Diamonds May Be the Electronic Supply Chain’s Best Security
DUST Identity has an anti-counterfeiting technology that allows components marked with diamond dust to be tracked throughout the supply chain.
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DRAM Capex to Plunge 28% in 2019
Following significant capacity investment through 2018, DRAM manufacturers plan to scale back their capex for at least this calendar year. One of the significant questions facing the IC industry in the second half of 2019 is if and when the DRAM market will rebound, according to IC Insights. Any rebound in the market will be…
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Nations Woo Manufacturers in Wake of China Tariffs
Editor’s note: As China’s labor costs increase and tariffs disrupt the supply chain, other nations are lobbying for manufacturers’ attention. Recently, a Vietnam-based manufacturer announced it could help U.S. electronics companies avoid tariffs on Chinese imports. EPSNews reached out to a number of sources for input on this topic, and heard from Maxine Gordon, Regional…
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Contextual AI Improves Safety & Productivity Across the Supply Chain
While smart devices assist employees with multitasking, improved communications and streamlined day-to-day activities across the supply chain, studies have shown that these devices can increase stress levels while reducing a worker’s ability to focus and perform job duties.
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How Small Businesses Can Implement Sustainable Supply Chain Practices
Sustainability is on-trend in the business world. But, how do you view sustainable initiatives — a debilitating upfront investment or an exciting opportunity to enhance your company’s bottom line? Many small businesses find themselves in the former camp. However, new strategies are emerging that may change that. Image by Susan Cipriano from Pixabay What does…
DetailsNewark Expands Embedded Portfolio With Renesas
Newark, the Development Distributor, has expanded its product offering in the embedded systems field with the addition of the Renesas Electronics range to its product portfolio. Engineers can now access Newark’s widest range of analog and embedded products, all in stock and available for same day shipping. Renesas is a leading provider of embedded solutions…
DetailsRutronik Team to Focus on Start-Ups
Rutronik24, the sales organization of Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente GmbH, set up a dedicated team called “BaseCamp” to focus on start-ups, dealing exclusively with the needs and projects of young, innovative companies. In addition to supplying components, the team also offers comprehensive and individually tailored consulting services. To Andrea Bissinger, Director Sales Global at Rutronik24, supporting…
DetailsGlobal Semiconductor Sales Decrease 14.6% From May 2018
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors were $33.1 billion in May 2019, a decrease of 14.6 percent from the May 2018 total of $38.7 billion and 1.9 percent more than the April 2019 total of $32.5 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and…
DetailsBelden Promotes Roel Vestjens to Chief Operating Officer
Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a global leader in high quality, end-to-end signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications today announced that Roel Vestjens, Executive Vice President, Industrial Solutions, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. In this new role to Belden, Mr. Vestjens will continue to report to Belden’s President, CEO, and Chairman John…
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‘Blockchain Fatigue’ Could Stall Supply-Chain Adoption
Supply chain leaders across the globe are talking about the promise of blockchain, but there have been few demonstrations of suitable use cases. OEMs are already tiring of blockchain, according to market research firm Gartner. At its recent Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conferences 2019, the firm predicted that by 2023, 90 percent of blockchain-based supply…
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