ODU toolmaking is put to the test
For the first time, ODU GmbH & Co. KG took part in the 2021 German industry competition “Excellence in Production” and was one of the top finalists – something to be proud of. For 18 years, the WZL machine tool laboratory at RWTH Aachen University and the Fraunhofer Institute for…
Manufacturers explore alternative components at unprecedented rate
NewPower explains a critical skill in today’s market is finding alternative parts, often last minute, when normal distribution channels fail. The global component shortage has made it almost impossible for manufacturers to find the components they need on a timeline to meet their production demands. Sophisticated manufacturers have augmented many…
How to spot counterfeit electronic components
Counterfeits electronic components are Electronic components that are misleading as to the origin or quality relating to the parts. It is possible to counterfeit a certain electronic component and potentially infringe one’s trademark license rights. Counterfeit parts often have inferior specifications and quality. They may be a hazard in a…
Streamline supply chains where possible
Rebound Electronics’ COO, Stefan Mason, emphasises that supply chain visibility is more important than ever The past two years have been marred by the unprecedented disruption caused by a perfect storm of component shortages, trade wars and coronavirus pandemic. This disruption has significantly decreased availability and increased lead times…
Long-term changes ahead
Sourceability’s founder and CEO, Jens Gamperl, predicts a rapid rise of AI, automation and machine learning to provide a more integrated and transparent supply chain As our supply chain becomes increasingly unstable, I’m foreseeing a rise in digital solutions and AI. We have already seen surging interest in digital…
2022: output catches demand
Jauch’s managing director, Nicholas Ribton, encourages buyers to take advantage of UK-based buffer/pipeline inventory when available I believe the first six-months of 2022 will be similar to what we have experienced in 2021 as the industry looks for a stable supply chain. At Jauch and in the wider industry,…
