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- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9120, Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Member
Avnet, Inc.
Smart Building & Home Automation Company in Phoenix
About Avnet, Inc.
Founded in 1921, Avnet has evolved into a global technology leader supporting engineers, OEMs, startups, and enterprise manufacturers throughout the complete product lifecycle. Headquartered in the Phoenix metropolitan area for decades, the company specializes in semiconductor distribution, embedded computing, IoT hardware, AI solutions, edge computing, wireless connectivity, and engineering services.
Unlike a traditional electronics distributor, Avnet provides design support, hardware engineering, software development, cloud connectivity, supply chain management, manufacturing services, and product lifecycle solutions. Through its global ecosystem of semiconductor manufacturers and technology partners, Avnet helps accelerate the development of connected products used in Industrial IoT, healthcare, aerospace, automotive, robotics, telecommunications, smart cities, and consumer electronics. The company also operates Avnet Embedded, offering complete embedded computing platforms for industrial automation and IoT deployments.
Avnet, Inc. Overview
Primary Industry
- Embedded Systems, Industrial IoT (IIoT), IoT Hardware, Edge Computing, Semiconductor Distribution, AI Hardware, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Computing, Smart Manufacturing, Wireless Connectivity
Founded in
- 1921
Headquarters
- Phoenix, Arizona
Employees
- 10,000+ Employees Worldwide
Business Type
- Public Company (NASDAQ: AVT)
Services
- Electronic Component Distribution
- Embedded Systems Design
- IoT Product Development
- Engineering Design Services
- Semiconductor Supply Chain Management
- PCB Design Support
- Edge Computing Solutions
- AI Hardware Integration
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Manufacturing Services
- Cloud Connectivity
- Technical Consulting
Industries Served
Industrial Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defense, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Automotive, Robotics, Telecommunications, Data Centers, Smart Cities, Consumer Electronics, Renewable Energy
Smart Building & IoT Solutions
Industrial IoT Development, Embedded Computing, AI at the Edge, Connected Devices, Smart Manufacturing, Product Prototyping, Semiconductor Supply Chain, Edge AI Deployment, Electronics Engineering, Digital Transformation
IoT Technologies & Communication Protocols
Industrial IoT, Embedded Systems, Edge Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, ARM Architecture, x86 Computing, Wireless IoT, 5G, Cellular IoT, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN, Industrial Ethernet, FPGA, Cloud Computing
Products Supported
Avnet Embedded, Tria Embedded Computers, Xilinx (AMD) FPGA Solutions, NXP Solutions, NVIDIA Edge AI Platforms, AMD Embedded Solutions, Intel Embedded Systems, Microchip Technologies, Renesas Platforms, STMicroelectronics Solutions, Raspberry Pi Industrial Solutions, IoT Development Kits
Building Types
Manufacturing Facilities, Smart Factories, Industrial Plants, Data Centers, Healthcare Facilities, Aerospace Facilities, Automotive Manufacturing Plants, Research Laboratories, Universities
Service Areas
- Phoenix
- Arizona
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Global
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FAQ's of Avnet, Inc.
Avnet specializes in embedded systems, semiconductor technologies, Industrial IoT, AI hardware, electronics engineering, and supply chain solutions that help companies design, manufacture, and deploy connected products.
Avnet provides engineers and manufacturers with embedded computing platforms, IoT development kits, semiconductor components, wireless connectivity technologies, cloud integration, and engineering services to accelerate Industrial IoT innovation.
Avnet supports manufacturers and technology companies across industrial automation, healthcare, aerospace, defense, automotive, telecommunications, robotics, renewable energy, consumer electronics, and smart city infrastructure.
Avnet offers embedded computers, AI edge platforms, FPGA solutions, IoT development kits, semiconductor technologies, wireless communication modules, industrial computing platforms, and engineering design services through partnerships with leading technology manufacturers.
Headquartered in the Phoenix metropolitan area for decades, Avnet has become one of the world's leading technology solutions providers. Its expertise in embedded systems, semiconductor technologies, AI hardware, Industrial IoT, and engineering support enables thousands of connected products used across manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, aerospace, and smart infrastructure worldwide. In 2025, Avnet announced the purchase of a new headquarters building in Tempe as part of its continued investment in Arizona's technology ecosystem.
Last reviewed: July 2026