Electronics Sourcing

This article explains how DigiKey is playing a key role in AquaSpy’s mission to optimize irrigation, cut costs and improve soil health using sensor data. Today’s growers are using innovative technology to manage their farm operations and to combat rising issues related to increasing input costs, climate change, soil degradation, water scarcity and other macro … Read more

Component selection makes or breaks projects so ask the following five disciplined questions about function, sourcing, suppliers, cost and fit. Engineering projects start with a specification sheet of hopes and blank bill-of-materials. The actual journey from concept to component selection is littered with pitfalls: supply-chain glitches, form-factor surprises, hidden costs and last-minute compliance roadblocks. The … Read more

Flip Electronics’ president, Bill Bradford, explains how partnering with authorized distributors can secure authentic parts, mitigate risk and preserve long-term mission readiness. Complex military and aerospace equipment designed for long-term use is engineered in accordance with strictly defined requirements, from precise tolerances and detailed certifications to meticulous safety and testing specifications. When a semiconductor manufacturer … Read more

In the defence sector, failure is never an option. From combat systems to aerospace platforms, every piece of technology relies on military grade electronic components that must perform flawlessly, even in the most extreme environments. But as technology evolves and components reach end-of-life (EOL), sourcing and maintaining these critical parts becomes a mission-critical challenge. At … Read more

Siemens Digital Industries Software today announced the launch of the PartQuest™ Design Enablement portfolio, a new, connected digital environment for electronic component manufacturers looking to scale smarter, more personalized and persistent engagement with their customers and prospects. Transforming traditional, fragmented support and content experiences, PartQuest Design Enablement delivers a persistent, data-driven environment that connects product … Read more