IP&E News: Powering the Future of Intelligent Systems

This edition also marks the introduction of Capstone, Arrow's new dedicated global business for interconnect, passive, and electromechanical (IP&E) technologies, created to provide specialized expertise and support across the full electrical system.
 
As products become increasingly intelligent, connected, and electrified, the role of energy storage extends far beyond simply supplying power. Battery systems have become a critical part of product architecture, influencing performance, safety, reliability, sustainability, and user experience.
 
Whether you're developing industrial automation equipment, robotics, energy storage systems, electric mobility solutions, connected devices, medical electronics, or next-generation embedded platforms, designing reliable battery-powered systems requires balancing a complex mix of electrical, thermal, mechanical, and safety considerations.
 
This edition explores the technologies helping engineers create smarter and safer energy systems. From battery chemistry selection and battery management to thermal protection, connectivity, precision sensing, power distribution, and energy storage, these solutions help maximize system performance while supporting operational reliability and long-term durability.
 
You'll also discover practical engineering insights on battery lifecycle management, thermal event detection, current and voltage monitoring, charging architectures, and protection strategies that help address today's design challenges while preparing products for future demands.
 
Whether you are evaluating technologies for a new design, optimizing an existing platform, or developing the next generation of battery-powered innovation, this edition of IP&E News provides expert perspectives and technology solutions to help move your projects forward with confidence.