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ECIA’s March Industry Pulse Survey Index Reaches Lofty Heights for Sales Sentiment

Sales confidence dominated every sector of the Electronic Components Industry in March, driving the overall sales sentiment index average up to 149.2, the highest level in five years, dating back to April 2021.   “All three component categories saw solid improvement, led by Electro-Mechanical with a jump of 20.2 points,” explained ECIA Chief Analyst Dale … Read more

Adam Tech Push-Pull Connectors – Reliable, Waterproof Solutions for Marine and Harsh Environment Applications

Adam Tech’s comprehensive line of push-pull connectors delivers a highly reliable and versatile interconnect solution designed for applications requiring secure, intuitive mating. The product portfolio includes metal and plastic connectors, receptacles, right-angle configurations, and cable protection accessories such as bend reliefs. Each product type is available in multiple configurations, including pin counts, sizes, keying options, … Read more

Waldom Achieves Milestone of 10 Billion Electronic Components Saved Through Green Stock Program

Waldom today announced a major milestone in its sustainability efforts: 10 billion electronic components saved from landfills through its Green Stock Program. Since its launch, the Green Stock Program has transformed how the electronics industry manages excess inventory. Components deemed surplus by one distributor are often still fully functional and in demand elsewhere. By recirculating … Read more

Authorized Distributor Mouser Electronics Offers Engineers the Latest in Secure Component Solutions from NXP Semiconductors

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, is an authorized global distributor of new products and solutions from NXP® Semiconductors, a world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications. With over 14,000 NXP products in stock or available for order, Mouser … Read more

NewPower Worldwide Expands Credit Facility to $500 Million to Accelerate Market Responsiveness and Customer Support

NewPower Worldwide, a leading independent distributor of electronic components and supply chain management solutions, today announced an expansion of its committed credit facility to $500 million, strengthening the company’s ability to respond quickly to evolving market dynamics and meet customers’ everchanging needs. The expanded facility underscores strong lender confidence in NewPower Worldwide’s operational excellence, financial … Read more

ECIA’s Industry Pulse February and Q1 2026

ECIA’s February and Q1 Industry Pulse Surveys Show Positive Sales Confidence Dominating Every Sector of the Electronic Components IndustryECIA’s Industry Pulse: Electronic Component Trends and Sentiment February and Q1 2026   Atlanta — The average index score reported by the ECIA’s February Industry Pulse survey shows sales optimism continuing to soar at lofty heights. Average … Read more

Beyond the China+1 Strategy: How Electronics Sourcing is Adapting to 2025’s Geopolitical Reality

Since 2008, China has quietly reshaped global electronics sourcing, and the China+1 strategy hedges against overreliance on one manufacturing superpower. It underscores a major choice for electronics firms—localization or globalization of component sourcing—which is an inherent result of AI’s emergence.    In 2025, as AI, automation, and geopolitics redefine sourcing, the next evolution beyond China+1 (C+1) will … Read more

Freedom USA outlines how CMMC compliance strengthens trust, protects sensitive information and secures component supply chains supporting mission critical industries

Freedom USA has spent over 25 years building trust with its partners across the defense and aerospace sectors. Today, that trust encompasses an unwavering commitment to protecting the sensitive information that flows through the company’s supply chain. As the Department of Defense implements the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, cybersecurity has evolved from a back-office concern to a competitive differentiator and operational necessity.    The … Read more