Plan for obsolescence: plan for success
Aerospace and defence products are expected to last decades; the components that comprise these systems, however, have much shorter lifespans. Balancing this imbalance
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Supply Chain Management
Building bulletproof electronics supply chains: an API-powered blueprint for smart buyers
Chip shortages, sudden export bans, and a stubborn rise in counterfeit parts have made ‘business as usual’ a dangerous fantasy for electronics buyers.
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Market Analysis
Rochester Electronics: understanding and managing the impact of new technologies
Rapid technological advancement – particularly driven by AI – has created challenges for long-lifecycle applications in sectors such as industrial, medical, and avionics.
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Supply Chain Management
Anglia supports UK and EU customers with localised supply chain
UK and European customers using supply chains that rely solely on overseas warehousing should be very wary of significant challenges, warns Anglia Components. Shipping
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Farnell’s president reflects on a transformative year
When Rebeca Obregon stepped into the role of President of Farnell in 2024, she brought with her a strategic mindset shaped by her
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Luminovo receives Electronics Supply Chain Platform award
Luminovo announces that it has won a 2025 Mexico Technology Award for its electronics supply chain platform. The award was presented during a
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Astrex Electronics: a company overview
Astrex Electronics has been part of the interconnect distribution community for more than sixty years. Founded in 1961, the company is based in
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Who invented the semiconductor?
No one person invented the semiconductor. The semiconductor device was developed over many years and many people from across Europe contributed to its
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Luminovo to host first Spanish-language webinar
Luminovo will hold its first-ever Spanish-language webinar tailored to the Mexican market. The online session, ‘How to optimise electronic component purchases and save
Market Analysis
Why is silicon used in semiconductors?
Silicon is rife in electronics. In fact, devices built on silicon account for roughly 94% of the semiconductor market. But why is it