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For much of the 1990s and early 2000s, the military and aerospace (mil/aero) sector was a subdued corner of the European semiconductor industry. Growth hovered around 2-3%, design cycles stretched seven to 10 years, and only a handful of companies focused on the space. There was a common perception that mil/aero was technically interesting but
When maintaining legacy systems, customers often ask: “Can you rebuild this?” At Rochester Electronics, the answer is almost always “Yes.” Our proven processes and deep technical expertise enable us to support long-lifecycle programmes and ensure component continuity. Rochester continuously invests in strategies that sustain legacy systems by managing the components, materials, and tooling used in
Selecting the right sensor is a critical step in electronic system design, influencing accuracy, reliability, and long-term performance. As products become more connected and application-specific, engineers must consider more than basic specifications – factors such as operating environment, power consumption, integration constraints, and supply continuity now play a central role. With a wide range of
In the electronics supply chain, few topics spark as much debate among buyers as excess inventory. For some, it represents a valuable source of affordable, readily available components; for others, it signals risk – raising questions about traceability, reliability, and long-term support. For procurement professionals navigating today’s uncertain market, understanding what excess inventory is and
Copper prices have climbed sharply through late 2025 and into 2026. Reports indicate prices above $13,000 per tonne, driven by supply constraints and market demand. Global copper demand grew 2.5% in the March quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024. The main growth contributors were China (up 3%), the US (up 7.4%),
When equipment is engineered to outlast the parts that comprise it, proactive obsolescence strategies are essential to ensure production and replacement parts remain available even as component manufacturers move on to next-generation technologies, something they’re doing at a faster rate than ever to remain competitive as customer preferences shift. Original component manufacturers (OCMs) cease production
“The rules of engagement have changed,” asserts Nigel Watts, Founder and Managing Director of Searching for Silicon. “There is less willingness of customers to engage face to face on site and, in addition, finding new innovative startups can be like finding a needle in a haystack. “In a ‘post COVID’ world customers are demanding that
Avnet is a company with more than 100 years of history. It was founded in New York City in 1921 by Charles Avnet, who began buying and selling surplus radio parts on Radio Row following the First World War. During the mid-twenties, as factory-made radios became common, Avnet shifted from retail to supplying parts to
Did you know that a single distributor such as RS can supply everything needed to build and run a data centre? Data centres sit at the forefront of industry discussion as operators assess how to balance escalating AI-driven compute loads with practical constraints on power, cooling, and space. Organisations are looking at how rising bandwidth
In a world where “everything’s got electronics in it these days,” as Paul Green, Sales Director for Northern Europe, Middle East & Africa at Rochester Electronics put it, the risk of component obsolescence has become a concern, not just a supply chain nuisance. A recent webinar, sponsored by Flip Electronics and hosted by Paige Hookway,