As Industry Embraces Robotics, Sourcing for Sensors Rises 200%+ YoY
In previous Thomas Index Reports, we illustrated the importance of robotics in automotive manufacturing. This week, let’s see how robotics is expanding beyond car assembly lines.
Read More »As Medical Devices Become More Complicated, Sourcing for Medical Machining Is Up 1,797% YoY
Patients rely on the medical industry to have reliable supplies, and the COVID-19 pandemic revealed new opportunities to reinforce our domestic medical supply chain.
Read More »Amid Desire for Easy Access to EV Charging Stations, Sourcing for Power Transformers, Batteries Is Up
The Tesla Supercharger Network currently holds the top spot for EV fast charging station infrastructure in the world, with over 2,500 locations across the United States alone.
Read More »EVs to Grow to 45% of the Car Market by 2035, Driving Demand for Cobalt, Graphite, Lithium
As EV manufacturing grows in the coming decade, demand for these chemicals will continue to drive both procurement solutions and innovation in the energy storage industry.
Read More »PCBs, Automation Equipment, and Robot Sourcing Demand Surges on Thomasnet.com®
When it comes to innovation, the automotive industry is often at the forefront.
Read More »Mining Machinery Sourcing Is Up 191% YoY as Drones, Automation Enter the Industry
As drone technology continues to leapfrog, so is the mining industry. In recent years, mining companies have invested in new drone technology and automation systems to boost productivity, optimize maintenance, and improve safety.
Read More »Companies Committed Over $700 Million to EV Charging in 2022, Boosting Sourcing for Stations 132% YoY
EVs made up less than a quarter of a percent of total U.S. car sales ten years ago, but recent investments put the country on track to embrace an electric mobility future.
Read More »Demand for Lighter EVs Leads to Innovation in Adhesives, with Sourcing Up 40% MoM
Adhesives are the hidden hero of many innovative designs, from electric vehicles to medical wearables.
Read More »From Smart Christmas Lights to Electronics, These Are the Holiday Sourcing Trends We’re Seeing on Thomasnet.com®
Dashing through the snow and passing twinkling lights, toys packed under trees, oh-so-very-tight. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen demand for holiday decorations soar on Thomasnet.com® as industrial buyers prepare for the upcoming holiday season.
Read More »Amid Demand for Greater Food Traceability, Food Product Sourcing Is Up 134% YoY
With a greater focus on improving food safety and offering sustainable material alternatives, food labels are also going through a transformation.
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