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Rochester Electronics’ technical sales manager, Ken Greenwood, explains how OEMs are reclaiming control of their supply chains by tapping into data and expertise  Though semiconductor supply and demand may have begun normalising, it’s important for OEMs, OCMs and their trusted end-of-life partners to agree new sourcing practices to reduce the…

Selwyn introduces its connector offering and custom cable assembly services,  underpinned by a support team ready with technical information, samples and prices As the UK distributor for ODU, Selwyn offers the full range of circular push-pull connectors, ODU Mac series modular/docking connectors, electrical contacts and Flakafix IDC connectors. A highlight…

Component distributors put up a grand show at the 2022 Electronica Trade Fair in Munich and were, arguably the soul of the event. They were impossible to miss. Bright lights of varying colors adorned their stands.  The booths were bigger. Food and drinks flowed freely. Fun and gaming activities ran…

Gemini Tec’s MD, Adam Harsant, explains how the company’s strategic growth over the last three years put customers at the heart of its operations Approaching its 50th anniversary, Gemini Tec has strong core values, a focused approach to sustainability and continual investment in its operations. Adam said: “As a business,…

In the current market, design engineers frustrated by interruptions to their supply chain may resort to sourcing components from unfamiliar distribution sources. However, this decision is fraught with risk because some unauthorised distributors choose to source their components from the “grey market.” The provenance of such parts is often unknown,…

The Anti-Counterfeiting Forum, CALCE and SMTA have announced the Counterfeit Electronics and Materials Symposium will be taking place at the Manufacturing Technology Centre, Coventry on 14 and 15 March 2023. The event will feature speakers from Europe, the UK and USA. The event will focus on current trends/threats and new…