Cobalt Sourcing Sees 187% YoY Boost Thanks to Domestic Recyclers
In this Thomas Index Report, we see how creative recycling efforts are bolstering the supply chain of key bottleneck metals.
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Solar Recycling Opportunities Bring 466% YoY Boost to Commercial and Industrial Solar System Sourcing
In this Thomas Index Report, we explore how businesses have found a single solution to address both trends: solar recycling services.
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Prototyping Up 719% MoM as 3D Printing Supercharges Product Development
Let’s explore how the industry capitalizes on these new processes when prototyping.
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As Automakers Employ Regenerative Braking, AC Motor Sourcing Is Up 1,275% MoM
Electric vehicle demand is quickly gaining speed as we enter the second quarter of 2023. In this Thomas Index Report, we explore some of the most exciting changes to car design impacting EV adoption and sourcing trends on Thomasnet.com®.
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As the Military, Various Sectors Embrace Autonomous Helicopters, Sourcing for Aerospace Contract Manufacturing Is Up 107% YoY
The helicopter is an essential piece of equipment for many industries, and in this Thomas Index Report, we’re exploring how helicopter innovations are expanding opportunities for aerospace manufacturing.
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Sourcing for Sensors Used to Detect Soil Health, Contaminated Water Is Up 134% YoY
In this week’s Thomas Index Report, we explore how the creative deployment of sensor technology has created new opportunities for industry and impacted sourcing trends on Thomasnet.com®.
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Amid Consumer Focus on Sustainability, Food Packaging Sourcing Is Up 240% YoY
The food and packaging industries are tied at the hip, and recent trends are strengthening this bond. In this week’s Thomas Index Report, we explore how trends in food packaging have accelerated both industries and how it has affected sourcing trends on Thomasnet.com.
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Semiconductor Equipment, Supplies Sourcing Up 400% Over Last Year's Quarterly Average
Semiconductors are essential for the rollout of robotics, automation, and other modern technologies. In this Thomas Index Report, we will explore recent trends in semiconductor design and how they impact innovation and sourcing on Thomasnet.com®.
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Robotic Welding Sourcing Is Up 244% YoY with Tele-manufacturing Boosting Remote Work
Innovations in manufacturing are key to realizing future ambitions. Industrial robotics is one such upgrade, and in this Thomas Index Report, we show how the creative deployment of robotics is changing manufacturing jobs.
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Powering Industry Innovation, Copper Sourcing Is Up 501% YoY
In previous Thomas Index Reports, we discussed critical minerals and their roles in the electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain. Today, let’s spotlight one omnipresent mineral that is a vital aspect of global industry: copper alloy.
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