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The semiconductor industry, central to the modern electronics market, relies heavily on the expertise of its workforce. Skilled professionals in this field are crucial for maintaining the pace of advancements and meeting the growing demands for electro...

By Jack Pollard | 18-04-2024

On April 3, 2024, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Taiwan before 8:00 a.m. local time. This was the strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years, leading to evacuations of numerous buildings that were in danger of collapsing. Taiwan is central in en...

By Fusion Worldwide | 04-04-2024

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor industry sales totalled $46.2 billion during the month of February 2024, an increase of 16.3% compared to the February 2023 total of $39.7 billion but a decrease of 3.1% from the...

By Jack Pollard | 04-04-2024

WT Microelectronics today announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Future Electronics Inc for an enterprise value of US$3.8 billion.  Creating a Global Electronics Distribution Powerhouse WT Microelectronics and Future Electronics are jo...

By Jack Pollard | 03-04-2024

There are over 45,000 FAA-managed daily flights in the US alone. If you look at the global passenger industry, that number jumps up to over 100,000 flights. These are people traveling to Costa Rica for vacation, Des Moines for family, or Japan for a new cultur...

By AERI | 03-04-2024

Galco, a leader in the industrial and electronics automation sector, proudly announces a significant enhancement to its product line-up through a new partnership with Balluff, a global leader in providing high-quality sensor, identification, and network soluti...

By Jack Pollard | 03-04-2024

As the electronic components supply chain navigates through 2024, businesses are tackling existing challenges head-on. The industry is adapting to the aftermath of global disruptions, focusing on surplus inventory management while pushing forward with digital...

By Jack Pollard | 14-03-2024

In this article by Murray Slovick for TTI Inc, the pressing issue of semiconductor counterfeiting is highlighted, revealing a global risk that threatens electronics supply chains, exacerbated by chip shortages. Looking at solutions like Physically Unclonable F...

By Jack Pollard | 11-03-2024

Effective Bill of Materials (BOM) management is fundamental in the manufacturing industry, ensuring the streamlined coordination of supply chains and product lifecycle processes. This article by Aimee Cadle, Managing Director of SeSemi Electronics, highlights...

By Jack Pollard | 11-03-2024

Waldom Electronics is excited to unveil significant updates to its commercial team, aimed at bolstering relationships with suppliers and distributors. These strategic changes introduce new leadership roles to drive industry growth and enhance partner services....

By Waldom Electronics | 04-03-2024

Waldom Electronics is proud to announce the release of an insightful video featuring CEO Don Akery. In the video, Akery addresses the unprecedented challenges faced by the industry in recent years, particularly the surge in inventory levels reaching record hig...

By Waldom Electronics | 22-02-2024

In Part 2 of our insightful interview with Sfera Labs, we find out about the nuanced strategies shaping the future of the electronics industry. Building on our comprehensive discussion in Part 1, where we examined the supply chain's evolution, market trends, a...

By Jack Pollard | 22-02-2024

In a recent interview with Electropages, Sfera Labs shared valuable insights on how the electronic components supply chain is evolving in the face of global events and what the future holds for 2024. They discussed strategies for managing supply chain disrupti...

By Jack Pollard | 20-02-2024

The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) is pleased to announce that Arrow Electronics has joined its roster as a distributor member. “This is very welcome news for our members and our mission to bring efficiencies to the electronic components sup...

By Jack Pollard | 20-02-2024