.This interview is part of our focus magazine series. In the latest issue we talk about how sustainable transportation...2024-02-2813 minThe Technology AddictsSmart Energy (2/2): Building a future-proof power infrastructureAccording to the International Energy Agency, progress on clean energy technology deployment exceeded expectations in 2022. Still, the pace will need to pick up to achieve the ambitious goal of net zero emissions by 2050. This will require rapidly upgrading the infrastructure that supports smart energy solutions and connects seamlessly across energy production, distribution, storage, and consumption. This call to action presents a huge opportunity for electronic component and solution providers. Their products will underpin the near-complete overhaul of this multifaceted sector. In the final episode of our two-part series on smart energy, we’ll explore what remains to be...2024-01-1522 minThe Technology AddictsSmart Energy (1/2): Reaching highest energy efficiencyThe rising expectations in terms of sustainability are heavily impacting the electronics sector. It is clear that building a smart sustainable future will require electrifying virtually all aspects of the economy. With demand for power rising year after year across applications, that won’t be easy. To succeed, we’ll have to harness efficiency gains wherever they are available. That’s why we made efficiency the focus of this first episode in our smart energy series. So stay with us and learn why high-power, high-frequency technology is generating so much interest and why it could be a game-changer in optimi...2023-12-1818 minThe Technology AddictsPilot episode: The evolving role of technology distributionWelcome to “The Technology Addicts,” the brand-new podcast covering technological trends that are transforming our future – powered by Avnet Abacus. The Technology Addicts brings a fresh voice, captivating insights, and critical know-how to the discussion, from the unique vantage point of a technology distributor.In this first episode, we’ll be joined by three key employees from Avnet Abacus to talk about the evolving role of technology distributors in the development of digital solutions. Stick around and find out why they believe this puts them in a unique position to add something new to this already bustling conversa...2023-11-2015 minThe Technology AddictsEV Charging – Building fast-charging-infrastructureThe speed at which electric vehicles can be charged is an important point of difference in the rapidly developing electric vehicle market. But the charging infrastructure has to keep up, too – and the developmental leaps in fast-charging technology are just as significant. While 50 kW charging stations were considered state-of-the-art not long ago, we are now increasingly seeing stations installed that can charge EVs’ batteries at 100, 150 or even 300 kW.In this episode, we’ll be discussing what this means for charging station technology with Sara Ghaemi, Director Technical Development at Avnet Abacus.For more information visit: http...2023-10-0913 minThe Technology AddictsEV Charging – The power of three1.8 trillion euros – that’s the sum the EU wants to invest over the next ten years to go net-zero by 2050 as part of its Green Deal. This, in turn, demands an ambitious rethink in the transport sector, which currently accounts for around 25% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the EU. Electric vehicles will be an important part of this action plan – the market for EVs is booming, with 30 million zero-emission vehicles expected to be on Europe’s roads by 2030. Against this backdrop, it’s clear that we need to make preparations for the electric transport of tomorrow and ensure that our c...2023-10-0922 min
Passion for TechnologyEV Charging – Building fast-charging-infrastructureThe speed at which electric vehicles can be charged is an important point of difference in the rapidly developing electric vehicle market. But the charging infrastructure has to keep up, too – and the developmental leaps in fast-charging technology are just as significant. While 50 kW charging stations were considered state-of-the-art not long ago, we are now increasingly seeing stations installed that can charge EVs’ batteries at 100, 150 or even 300 kW. In this episode, we’ll be discussing what this means for charging station technology with Sara Ghaemi, Director Technical Development at Avnet Abacus.For more information visit: http...2022-07-1915 minPassion for TechnologyEV Charging – The power of three1.8 trillion euros – that’s the sum the EU wants to invest over the next ten years to go net-zero by 2050 as part of its Green Deal. This, in turn, demands an ambitious rethink in the transport sector, which currently accounts for around 25% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the EU. Electric vehicles will be an important part of this action plan – the market for EVs is booming, with 30 million zero-emission vehicles expected to be on Europe’s roads by 2030. Against this backdrop, it’s clear that we need to make preparations for the electric transport of tomorrow and ensure that our c...2022-07-1926 min