This blog post originally appeared on Trusted Parts. In the past, electronics were a distinct category, separate from many aspects of daily life. However, today, electronics are integral to nearly every sector, including healthcare, automotive systems, militar...

By Jack Pollard | 30-08-2024

Waldom Electronics, a leading Master Distributor of electronic components, has recently expanded its manufacturer line card by partnering with Knowles. This collaboration enhances Waldom’s ability to provide high-quality components to its global network of di...

By Waldom Electronics | 29-08-2024

Imagine a large healthcare provider experiencing a catastrophic system failure during routine equipment updates. The root cause? Critical components sourced from grey market suppliers, carrying hidden vulnerabilities undetectable until they were activated. Th...

By Mouser Electronics | 09-08-2024

Could usable metals be extracted from the 60 million tons of smartphones, hard drives, and other electronic waste produced every year globally? This advanced recycling challenge is one of the long-term objectives of circular economy implementation in the world...

By Waldom Electronics | 08-08-2024

Waldom Electronics is excited to present the latest installment of the Waldom Executive Series, featuring an exclusive interview with David Loftus, CEO of the Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA). This discussion highlights Loftus's vision for ECI...

By Waldom Electronics | 18-07-2024

In an ambitious effort to address a critical labour shortage threatening domestic chip production, the Biden administration has launched a new workforce development programme funded by the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act. This initiative aims to train and develop...

By Astute Electronics | 10-07-2024

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced that global semiconductor industry sales reached $49.1 billion during May 2024. This marks an increase of 19.3% compared to the May 2023 total of $41.2 billion and a rise of 4.1% compared to the Apri...

By Jack Pollard | 09-07-2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising not only the future of technology and the electronics industry but also the way procurement professionals conduct their work. Currently, much of a procurement specialist’s job is manual. While some automated tool...

By Mouser Electronics | 20-06-2024

Electronic waste, or E-waste, is a growing challenge for the electronics industry. As technologies advance, perfectly usable components often get discarded, ending up in landfills through scrapping. However, the innovative approach known as “Green Stock” reim...

By Waldom Electronics | 20-06-2024

Approximately 90% of S&P 500 companies have implemented environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programmes, publishing annual reports for shareholders and the public. In the electronics industry, ESG reporting has become crucial due to the sector's un...

By Waldom Electronics | 13-06-2024

Chances are, by now, you’ve heard talk of APIs and their prevalence in our work and home lives. In a world moving more toward automation every day, the API (Application Programming Interface) serves to provide us the material we’re searching for in a cohesive...

By Mouser Electronics | 05-06-2024

From January to April, the added value of electronic information manufacturing industries above designated size increased by 13.6% year-on-year. This growth outpaced both the general industrial sector and the high-tech manufacturing industry by 7.3 and 5.2 per...

By IBS Electronics | 05-06-2024

In early 2024, China's General Administration of Customs reported a 23.5% increase in integrated circuit (IC) imports and exports. This surge highlights China's strategic position in the global semiconductor industry. As the world's largest and fastest-growing...

By IBS Electronics | 23-05-2024

Counterfeit electronic components are one of the leading threats to the integrity of the electronics supply chain. A rigorous approach to sourcing and due diligence once parts arrive can help keep fraudulent components out of finished goods. So can staying abr...

By Jack Pollard | 20-05-2024