Deploying long term supply chain strategy
Although forecasting isn’t easy, Nano Electronic Services’ director, Steve Drew, explains it is essential to help the supply chain make informed decisions on stock levels The automotive industry was brought to its knees by semiconductor scarcity. In 2021, automakers were obliged to cancel plans to build ten million cars. The…
Start your obsolescence journey
Force Technologies’ managing director, Karen Salmon, reminisces on IIOM’s origins and highlights how it helps OEMs and individuals through their obsolescence journeys When Ian Blackman invited me to a meeting at GEC Borehamwood’s Social Club in 1997, I remember thinking ‘why am I driving eighty miles to sit and talk…
Semiconductor Demand Weakens
Forecasters are calling for a semiconductor market downturn in 2023 but a few bright spots will keep some suppliers buoyant. Weeks after closing one of their best quarters in recent years, semiconductor manufacturers are confronting a different landscape with forecasters now calling for slower than expected market growth and a…
Precision connectors revised and expanded
Rosenberger’s standard portfolio of RPC-1.00 precision connector series has been revised and expanded. Flexible and semi-rigid cable assemblies are offered in the RPC-1.00 – RPC-1.00 interface configuration, plus RPC-1.00—RPC-1.35/RPC-1.85/WSMP configurations. Low-cost versions are also available. Inter-series adapters are available in the RPC-1.00—WSMP version. Test port adapters and launcher jacks are…
Chip1 Thought Leaders Series – Episode 2: Nolato Technology
Chip 1 Exchange and Chip 1 Media brings you our Thought Leaders Series. This is a collection of interviews with decision-makers, division heads, and innovators as we ask them important questions about semiconductors, electronics, and global supply chains. We were able to sit down with Soonlee Tan, General Manager for…
Resilient thrive through disruption
After two years of quarantine, social distance and disruption, the electronic component industry is enthusiastic to get together again to learn about the best way to move forward The ECIA 2022 Executive Conference will once again take place on 23 to 25 October 2022 at the Loew’s Chicago O’Hare Hotel…
