By 2025, it is estimated that a quarter of all cars worldwide will be electrically powered. Manufacturers are currently responding to increasing demands for next-gen technologies, including autonomous and connected vehicles, as well as developing completely new data-generated business models.

Electronica will bring the global electronics industry together in Munich for the World’s largest trade fair dedicated to all aspects of electronics technology. electronica 2018 will offer visitors the chance to see all the major players from key electronics industry sectors including semiconductors, power, interconnection, embedded and test and measurement as well as the chance to learn more about developments that are considered...

The secret ingredients for producing sleek vehicles for years have been common knowledge to only car manufacturers. But now, the wizards from Silicon Valley are eclipsing powerful engines and sleek bodywork with invisible algorithms. Until recently, self-driving cars were no more than pie in the sky. But suddenly, everyone is in a rush. Even legislators, who are generally not known for acting quickly.

  Steve Rogerson found that this year’s electronica saw IoT hype give way to reality.

In keeping with the motto of this year’s electronica - ‘Talent meets Industry’ – the Cosima Award was presented on the student day of the fair, Friday 11th November. The competition for college students in the field of microsystem technology honours applications that improve or simplify interaction between man and technology in various aspects of life.

Last week’s electronica exhibition in Munich saw a total of 2,913 companies from more than 50 countries present their solutions. The event saw approximately 73,000 visitors in attendance over the four days and, according to Falk Senger, Managing Director at Messe München: “This year's electronica did an impressive job of demonstrating how the various aspects of our lives will network with one another in the future and redefine ou...

Some of the programme highlights from the upcoming Embedded Platforms Conference at electronica 2016 include expert technical presentations on NAND Flash reliability, core independent MCU peripherals and speedy development of embedded software. Sally Ward-Foxton investigates.

Automotive security will be a leading topic for the Cyber Security Forum at electronica 2016. Applications will be addressed in the context of securing communication over telematics systems. Connected cars are potentially more vulnerable to attack. Car networks need to be brought up-to-date using a Secure Network Platform, fortifying the car’s connected environment with an inclusive component shell. Speakers from leading semiconductor compa...

  Innovation and quality are the most important cornerstones of electronics. Finding new people who are curious and interested, display a pioneering spirit and can help companies in the industry to move forward is essential.

Electronics is a key technology for medicine—from diagnosis to treatment. Increasing digitalisation of all aspects of life and the patients' wish for more autonomy are driving this development forward more quickly. At electronica, which takes place at the Messe München trade-fair center from November 8 to 11, several exhibitors will present the latest technologies and products for medical electronics.

In the future, mobility will be shaped by developments in automotive electronics - smart lighting, autonomous driving and connected vehicles (to name just a few buzzwords) are closely related to electronic components and software developed around the world now and in the future. electronica, to be held in Munich from 8th-11th November 2016, will shed light on the latest developments. Experts will also discuss the industry's latest challenges and ...

At electronica 2016 in Munich, Germany, Texas Instruments will showcase innovation focused on the future of industrial automation and automotive technologies. Take a closer look at sensor communications with wired technologies like IO-Link and wireless technologies such as BLE and explore how TI’s Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology significantly increases the efficiency in variable speed motor drives.

“Connected Worlds—Safe and Secure” is the motto of an exhibition sector at electronica, the International Trade Fair for Electronic Components, Systems and Applications, that revolves around the latest operating systems and networking technology in the electronics applications sector.

From November 8th–11th, 2016, the electronica Fast Forward start-up platform offers founders extensive start-up assistance. Thanks to this event, the World’s Leading Trade Fair for Electronic Components, Systems and Applications has its finger on the pulse of the times. During the first few weeks, several founders and aspiring entrepreneurs have registered to present their innovative ideas at electronica.

From autonomous driving and networked industrial processes, to fitness armbands that monitor our health - now more than ever, electronics is a permanent part of our lives. From 8th-11th November, once again exhibitors will show the world a glimpse of what the future has in store for us at electronica 2016.

Introduce ideas to industry representatives and find supporters: That is what new companies and potential founders can do at the electronica Fast Forward Start-up Award, which the International Trade Fair for Electronic Components, Systems and Applications is presenting. The prize: An exhibition stand at the electronica Start-up Platform in Munich from November 8 to 11th and a campaign that will bring the winner a step closer to the dream of havi...

electronica, fast becoming known as Planet e, will again bring the global electronics industry together in Munich for the World’s largest trade fair dedicated to all aspects of electronics technology. Key topics will include automotive, embedded solutions, LED lighting, IoT, Cyber Security and wearables.

electronica India 2015 and productronica India 2015, the leading trade fairs for electronic components and manufacturing, will take place from 9th to 11th September 2015. The events are appreciated by the stakeholders as it takes a 360° view of the electronics industry as a whole, all under one roof. Two months before the trade fairs will open their gates, the exhibition space of electronica India is sold out and over 80% for productronica In...

The leading events for the electronics and electronics production industries in Asia, electronica and productronica China 2015 will run concurrently from 17th to 19th March 2015, in halls E3 - E5, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Together, the tradeshows will cover 57,500 square metres of exhibition space, in which over 900 exhibitors and 56,000 visitors will discuss the latest products and technologies in the electronics indus...

Electronics will continue to have a big influence on our lives. Trend-Researcher Sven Gabor Janszky gives his impression of this multifaceted tomorrow.