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Author: Jon Baxter Executive Director Sales & Operations EMEA, Solsta Ensuring quality throughout any product lifecycle is paramount. From component sourcing to managing obsolescence, every stage demands meticulous attention to detail to uphold reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction. Sourcing and managing obsolescence are essentially the two bookends of quality assurance; ensuring the components are of
A2 Global Electronics + Solutions announced the launch of its BGA reballing service. This service is now available at A2 Global’s facilities in the United States, the Netherlands, and Singapore, offering quick lead times and comprehensive component support for industries requiring high-reliability solutions. A2 Global’s BGA reballing service offers solder ball conversions to support RoHS-compliant
As a fast-moving sector engaged in a strategy of continuous optimisation of design and manufacture, the electronics sector continually faces the prospect of older components and subsystems being obsoleted by newer products and removed from the supply chain. Jean-Noël Mamousse, Design Office Manager, GAIA Converter further explores. The replacements offered by suppliers may demonstrate similar
The Global Industry Practices Committee (GIPC) of the Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) has published a concise document outlining the critical reasons for sourcing electronic components exclusively through the authorised channel. In light of the increasing prevalence of counterfeit components, driven by sophisticated methods employed by bad actors, and the frequent disruptions in the supply
In the semiconductor industry, maintaining the highest quality control standards is paramount. With the industry evolving and the demand for semiconductors surging, product integrity and reliability have become increasingly critical. The open market – known for its speed, variety, and flexibility – is vital in meeting these demands by providing access to a diverse range
By Olivier Berrouiguet, CEO at Synertrade Reputation management is crucial for long-term success, enabling companies to improve credibility, market value and stakeholder relationships. A strong reputation can take years to create and can significantly transform public perception. However, a business’s reputation can also be negatively impacted instantly. This can prove costly and reversing the damage
Since the dawn of commerce, thieves have existed alongside it. In the electronics industry, counterfeiters are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Supply chain professionals must step up their efforts to counteract these bad actors. Without a change in approach, the situation will not improve. Gary Beckstedt, VP of Quality and Warehouse Operations, Flip Electronics further discusses. Historically, counterfeit
Counterfeit semiconductors pose an ever-present threat to the safety and reliability of electronic equipment, especially during times of allocation or scarcity of discontinued parts. Sourcing components through unauthorised independent channels for faster deliveries or lower prices introduces the risk of counterfeits. This can potentially damage customers’ end-equipment, threaten the safety of end-users, and endanger the
Counterfeit electronic components are one of the leading threats to the integrity of the electronics supply chain. A rigorous approach to sourcing and due diligence once parts arrive can help keep fraudulent components out of finished goods. So can staying abreast of counterfeiters’ latest tools of the trade. To help electronics companies and their customers
