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5 Easy Ways Anyone Can Run an LLM Locally
Large Language Models (LLMs) have revolutionized various industries by automating tasks such as content creation, code generation, and document analysis. While many users rely on web-based LLMs like ChatGPT, there's growing interest in running these models locally. Doing so offers key advantages, including enhanced privacy, cost savings, and the ability to fine-tune models for specific applications. Running LLMs locally doesn't need to be
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What Are Integrated Circuits?
Electronic integrated circuits (ICs) are known by various names, such as microchips, computer chips, or compact electronic chips. Whatever you call them, these mini powerhouses are the driving force behind many of the devices we rely on daily, including computers, smartphones, and televisions. But what exactly are integrated circuits, and why are they so important? Come with us as we explore what integrated circuits are, the different types
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Extreme Weather Becomes a New Supply Chain Challenge
Several key weather incidents have disrupted logistics and manufacturing processes in recent years and significantly impacted supply chains worldwide. In 2018 and 2022, drought episodes led to critically low water levels in the Rhine, severely limiting inland shipping and choking German industry. Just this past January, FedEx warned of delivery delays due to winter weather, activating contingency plans following “substantial disruptions” at a
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The Essential Guide to Through-Hole Resistors
Resistors might seem like humble components, often overlooked in favor of more complex devices like microprocessors or sensors–however, these small yet mighty components play a critical role in ensuring that circuits function smoothly and efficiently. Whether you're designing a simple LED circuit or a complex computer system, resistors are fundamental in controlling voltage, protecting sensitive components, and managing current flow. We'll
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Automotive and AI: Two Industries Fuel the Capacitor Boom
Emerging technologies are taking over every aspect of consumers’ lives, and a multitude of business functions. With everything turning digital, the demand for capacitors for high-powered applications is growing exponentially as both cars and computers rely on safe, efficient parts to enable complex functions. The insurgence of artificial intelligence (AI) influences power needs across various sectors, including data center operations and energy
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Overview of the EU's Digital Compass Initiative
The world is changing, and digital technology is embedded in every industry’s strategy for transformation, from commercial automation, efficiency, and optimization to the simplification of healthcare and essential services. Conscious efforts have been made by nations and corporations to integrate digital transformation—the end goal being either profit or improvement of practice. Needless to say, without technology’s evolution, globalization would
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India Semiconductor Mission: Collaborations, Capacity, and a Promising Future
India's semiconductor sector is rapidly gaining strength, fueled by key partnerships and significant investments aimed at building a strong foundation. Driven by strategic collaborations and substantial investments to establish a robust ecosystem, Recent agreements between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to support India’s semiconductor sector highlight the country's increasing dedication to becoming a
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When Reshoring Begins, How Does Your Supply Chain Adapt?
In recent years, the concept of reshoring has gained significant traction as companies seek to bring their manufacturing and production operations back to their home countries. Reshoring, also referred to as onshoring or backshoring, involves bringing the production and manufacturing of goods back to the company’s home country. This trend is driven by a range of factors, including the desire to reduce transportation and production costs, improve
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How Talent Becomes a Failure Point in Supply Chains
Talent is the linchpin that holds everything together. However, talent can also become a failure point if not managed effectively. The article explores five key insights into how talent can become a failure point in supply chains and provides early indicator checklists for leaders to identify potential issues before they escalate. One significant challenge is the skills mismatch, where the workforce’s skills do not align with the evolving demands
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New Workforce Programs for PCBs and Semiconductors
The U.S. will manufacture a fifth of the world's most advanced logic chips by 2030, backed by a domestic supply chain spanning raw materials to packaging, announced Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. However, industry and government officials have emphasized that new factories could fail without substantial labor investment. Projections indicate that the U.S. may face a shortfall of 90,000 technicians by 2030, coinciding with the goal to produce
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6 Trends Shaping Electronic Component Supply Chains 2024 - 2025
The global supply chain for electronic components has faced significant challenges in recent years. From COVID-19 disruptions to surging demand and geopolitical tensions, the combined pressures resulted in long lead times for components and a scarcity of critical raw materials, including advanced materials and rare earth elements. This year saw geopolitical trade tensions between the U.S. and China further strain supply chains, disrupting product
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Advanced Materials in the Electronics Supply Chain
The electronics industry is accustomed to rapid change and innovation. Disruption is the industry’s middle name. Over the past few years, we have seen a series of trends – from AI-driven automation to reshoring efforts – reshaping the industry’s supply chains. However, as we look ahead, one trend deserves more attention than it’s been getting: the role of advanced materials in electronics supply chains. While discussions about supply chain
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Vendor Lock-In and PLM Solutions: The OEM and EMS Perspective
In the vast expanse of the business ecosystem, one of the recurring fears among companies, regardless of their niche, is vendor lock-in. This concern is palpable when it comes to product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions. Let's wade into this topic, exploring the different reasons why original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies approach PLM with varied hesitations and expectations. What Is
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The Impact of AI on Electronics Manufacturing
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a source of disruption for many industries, and electronics manufacturing is no exception. From facilitating faster product development to improving quality and fortifying supply chains, AI is revolutionizing how electronic manufacturers design, prototype, source, and build their products. For electronics engineers and manufacturing professionals, understanding these AI-driven changes is essential for staying
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How Chip Counterfeits Are Getting More Sophisticated
Despite the quality assurance and rigor of semiconductor standards, the industry is still prone to counterfeiting, which can only have detrimental effects the longer it continues. There are various elements that should provoke electronics buyers and manufacturers to dig deeper into the procurement process to uncover any potential blemishes in products they wish to purchase. With shortages afoot in some areas of the PCB market and abundances in
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What Will It Take For Japan to Dominate Chip Production Again?
These days the conversation surrounds three major companies: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), Samsung, and SK Hynix—the main providers of early-stage chips. However, as the industry evolved over time, many organizations had roles to play in the successful growth of semiconductor innovation and production. Japan was home to six of the top 10 semiconductor manufacturing companies in the world back in 1988—a time when the Asian island
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Chemical Processes Could Make Semiconductor Manufacturing More Sustainable
Although essential to modern life, semiconductor manufacturing is energy- and resource-intensive, demanding higher consumption of electricity, water, chemicals, and process gases, all of which contribute to greater energy use and environmental impact—an unfortunate reality that is further compounded by the increased complexity of advanced chip manufacturing and increased demand. "If the current growth path were to continue unchecked, carbon
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