Component Sense Blog

In January, our Semiconductor Industry Trends Report 2026 set out five themes we expected to shape the industry this year: AI as the primary growth driver, advanced packaging as an emerging constraint, uneven mature-node supply, inventory as a strategic priority, and sustainability and regional manufacturing shaping investment decisions.

The electronics industry has navigated big regulatory changes in recent years. The EU Cyber Resilience Act is the next one to get ahead of.

In an era of rapid technological innovation, the global manufacturing sector is under mounting pressure to prioritise environmental sustainability. At the forefront of this shift is the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive.