ECIA announces closing keynote speaker
ECIA‘s Executive Conference Committee announces that the closing keynote for the October conference will be Alain Hunkins, whose work ‘sits at the intersection
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Quality Assurance
Confirming quality: is lab tested enough?
By Thomas Skarbek, Director of Supplier Development at Flip Electronics Does purchasing a semiconductor from an unauthorised source of supply and having it
Supply Chain Management
The next iPhone supply chain disruption is already here
By Shannon Hynds, CEO, Quickcode Apple’s recent surge in iPhone exports from India to the US, a staggering 76% increase in April alone,
Digitalisation
Supply Chain Management
AI’s role in building resilient and efficient automotive supply chain
With automotive time to market becoming a key area of competitive differentiation, how are organisations leveraging digitisation, including AI, to safeguard supply chains
Sustainability
Procurement professionals’ role in ESG efforts
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) continues to be a priority for many industries. Nearly all S&P 500 companies in the US are required
Sustainability
Traceability
Rethinking component date code restrictions
Date code restrictions have long been a concern for both distributors and manufacturers of electronic components. Many customers are hesitant to accept components
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China eases rare earth export rules for car makers
China’s Ministry of Commerce signalled a potential easing of rare earth export restrictions, following recent trade concerns raised by US and European automotive
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Qualcomm acquires Alphawave Semi for $2.4bn
Qualcomm has agreed to acquire Alphawave Semi through Aqua Acquisition Sub LLC, its indirectly wholly owned subsidiary. The recommended deal covers all issued
Market Analysis
AI demand drives 21% increase in semiconductor equipment billings
SEMI reported in its Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) Report that global semiconductor equipment billings increased 21% year-over-year to $32.05 billion in
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Mouser and TDK explore challenges in industrial automation
Mouser Electronics announces a new interactive e-book in collaboration with TDK, exploring the challenges of efficiency, safety, and sustainability in advanced automation applications.