Electronics Sourcing 
The consolidation of sales in the German component distribution market continues. The third quarter of 2024 also fell short of expectations. With a drop of almost 43 per cent, the turnover of the FBDi reporting members decreased to 779 million euros, the lowest level since the end of 2020. Bookings also remained moderate, reinforcing the … Read more
Metcase’s premium Technomet desktop instrument enclosures can now be specified without a handle or with recessed side handles or a tilt/swivel bail arm. The choice of handle options makes these elegant aluminum enclosures readily portable. Applications include medical/wellness, test/ measurement equipment, industrial control, peripheral devices/interfaces, switchboxes, communications and laboratory equipment. Technomet has a modern cohesive design … Read more
Antistat explains how its enhanced supply chain and effective component packaging let manufacturers build their products, services and reputations with confidence. Antistat brings over 35 years’ experience as a leading provider of ESD production and packaging consumables for the electronics, semiconductor, component distribution, automotive and biomedical industries. The company’s extensive product range plays a crucial … Read more
MPD predicts the global market for electromechanical components is poised for significant growth in 2025, driven by advances in technology and demand for automation and digitalization. According to Fortune Business Insights, the overall electronic components market, including electromechanical components, is projected to grow from USD 393.63 billion in 2024 to USD 847.88 billion by 2032, … Read more
ERA’s 56th Annual Conference will be packed with educational speakers and breakout sessions, with a focus on the industry’s ‘power of influence’. The Conference hosted by the Electronics Representatives Association (ERA), a highly-regarded sell-out educational and networking event for electronics components manufacturers’ representatives, distributors and manufacturers, will be held at the AT&T Hotel & Conference Center … Read more
Purchasers are invited to visit CamdenBoss’ Southern Manufacturing 2025 stand to discuss their enclosure requirements and see how the company can bring their ideas to life. CamdenBoss is using its Southern Manufacturing 2025 stand (G310) to present its innovative range of plastic enclosures and solutions. With over 60 years’ expertise, CamdenBoss is a trusted UK … Read more
Rewireable connectors are particularly flexible and especially suitable for small series of mains cables. These connectors give manufacturers the freedom to choose the right cable with a country-specific plug. With electrical appliances that are moved or vibrate during operation, there is a risk of the power cable being unintentionally pulled out of the appliance, resulting in … Read more
Advanced Rework Technology alerts readers to revisions of IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies and its companion document IPC J-STD-001. 2024 was a busy year for Advanced Rework Technology and IPC combined. In March 2024 IPC released two new revisions of popular Standards. The first is one of the oldest Standards—first released in 1983—now updated to … Read more
