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Growing high-reliability connector and component portfolio

Waldom Electronics has added AirBorn to its manufacturer portfolio. AirBorn, a Molex company, manufactures high-reliability electronic connectors and components serving aerospace, defense, medical and other mission-critical markets.     This expansion marks a milestone in the long-standing collaboration between Waldom and Molex, further strengthening their shared mission to enhance global supply chain efficiency and distributor access to high-quality interconnect solutions.    Waldom’s first AirBorn inventory includes over 150 SKUs, … Read more

What’s Ahead for 2026: Insights from DigiKey Procurement Experts

Sourcing professionals today expect more than just availability; they want predictability, transparency and speed. DigiKey’s procurement operations team is tasked with meeting similar goals. Below, company procurement experts Krista Alby, director of procurement operations, and Kyle Nelson, senior manager of demand planning, share their outlooks and best practices as we move into the new year.      DigiKey’s focus for 2026  Like sourcing professionals across different business sectors, DigiKey’s internal procurement team also prioritizes efficiency … Read more

State of the U.S. semiconductor industry

In this report, the Semiconductor Industry Association examines the state of the U.S. semiconductor industry in 2025, highlighting progress, challenges and the stakes    Semiconductors are a marvel of modern technology and the foundation of our digital world. The chips powering modern smartphones contain more than 15 billion transistors, each smaller than a virus and capable of switching on … Read more

Why Are More Electronics Companies Starting to See ROI in ESG?

Across the electronics industry, sustainability has shifted from an emerging topic to an operational priority. More companies are establishing ESG roles, expanding emissions tracking, and preparing for rising regulatory expectations such as CSRD. Yet one question continues to surface across the components ecosystem: “Where is the ROI?” Based on wider market trends and cross-industry data, … Read more

Edge emitting lasers ready to ship

Mouser Electronics is now shipping Osram’s new PLPM7 Vegalas power multi-die edge-emitting laser. It is designed to deliver industry-leading blue laser efficiency for high-brightness entertainment, industrial, special projection and lighting applications.    The device delivers 455nm blue laser performance with a 42 W optical output and 45 per cent wall-plug efficiency, while simplifying thermal management and system cost through a robust, easy-to-mount multi-die design.     The laser features multimode EEL … Read more

Industry-first power supply configuration tool

 DigiKey has introduced what it describes as an industry-first power supply configuration tool designed to simplify the process of designing power supply solutions. Engineers, designers and system integrators can save time and expedite the design process by using the tool.    The tool enables quick selection of key attributes such as outputs, voltage, current and more to generate a tailored power supply solution that meets users’ desired requirements. Once configured, the supply is … Read more

Understanding fuses and holders ensures safer, more reliable electronic systems

Memory Protection Devices’ CEO, Daniel B Lynch Sr, takes readers on a journey of understanding fuses and holders and how to compare and source them effectively In every electrical and electronic system, fuses serve as the frontline defense against overcurrent and potential damage. These small yet critical components protect circuits from excessive current flow that … Read more

Kyocera develops meta-lens enabling wavelength-controlled focusing

Kyocera Corporation has developed a new meta-lens that uses metasurface-based optical control technology to precisely manipulate focal positions depending on the wavelength of light. Applying this technology, Kyocera has created a prototype wearable aerial display (an advancement on its earlier aerial display technology) that achieves both a highly compact optical system and the ability to … Read more