Sustainable Futures, sponsored by Harwin and Analog Devices, highlights the components and technologies behind efficient electrical systems, smart infrastructure, and reliable performance in demanding environments. From high-performance signal processing and energy management to resilient interconnects and advanced materials, these solutions enable engineers to design more efficient, scalable, and resilient systems. The series also explores how these technologies support real-time decision-making, improve system reliability, and help bring sustainable innovations from concept to implementation.
"In the second season of Sustainable Futures, we examine how advanced electronics are driving cleaner energy, smarter infrastructure, and significant real-world impact," said Ken Paxton, director of advanced semiconductors for DigiKey. "The DigiKey team is inspired by the work our partner organizations are doing to shape the technologies that will help build a sustainable future for everyone.".
Episode 1: "Intelligence Driving Efficiency" – This episode examines how renewable energy generation, smart grid infrastructure, and edge intelligence work together to create more efficient, resilient, and adaptive energy systems. Analog Devices' technology enables innovation at every stage, providing system-level intelligence for real-time measurement, control, and optimization.
Episode 2: "Building the Backbone of Electrification" – This episode examines how electric vehicle charging infrastructure and material innovations contribute to sustainable transportation and energy systems. Harwin highlights how highly reliable interconnects and environmentally friendly materials enable safe, durable, and efficient solutions that can be deployed at scale.
Episode 3: "Shaping What Comes Next" – The final episode looks to the future of sustainable electronics, where AI, advanced materials, and sustainable manufacturing converge. It connects hardware, intelligence, and collaboration in a unified vision of how the industry can scale sustainable innovation over the next decade.
“Sustainability is a journey, and as expectations evolve, companies are increasingly expected to reflect the values of their customers and partners,” said Ryan Smart, vice president of product at Harwin. “Harwin is proud to offer cutting-edge interconnect technology that supports more efficient, reliable, and sustainable solutions across a wide range of applications.”
“Modernizing the power grid is one of the most demanding engineering challenges of our time, requiring advancements in energy conversion, real-time sensing, and system-level intelligence,” said David Andeen, senior director of business development and marketing for Analog Devices. “Analog Devices is proud to contribute to this transformation through our high-power solutions.”
