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Edge computing online resource hub for engineers
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Edge computing online resource hub for engineers

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  • 11 February 2026
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Mouser Electronics is providing engineers with the latest information in its Edge computing resource centre. Reshaping how digital intelligence interacts with the physical world, Edge computing moves computation closer to where data is created and away from Cloud-first architectures. Driven by the need for low latency and reliable operation during connectivity disruptions, processing data locally

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Siemens acquires Canopus AI
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Siemens acquires Canopus AI

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  • 10 February 2026
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Siemens announced the acquisition of Canopus AI, an innovator in computational and AI-driven metrology solutions, enabling semiconductor manufacturers to achieve new levels of precision and efficiency in wafer and mask inspection processes. This acquisition strengthens Siemens’ position in the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem and expands its semiconductor design and manufacturing digital thread by integrating additional cutting-edge

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DigiKey adds more than 108,000 new stocking parts
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DigiKey adds 108,000+ new stocking parts

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  • 9 February 2026
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DigiKey increased its in-stock products available for same-day shipment by adding more than 108,000 new products in 2025. In total, over 1.6 million new products were added to the DigiKey system, along with 364 new suppliers across its core business, Marketplace and Fulfilled by DigiKey programmes. “Our unrivalled breadth and depth of readily available products

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Lead times are extending as market picks up
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Lead times are extending as market picks up

Anglia Components is advising customers that – as predicted in Q4 2025 – the market upturn is in full swing. “We’re seeing a higher level of enquiries and sales are picking up, both in the UK and across the EU,” says David Pearson, Anglia’s Technical Director. “However, whilst we are happy to see the market

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Mouser explores the challenges of powering AI
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Mouser explores the challenges of powering AI

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  • 7 February 2026
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Mouser Electronics announces a new interactive e-book in collaboration with Renesas Electronics that explores how data centres are evolving to meet the power demands of artificial intelligence (AI). The requirements of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) are pushing data centre power consumption ever higher. The cost of running a data centre was already heavily driven by

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Arrow advances on all fronts in Q4
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Arrow advances on all fronts in Q4

Arrow Electronics Q4 2025 revenues surged 20% year-over-year to $8.7 billion. In the full year, revenues rose 10% to $30.8 billion. “Arrow delivered a strong fourth quarter, reflecting disciplined execution across the business and continued progress against our strategic priorities,” said Bill Austen, Arrow’s interim president and chief executive officer. “We saw meaningful momentum across

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Infineon acquires sensor portfolio from ams OSRAM
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Infineon acquires sensor portfolio from ams OSRAM

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  • 6 February 2026
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Infineon Technologies is expanding its sensor business with the acquisition of the non-optical analog/mixed-signal sensor portfolio from ams OSRAM Group. The two companies have entered into an agreement for a purchase price of €570 million on a debt-free and cash-free basis. With the planned investment, Infineon will strengthen its position as a leader in sensors

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SiTime to acquire Renesas’ timing business
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SiTime to acquire Renesas’ timing business

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  • 5 February 2026
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SiTime and Renesas’ consolidated subsidiary, Renesas Electronics America Inc., have signed a definitive agreement whereby SiTime will acquire certain assets related to Renesas’ timing business. The acquisition accelerates SiTime’s path to $1 billion of revenue as the premier pure-play precision timing company with an industry-leading portfolio to fully meet customers’ needs for high-performance timing products.

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Farnell announces season two of ‘Top Tech Voices’ podcast
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Farnell announces season two of ‘Top Tech Voices’ podcast

Farnell has announced the return of its award-winning podcast series, ‘Top Tech Voices’, with the launch of season two. Following the success of its previous season, Top Tech Voices returns with a renewed focus on how technology serves people – highlighting innovation that improves lives, protects what matters, and addresses real human challenges. The new

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Texas Instruments set to acquire Silicon Labs
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Texas Instruments set to acquire Silicon Labs

Texas Instruments (TI) has agreed to acquire Silicon Labs in a move to expand its presence in embedded wireless connectivity. The $7.5 billion all-cash transaction has been approved by the boards of both companies. The acquisition will combine Silicon Labs’ portfolio of approximately 1,200 products, alongside its expertise in mixed-signal and embedded wireless technologies, with

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