Electronics Sourcing 
DigiKey, the global distribution leader of electronic components and automation products, added nearly 31,000 new stocking products available for fast shipment in Q1 2026. In total, over 387,000 new products were added to the DigiKey system, along with 97 new suppliers across its core business, Marketplace and Fulfilled by DigiKey programs. DigiKey added more than 387,000 new … Read more
Kyocera Corporation announced that it is commercializing a new multilayer ceramic core substrate for advanced semiconductor packages, such as xPUs1 and switch ASICs, which are rapidly scaling in complexity as AI data center architectures evolve. The new product will be unveiled at ECTC 2026, an international conference on semiconductor packaging technologies, in Orlando, Florida, USA, May … Read more
NewPower Worldwide today announced it was recognized by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) at the HPE Operations Partner Summit 2026, receiving the Spares Supply Chain Partner of the Year Award for outstanding performance as a global supply chain partner. The award recognizes partners who deliver exceptional operational execution, responsiveness, and reliability in support of HPE’s global supply chain … Read more
Everyone wants more from their designs; smaller footprints, faster performance and more capability packed into every device. As expectations rise and development timelines tighten, engineers are increasingly relying on development kits (dev kits) to move efficiently through early design and evaluation. Recognizing how dev kits fit alongside traditional component sourcing is key to supporting accelerating design decisions and keeping development timelines on track. Once considered as optional prototyping tools, dev … Read more
Mapping the 2026 semiconductor supply chain Semiconductors underpin nearly every modern product, from phones and cars to industrial automation and home appliances. But in 2026, global reliance on chips is colliding with rising geopolitical tension, trade barriers and manufacturing complexity, reshaping how companies think about supply chain risk. When production capacities fluctuate due to technology trends, economic circumstances and geopolitical environments, and as semiconductor manufacturers compete for production capacity, it all amounts to changes … Read more
How embedded systems are evolving to deliver more for less Embedded processors and modules are tiny devices capable of controlling large, rugged industrial systems. Technology once only found in PCs or servers now fits into compact devices that can be used everywhere. Manufacturers have access to advanced graphics, AI acceleration and fast communication, to drive smart cameras, robots and even medical instruments. Embedded systems rely on these processors, but also on storage technology, such as memory cards … Read more
Combating counterfeits in the time of shortages Shortages are on the rise across the electronics industry. The past five years have seen a half-dozen major shortages caused by a wide range of unpredictable factors, from shifting production priorities to seemingly random geopolitical turns, that are not showing any signs of slowing. Artificial intelligence continues to maintain its exponential upward trajectory and, as such, the commodities that support … Read more
METCASE’s new enclosure accessories brochure features its expanded range of options including metal tilt/swivel bail arms, a wide range of molded enclosure feet, PCB mounting parts, 19″ front panels, rack shelves and rack hardware. These universal accessories fit METCASE models and other manufacturers’ enclosures, as well as bespoke OEM equipment housings. Applications include networking, communications, … Read more
