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Texcel explains how its investment in people, relationships, software and machinery is helping it navigate today’s everchanging market  UK manufacturers are on a roller coaster ride right now, with numerous ups and downs. The good news is the outlook for British manufacturing is extremely good with record increases in output…

Miniature encoder ideal for computer accessories TT Electronics has added three new product families and three series expansions to its variable resistor portfolio. Additions include one new encoder series and two new single turn potentiometer families, along with the broadening of three existing potentiometer families. These new products are ideal…

Farnell product manager, James Plant, explains how to create an ESD-safe environment where sensitive devices are protected from damage Anyone using, handling, storing or transporting electronic components will know that potential damage from electrostatic discharge can be a major problem. What makes the issue particularly difficult is that damage can…

In this article, Vanilla Electronics introduces its process for managing component obsolescence Society is living through a time of rapid change and development, where products are superseded as quickly as they are released, sometimes without any direct or close alternative. While this is inconvenient for everyday consumer products, it can…

Mouser Electronics’ Mark Patrick explains how DFM can address procurement challenges generated by the conventional design process A design for manufacture (DFM) strategy aims to deliver a product that is easy to make. To achieve success, communication between engineering, purchasing and production teams is vital. Documenting the design and manufacturing…