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The physical layer components that determine data centre uptime
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The physical layer components that determine data centre uptime

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

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Tips and tricks for staying ahead of obsolescence
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Tips and tricks for staying ahead of obsolescence

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,

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Join our webinar and stay ahead of obsolescence

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

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Exploring supply chain disruption: lessons for a more resilient future
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Lessons for a resilient future as Nexperia inventory tightens

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  • 5 December 2025
  • 2 minutes read

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

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Global sourcing solutions for obsolete and hard-to-find components
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Global sourcing solutions for obsolete and hard-to-find components

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

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New e-book offers guidance on navigating excess inventory
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New e-book offers guidance on navigating excess inventory

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

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Strategic guide to production-ready Bill of Materials management
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Guide to production-ready Bill of Materials management

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  • 25 November 2025
  • 1 minute read

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.

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Component obsolescence: trends to watch in 2026
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Component obsolescence: trends to watch in 2026

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,

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Global locations help Samtec mitigate increased shipping costs
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Global locations help Samtec mitigate increased shipping costs

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

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How SoM is redefining electronics supply chain resilience

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

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