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In response to ECIA members and industry stakeholders, the Association’s Global Industry Practices Committee (GIPC) has established a working group to facilitate information sharing and impact mitigation strategies around tariff operations. This group will address process and strategic concerns including: Methods and strategies for handling tariff charges Understanding different government regulatory frameworks, e.g. Section 301a
Counterfeits come in many guises. The most basic definition of a counterfeit is “an imitation intended to be passed off fraudulently or deceptively as genuine, for profit.” In times of supply shortage, or where component obsolescence limits availability, the prevalence of counterfeit devices often multiplies. As awareness increases, so does sophistication. We have moved far
By Gary Beckstedt, Vice President Quality and Operations, Flip Electronics The looming likelihood of new, incremental tariffs designed to balance global trade in essential industries has prompted manufacturers, suppliers, and customers alike to consider contingency plans if their supply of raw materials, parts, and electronic components are disrupted or become too costly. Navigating these complex
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s visit to Beijing just days after Washington imposed fresh curbs on AI chip exports is a clear sign that President Trump’s trade strategy is “a masterclass in the law of unintended consequences,” says Nigel Green, CEO, deVere Group. Huang’s surprise trip, at the invitation of a government-linked Chinese trade group, came
NewTek Sensor Solutions, a manufacturer of LVDT position sensors based in the USA, can help its customers mitigate most of the volatility and cost increases associated with US and global tariffs by continuing to source components domestically and conducting manufacturing in-house. This strategy helps NewTek avoid severe price hikes, keeping prices stable and competitive for
ByteSnap Design, a UK electronics design consultancy, announced the release of Futureproofing Manufacturing: Tackling Obsolescence & Electronics Challenges in Industrial Manufacturing. Based on research with nearly 600 industry professionals, the report offers strategic insights and practical frameworks for tackling obsolescence in embedded electronics, components, and software systems. Conducted between February and March 2025, the research
Designed for security and durability, the robust Arduino Opta micro PLC makes industrial and building automation accessible to everyone. Arduino Opta offers versatility and allows for integration with existing machines, devices, and production lines, as well as with any of the elements in the modular Arduino ecosystem – from compact sensor modules to powerful SOMs
For electronics manufacturers and their customers worldwide, the ongoing impact of US tariffs continues to deliver unwelcome surprises, especially when hitting components already caught in supply chain backlogs. With these tariffs adding significant costs, often ranging from 10 to 25%, suppliers have faced the difficult position of revisiting previously agreed prices – most acutely for
With its diversified portfolio of power electronics manufacturing plants located in the US, and the Philippines, Triad Magnetics has said that the vast majority of its customers need not fear the financial impact of increasing trade import tariffs from China, Mexico, and Canada. Triad Magnetics President Bill Dull said: “I want to assure our customers
The Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult is the UK’s authority on compound semiconductor applications and commercialisation. Based in Newport, South Wales, it operates as a centre of excellence equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. The Catapult specialises in the measurement, characterisation, integration, and validation of compound semiconductor technologies across four areas: power electronics, advanced packaging, radio frequency