Our aim is to offer guidance on the ever-changing decision-making processes in the electronics sector and become the "go-to" guide for industry professionals looking to source top components.
Procurement Pro is hosting a webinar titled Staying Ahead of Obsolescence: Designing with Fast-Moving Technology, which examines how accelerated technology cycles affect design choices and supply chain planning across the electronics sector. It will highlight how rapid shifts in component availability place increased pressure on engineers and procurement teams to maintain current designs while managing
Rochester Electronics takes a close look at the recent tightening in semiconductor supply, outlining the challenges faced by manufacturers and the practical steps needed to build a more robust and reliable supply chain. Insights from recent inventory challenges The semiconductor industry underpins modern technology, powering everything from automotive systems to medical devices. Yet recent developments
Rhopoint Components can help designers and buyers’ source obsolete and hard-to-find components with confidence through its network of carefully selected global suppliers that can support legacy products and reverse engineering projects. Component shortages, long lead times, and product obsolescence can bring critical projects to a standstill. Rhopoint Sourcing specialise in global sourcing of obsolete and
A new e-book titled The Practical Guide to Excess Inventory has been released by Procurement Pro to support professionals working across the electronics sector. It explores the realities of buying and managing excess stock and offers practical insight into how organisations can approach surplus components responsibly. The e-book examines why excess inventory arises, noting that
ByteSnap Design has published a strategic guide, entitled ‘How to Create a Production Ready BOM: UK Manufacturers Guide’, addressing one of manufacturing’s most underestimated business risks: Bill of Materials (BOM) management. The comprehensive guide draws on ByteSnap Design’s 17 years of experience advising UK and global manufacturing companies on designing and producing embedded electronics products.
Flip Electronics President, Bill Bradford, discusses trends in the semiconductors and electronic components sectors. AI has put hyperscalers and GPU innovators on everyone’s radar this year; their CEOs are touting next-gen computing and all the opportunities that come with it. The hype is well-founded, but it’s obscuring the day-to-day needs of manufacturers seeking CPUs, ASICs,
Samtec, Inc. has implemented a variety of strategic options to help minimise tariff exposure while maintaining competitive pricing and lead times for its customers. Samtec’s dual-operations model provides flexible options that use Samtec’s numerous global manufacturing and distribution facilities to help reduce customers’ tariff exposure. This redundant manufacturing approach enables lower-cost solutions by considering the
The electronics industry has spent the past few years learning hard lessons about supply chains. Component shortages have idled production lines, delayed product launches and forced engineers to scramble for alternatives. A single missing chip can halt an entire manufacturing run. What seemed like a rare problem became a persistent reality and companies realised that
From photolithography, etching, and deposition to assembly and testing, the equipment used to manufacture semiconductors is every bit as sophisticated as the chips themselves. It’s also incredibly expensive. The $40 million extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine used to make advanced microchips is the apex predator of the pricing scale. Ironically, the machines building the most
Power supplies are an integral part of every electronic project, and their selection can significantly impact the functionality and performance of the device. In this article, TME will take a look at ESPE, a company that has been supplying power supplies for various industries and applications for nearly 20 years. From consumer devices such as