The Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) has announced that Mark Larson, vice chairman of Digi-Key Electronics is the recipient of ERA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award was created to recognize individuals who play an integral role in supporting the manufacturers’ representative model in the electronics industry. The award was presented at the association’s 50th…
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This article is part of AspenCore Media’s Special Project on Huawei, dissecting the global impact if China’s telecom equipment giant is sanctioned by the United States and its allies. Huawei Technologies Co. — the controversial Chinese vendor of networking gear and smartphones — faces the real possibility that its telecom equipment will be banned from U.S.…
DetailsThe Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) has announced that David Norris, president of Norris & Associates Inc. of Hingham, Mass., is the 13th recipient of the Ray Hall Spirit of ERA Award. Norris is the association’s current president and has served on the ERA Executive Committee since 2004. The Ray Hall Spirit of ERA Award was…
DetailsBusiness growth thrives in environments where leadership clearly and consistently focuses on guiding with purpose and integrity. For its continued commitment to these core values, Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT), a leading global technology solutions provider, has been recognized as one of the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere® Institute, a global leader in defining and…
DetailsLansdale Semiconductor, Inc has promoted Michael “Mac” McNaughton to Quality Assurance Manager. According to R. Dale Lillard, President, Lansdale, ” McNaughton will be responsible for all the company’s quality assurance and control functions, including Lansdale’s ISO9001/2015 Certification and the Qualified Military Line to Mil-PRF-38535 requirements “. McNaughton has been employed by Lansdale for over 30…
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Augmented reality (AR) started life in the entertainment sector, but can it be deployed in the manufacturing world to truly add value? We all love the idea of putting on a virtual reality (VR) headset and being transported to another world, or finding ourselves courtside at a basketball game, but are these tools viable in…
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Supply chain security is essential, and as thieves get smarter and more sophisticated, it's up to warehouse managers to find ways to protect their investment from the moment it is manufactured to the time it goes on store shelves. Warehouse and supply chain security are evolving to keep up with these growing threats. Let's take…
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Particularly in the electronics supply chain, intellectual property and product designs are the lifeblood of the organization—and a potentially lucrative draw for cybercriminals. Looking for “quick bucks with minimal effort,” has put the supply chain in the crosshairs of cyber miscreants, according latest Symantec Internet Security Threat Report. “Cybercriminals are testing and finding successful new attack strategies…
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In the context of the smart factory, good materials management has the potential to increase efficiency, reduced line stoppages and improve performance throughout the value chain. In a recent survey component shortage was slated as one of the top challenges faced by contract manufacturers, particularly those in tier two and three, below $1 billion in…
DetailsInfinite Electronics, Inc., a leading global supplier of electronic components serving the urgent needs of engineers through a family of highly recognized and trusted brands, has announced that Gabriel Guglielmi has been chosen as the company’s new Vice President of Product Management. Gabriel brings to the company more than 25 years of experience in the…
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