Discover how AS6081-certified distributor Princeps is expanding its anti-counterfeiting facilities to supply fully traceable difficult-to-source and obsolete components
Princeps, a specialist distributor of obsolete and difficult-to-source electronic, electrical and e-mech components has received renewed AS6081 accreditation following its relocation to larger premises. One of less than five and probably as few as two UK distributors to hold AS6081 certification, Princeps specialises in sourcing fully-traceable components for customers in industries including aerospace, defence, energy and transportation.
The AS6081 standard was created in 2012 by the global engineering association SAE International in response to a significant and increasing volume of fraudulent or counterfeit electronic parts entering the supply chain. It standardises practices to identify reliable sources, mitigate the risk of distributing fraudulent or counterfeit parts and control and report those suspect or confirmed items to the relevant authorities and potential users.
Following its recent relocation to larger premises, Princeps has invested further in its laboratory facilities and renewed its existing AS6081 certification to reflect its new location as required by the association.
Princeps’ sales director, David Nash, said: “The risks that counterfeit or fraudulent electronic components pose cannot be underestimated, and this continues to be a significant and increasing problem to procurement managers, especially in times of component shortages.
“We have invested heavily in our laboratory, recently adding a further £150,000 worth of new equipment since our move here a few weeks ago. When sourcing through Princeps, our customers are assured through a range of risk mitigation solutions, including fully bespoke test and inspection plans following AS6081, AS6171 or any of the other methodologies available.”