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Taiwan, US sign $250Bn trade deal. What does it involve?
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Taiwan, US sign $250Bn trade deal. What does it involve?

Taiwan and the US have entered into a strategic partnership that will bring more production and innovation capacity into the United States. The agreement can be broken down into three parts: Direct investments: Taiwanese semiconductor and technology enterprises will make new, direct investments totalling at least $250 billion to build and expand advanced semiconductor, energy,

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Mouser named Bourns e-Commerce Distributor of the Year
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Mouser named Bourns e-Commerce Distributor of the Year

Mouser Electronics has been named the e-Commerce Distributor of the Year by Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components. Bourns awarded Mouser due to strong sales growth and rise in market share in North America. It is the eighth time for Mouser to receive this award. In addition to the top e-Commerce award, Bourns

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New US tariff threat adds fresh risk to fragile supply chains
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New US tariff adds fresh risk to fragile supply chains

President Donald Trump has announced a 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries, starting 1st February 2026. The targeted countries are Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Finland, the Netherland, and the UK. The tariff will target all goods from these nations entering the US market. This new tariff is linked to Trump’s demand that

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The AI packaging system for smarter workflows

It’s a tale as old as boxes. You order a part. The part arrives in a box big enough to house a small family, and your order sits, lonely, rattling around somewhere in its depths. It is, quite literally, a waste of space. Could a proof of concept using NVIDIA’s Jetson Nano Orin compute execute

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Mouser added 40,000+ new parts in 2025
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Mouser added 40,000+ new parts in 2025

As an authorised distributor, Mouser Electronics is focused on the rapid introduction of new products and technologies, providing customers with an edge and helping to speed up time to market. Over 1,200 semiconductor and electronic component manufacturer brands count on Mouser to help them introduce their products into the global marketplace. Mouser’s customers can expect

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Synopsys sells processer IP business to GlobalFoundries
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Synopsys sells processer IP business to GlobalFoundries

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  • 17 January 2026
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Synopsys, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its Processor IP Solutions business to GlobalFoundries. Synopsys’ extensive investment in IP quality, comprehensive technical support, and robust IP development methodology enables designers to reduce integration risk and accelerate time-to-market. This transaction enhances the focus of Synopsys’ IP business on strengthening its leadership

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Access free samples via Anglia’s NPI Express newsletter
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Access free samples via Anglia’s NPI Express newsletter

Anglia Components, in conjunction with its supplier franchise base, offers design engineers a fast and and comprehensive NPI programme. Anglia aims to get NPI’s onto its Anglia Live e-commerce platform within 48 hours of release by the manufacturer, and to have samples available free of charge, enabling customers to differentiate their next projects by integrating

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Micron to break ground on $100Bn New York megafab
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Micron to break ground on $100Bn New York megafab

Micron Technology announced that on 16th January 2026, it will officially break ground on its megafab in Onondaga County, New York. Following rigorous environmental review and necessary permit approvals, Micron is now positioned to begin ground preparation and construction at the site. Marking the largest private investment in New York state history, the project will

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Farnell, Fulham announce global distribution partnership
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Farnell, Fulham announce global distribution partnership

Farnell has announced a new global distribution partnership with Fulham, expanding access to advanced LED drivers, emergency lighting, and intelligent control solutions for customers across EMEA. The agreement strengthens Farnell’s lighting portfolio in the region, supporting engineers and buyers across commercial, industrial, and architectural lighting applications. Fulham brings more than 30 years of expertise in

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How the chip shortage is affecting Honda
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How the chip shortage is affecting Honda

Honda Motor has confirmed it will be halting production at three of its China car plants by a further two weeks due to ongoing supply constraints. The factories, operated with Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), were planned to restart on 5th January but will now resume on 19th January, according to Honda. The company said the

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