Distributors’ sales soar as component demand remains robust – By James Carbone
Distributors say component supply could remain tight until 2019 and shortages could worsen as component manufacturers slowly add capacity Some distributors say that shortages of passive components and discrete semiconductors that began last year should start to ease in the second half of this year, but others believe supply…
A Consignment Q & A with CCL
With the everchanging electronics world making it difficult to accurately forecast stock demands, excess inventory is an issue all Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) face, and there are many ways to tackle it. A quick option is to sell as a lot and be done with it, however this may not…
Shortages are proving to be a thorn in the side for buyers
Electronics purchasers are employing a variety of tactics and strategies to manage current component shortages By James Carbone. For the last eight months or so, many electronics buyers have been struggling with shortages of capacitors, resistors and discrete semiconductors because of strong demand and the lack of investment in new…
Distributors see growing business from startups
Many startups turn to distributors for help designing a new product, choosing the right parts for the design, and finding capable manufacturers to build the product, by James Carbone. Startup companies with innovative ideas for new products are increasingly turning to distributors, not just for components for prototype builds, but…
Sager Electronics Expands with Sensata Technologies
Sager Electronics, a leading North American distributor of Interconnect, Power and Electromechanical components and provider of value-add solutions, today announces the addition of Sensata Technologies Pressure & Temperature products to their line card. The addition of these new technologies expands the breadth of sensing products available from Sager Electronics to…
Facilitating the future
An emphasis on efficiency and flexibility ensure TTI’s extended European headquarters are ready for future growth, thanks to investment in automation and Supply Chain 4.0 technology. TTI is readying its European headquarters in Maisach-Gernlinden for the future with new office buildings and an extension of its existing distribution centre. With…