February 2026 Connector Industry News

Upcoming industry events, as well as recent award, partnership, promotion, personnel, facility, distribution, standards, association, and certification news from across the connector industry.

February 2026 Connector Industry News

February 2026 Connector Industry News > Award News

DigiKey has been ranked #171 on the 2025 list of America’s Top Private Companies by Forbes. This is the fourth consecutive year the company has been included on the list. DigiKey is one of only eight companies in the Capital Goods category, ranking #6. Seven Minnesota-based companies are included on the list, with DigiKey ranking #4 within the state. The full list can be viewed on the Forbes website. DigiKey has seen consistent and sustained growth, driven by the momentum established throughout 2025. With more customers than ever – an increase of more than 6% from 2024 – investments in web experience, export compliance, automation, inventory depth and breadth, new product introductions, localization and price competitiveness have contributed to its ongoing success.

Würth Elektronik ICS has undergone its most recent evaluation by EcoVadis and has been awarded the Gold Medal for its sustainability performance. After receiving a silver rating last year, the company improved its score by twelve points, reaching 81 out of 100. This places Würth Elektronik ICS among the top five percent of companies evaluated worldwide in the previous 12 months. EcoVadis is an international rating platform for sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), providing independent and transparent evaluations based on clear criteria. Würth Elektronik ICS earned the Gold Medal primarily due to three major improvements: the systematic evaluation of suppliers based on social and environmental criteria, the implementation of CMRT (conflict minerals reporting template)/EMRT (extended minerals reporting template) processes for responsible sourcing, and the completion of its initial Scope 3 emissions calculations according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Scope 3 includes indirect emissions across the entire value chain, making it particularly complex to assess.

February 2026 Connector Industry News > New Technical Resources

TTI Inc.’s new Talking Excellence with TE and TTI podcast series: HVAC and Connected Living is now available. The three-episode series is hosted by TTI Director of Supplier Marketing Scott Stemley and features TE Connectivity product experts Senior Field Application Engineer Tyler Shell and Senior Manager of Product Development Engineering Josh Poterjoy. Episodes include HVAC and Connected Living – Improved Ergonomics, HVAC and Connected Living – Increased Reliability, and HVAC and Connected Living – Enhanced Sealing. Access this new series everywhere you get your podcasts.

Mouser Electronics’ online motor control resource center helps engineers stay ahead in motor control design. Advanced motor control seeks to precisely regulate a motor’s speed, torque, and position. These innovations are critical for next-generation mobility and electric vehicle (EV) systems, strengthening both efficiency and driving range. Across applications such as e-bikes, drones, robotics, and light electric vehicles (LEVs), advancements, including integrated gate drivers, simplify high-voltage brushless direct current (BLDC) motor control by consolidating logic and protection functions. Modern e-bikes exemplify these smart control systems by creating a refined user experience. For instance, torque sensors, which measure the force of a rider pedaling, can adjust motor assistance to provide a smoother ride. At the same time, advanced battery management enables a longer range and increased lifespan. In larger applications, the automotive industry emphasizes the importance of sophisticated motor control in enhancing the efficiency and safety of modern EVs. By integrating these innovations, engineers can minimize energy waste and maximize overall system performance. Mouser’s technical team and trusted manufacturer partners curate the extensive library of articles, blogs, eBooks, and products from the world’s leading manufacturers. Recent eBooks published on the online hub provide professionals with the tools to gain the knowledge necessary to master motor control, drawing on expert insights for how to choose the correct type of motor for your application, driver and microcontroller options, and fundamental design challenges.

Waldom Electronics released a new article exploring how environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives are increasingly delivering measurable business value across the electronics supply chain. As sustainability expectations rise, driven by evolving customer requirements and regulatory developments such as CSRD, many companies continue to question where ESG return on investment truly exists. Waldom’s article highlights how ROI is emerging not from isolated sustainability projects, but from improved operations, stronger supplier alignment, reduced risk, and enhanced commercial competitiveness. Read the full article, Why Are More Electronics Companies Starting to See ROI in ESG? | Waldom.com

February 2026 Connector Industry News > Association, Standards, & Certifications News

ECIA announced an expansion of the very popular PACE Training program exclusively for ECIA members. Five timely modules have been added to the curriculum: Personal and Career Development, International Trade Compliance and Tariffs, Market Overview on AI and High-Performance Computing, Market Overview on Automotive with a focus on EVs and ADAS, and Advanced Digital Marketing. The PACE (Paul Andrews Continuous Education) training was created in honor of TTI Founder Paul Andrews, an industry visionary with a passion for education, upon his passing in 2021.

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