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The Technology Addicts

Join "The Technology Addicts" podcast by Avnet Abacus, a leading European distributor of cutting-edge tech products. Explore the exciting world of interconnect, passive, electromechanical, power supply, energy storage, wireless & sensor products and solutions with our inspiring interview guests.

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3:27

Why the future of charging may not involve plugging in

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2025/07/01

Is the cable becoming obsolete? From robotic arms and wireless pads to battery swapping and charging while driving, this episode explores innovative alternatives that could make EV charging faster, easier, and fully automated – especially in a world of autonomous mobility and accessibility-driven design. Discover more game-changing solutions and real-world pilots in the EV Charging Special Edition of Focus Magazine. Download your free copy here: https://my.avnet.com/abacus/resources/focus-ma...

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3:36

What’s inside next-gen charging cables

The Technology Addicts ·

2025/06/26

High-power DC charging generates enormous heat – and that’s putting new demands on the design of cables and plugs. This episode looks at the latest innovations in thermal management, from liquid and phase change cooling to sensor-equipped smart plugs, and explains how these technologies ensure safety, comfort and performance in ultra-fast charging systems. Explore more technical insights and forward-looking charging solutions in the EV Charging Special Edition of Focus Magazine. Download you...

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5:54

Why battery buffers are key to fast charging anywhere

The Technology Addicts ·

2025/06/24

Fast, convenient charging is essential for the future of electromobility – especially on long-distance routes. This episode explores how high-power charging stations, battery buffer systems, and advances in materials like silicon carbide are making EV charging faster, more efficient, and more accessible, even in areas with limited grid connection. For more technologies, grid solutions and charging innovations, explore the EV Charging Special Edition of Focus Magazine. Download your free copy...

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3:37

What enables smart charging communication?

The Technology Addicts ·

2025/06/20

Reliable communication between electric vehicles, charging stations and the grid is essential for intelligent energy services. This episode dives into high- and low-level protocols, backend integration, and the key international standards – from ISO 15118 to OCPP – that make modern EV infrastructure work. For more on communication architecture and interoperability in EV systems, explore the EV Charging Special Edition of Focus Magazine. Download your free copy here: https://my.avnet.com/abac...

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3:23

Why modern inverters are key to fast, flexible EV...

The Technology Addicts ·

2025/06/17

Inverters are the heart of every charging system – and key to faster, smarter, and more efficient electric vehicle charging. This episode explores how innovations like silicon carbide semiconductors, solid-state transformers, and combined solar/EV inverters are streamlining system design, increasing performance, and reducing costs. For more in-depth trends and technological insights, download the EV Charging Special Edition of Focus Magazine. Get your free copy here: https://my.avnet.com/aba...

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3:30

How secure is EV infrastructure?

The Technology Addicts ·

2025/06/15

The growing connectivity of electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure opens new opportunities – and new vulnerabilities. This episode explores the rising threat of cyber-attacks on charging stations, the need for holistic system security, and why trust in digital infrastructure is essential for the success of e-mobility. For more expert analysis and practical insights, download the EV Charging Special Edition of Focus Magazine. Get your free copy here: https://my.avnet.com/abacus/r...

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5:27

What’s needed for everyday EV adoption

The Technology Addicts ·

2025/06/11

For electromobility to become a true mainstream solution, charging needs to be simple, accessible, and built around the user. In this episode, we explore how better apps, open roaming, Plug & Charge, and secure payment systems can remove friction – and turn EVs into the most convenient mobility option for everyone. For more insights and technologies behind the shift, read the EV Charging Special Edition of Focus Magazine. Download your free copy here: https://my.avnet.com/abacus/resources...

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5:41

Why parked EVs are key to future energy systems

The Technology Addicts ·

2025/06/05

Electric vehicles can now feed power back into the grid – and that’s just the beginning. This episode looks at the rise of bidirectional charging, controllable infrastructure, and V2G systems that turn EVs into decentralised energy storage. It’s a look at how smart charging solutions are revolutionising the connection between mobility and energy. For deeper insights, real-world examples, and technology forecasts, download the full EV Charging Special Edition of Focus Magazine. Get your free c...

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3:30

Why 65 million chargers are needed by 2035

The Technology Addicts ·

2025/06/03

Electric vehicles are going mainstream, with global consumer interest hitting a historic high. This episode examines the numbers behind the tipping point, the need for 65 million charging stations by 2035, and the technologies ensuring charging is as easy and reliable as fuelling. For more insights, projections, and infrastructure strategies, explore the full EV Charging Special Edition of Focus Magazine. Download your free copy here: https://my.avnet.com/abacus/resources/focus-magazine/

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3:41

How smart charging connects energy and mobility

The Technology Addicts ·

2025/05/31

Charging stations are evolving into intelligent energy hubs. This episode explores how integrated energy management, home systems, and bidirectional charging are linking the mobility and energy revolutions – and what it means for infrastructure, renewables, and the electricity grid. For more expert insights, forecasts, and technologies shaping the EV future, explore the full EV Charging Special Edition of Focus Magazine. Download your free copy here: https://my.avnet.com/abacus/resources/focu...

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3:19

Can Europe meet its 2035 EV goals with current...

The Technology Addicts ·

2025/05/23

Electromobility is accelerating across Europe, creating urgent demand for scalable EV Charging infrastructure. This episode explores the rapid growth of the charging market, smart energy management, and the key technologies enabling it. For more data, insights, and innovations, explore the full EV Charging Special Edition of Focus Magazine. Download your free copy here: https://my.avnet.com/abacus/resources/focus-magazine/

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19:33

How Smart Agriculture is Making Farming Smarter,...

The Technology Addicts ·

2025/03/21

Farming is undergoing a quiet revolution – one powered by IoT, AI, and embedded technologies. In this episode of The Technology Addicts, we dive into the world of Smart Agriculture with Bevan Braude, Manager Vertical Markets at TRIA, formerly Avnet Embedded. From livestock trackers to autonomous tractors, connected solutions are reshaping modern farming, making it more efficient, sustainable, and data-driven. But what does it take to develop robust agricultural IoT solutions? What challenges ...

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20:58

Discover the importance of Interconnect Solutions in IoT

The Technology Addicts ·

2024/07/03

Some IoT devices integrate seamlessly onto a single printed circuit board, tightly soldered, and compactly encased. But these are the exception. Unscrew the casing of just about any high-value IoT device and you’ll see a more complex picture, enabled by a vital but often overlooked component type: connectors. To discuss the importance of selecting the right interconnect solutions for IoT device manufacturing, performance, and longevity, we invited two guests:Ryan Smart, VP of Product at Harwi...

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28:14

Uncover the hidden heroes in the IoT revolution

The Technology Addicts ·

2024/06/13

Within IoT devices, it’s often the microprocessors, RF modules, the connectivity protocols that enable their front-line functionality that get most attention. But there's just so much more to the story! Behind every successful IoT application, countless additional components need to interact perfectly without missing a beat to deliver users flawless performance.In today’s conversation, we’re going to explore some of the IoT revolution’s hidden heroes – crucial, yet often overlooked components...

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16:48

Why power design is crucial for your application

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2024/04/30

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26:09

What you should know about Flexible Electronics

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2024/04/17

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Is there more to sustainable transportation than...

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2024/02/28

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20:23

The future of Mobility – Interview with Kirstin...

The Technology Addicts ·

2024/01/29

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22:56

Smart Energy (2/2): Building a future-proof power...

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2024/01/15

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18:02

Smart Energy (1/2): Reaching highest energy efficiency

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2023/12/18

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