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This article originally appeared in the May/June issue of Procurement Pro. By Eamonn Ahearne, Director of Supplier Development, Flip Electronics With all the attention swirling around advanced technologies, it’s understandable that product designers and engineers find the temptation to default to next-generation components almost irresistible. But the next big thing isn’t always the next necessary
Complex military and aerospace equipment designed for long-term use is engineered in accordance with strictly defined requirements, from precise tolerances and detailed certifications to meticulous safety and testing specifications. When a semiconductor manufacturer signals that they will no longer produce a component intrinsic to the design, a critical question ensues – find an alternative source
Elmar Kert, Founder of Sluicebox, has spent over 15 years working in climate tech and sustainability. As CPUs, GPUs, and AI began to stretch data centres to their operational limits, Kert became increasingly drawn to the infrastructure challenges these developments posed. This led him to join AWS, where he spent several years focusing on the
Amtech Electrocircuits announce the release of BOMsense, a free, web-based tool that gives engineers, buyers, and programme managers immediate insight into their electronics bill of materials (BOMs) to proactively manage tariff exposure, HTS classification, and cost risks. Developed in response to persistent customer challenges, BOMsense replaces manual BOM reviews with instant, actionable analysis. In seconds,
The non-profit industry organisation COGD (Component Obsolescence Group Deutschland) e.V. recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Together with its association members, COGD has set itself the goal of identifying and analysing obsolescence risks for manufacturers of durable goods at an early stage and developing strategies to prevent obsolescence or at least minimise its negative consequences. In
Amidst uncertainty in US-China trade relations, a temporary 90-day tariff suspension has prompted companies across the electronics industry to reassess their sourcing strategies. For global electronic component distributor Sourceability, the announcement represented both a potential short-term advantage and a call for long-term strategic agility. In this exclusive interview, Rob Picken, Senior Vice President of Digital
Procurement Pro has announced details of a new webinar, which will explore the implications of recently introduced US tariffs on the electronics industry. The event will take place on 29th May at 3pm (BST). Hosted by Paige West, Managing Editor of Procurement Pro, the session will bring together leading experts from across the sector to
By Teh-Kuang Lung, President and CEO, Naprotek, LLC US companies face mounting challenges in their electronics supply chains as US tariffs disrupt Southeast Asia, a critical hub for high-volume Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) production driven by global investment. Traditionally, US firms have kept prototyping and low-volume work domestic while outsourcing high-volume production to Asia
The rapid progress in the area of digitisation and technological development is currently noticeable in every aspect of human life. The hard and tedious work of human hands is being replaced by intelligent systems controlled from a mobile device. The robotisation and automation of production areas allow for increased efficiency while minimising the risk of
Apple confirmed a major strategic shift in its manufacturing operations, announcing that the majority of iPhones and other devices destined for the United States would no longer be produced in China. The company said India and Vietnam would now take on a larger role in its global supply chain, with Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook