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ECIA Issues Guidelines for Commercial Electronic Parts

News TickerBy News Desk October 11, 2013 Leave a comment

The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) announces the release of an industry guideline for Certificates of Conformance for Commercial Electronic Parts. The guideline was developed to address a customer’s request for traceabilty records. It identifies the need for and outlines the requirements of an Authorized Distributor Certificate of Conformance. The authorized distributors of electronic parts are committed to supplying…

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EU to Move on Conflict Minerals Law

News TickerBy News Desk October 10, 2013 Leave a comment

Manufacturers that don’t want to be caught off guard by a European Union (EU) conflict minerals regulation can learn about upcoming legislation directly from key government officials and hear what industry leaders are doing to prepare for compliance with EU and U.S. laws at IPC’s Conflict Minerals: Complying with EU and US Laws conference, October…

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Gartner IDs 10 Key Tech Trends for 2014

Business/Finance, Industry Trends, News Analysis, Supply ChainBy Barbara Jorgensen October 10, 2013 1 Comment

With every new technology comes the opportunity for supply chain partners to tap into new customers or markets. Market research firm Gartner has identified the top 10 technology trends it deems strategic for most organizations during 2014. Gartner defines a strategic technology as one with the potential for significant impact on the enterprise in the…

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Mouser Gets AS9100C OK

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Mouser Electronics, Inc., a top design engineering resource and global authorized distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, today announced that it has satisfied the rigorous audits of process control, quality management, and risk management, to be registered to AS9100C. Established as the industry’s gold standard for quality and control, AS9100C is a quality management certification…

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EPC Names Digi-Key as Channel Partner

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Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, today announced new inventory of Gallium Nitride (GaN) power management products, available for immediate shipment as part of an exclusive global distribution agreement with Efficient Power Conversion (EPC). EPC is the leader in enhancement mode Gallium Nitride based power…

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PC Brands Thrive in Local Markets

Industry Trends, News TickerBy News Desk October 10, 2013 Leave a comment

It has been tough times in the PC market over the past several years with PC shipment volumes contracting since early 2012 and pulling down shipments of most PC vendors. Nevertheless, a few local heroes are finding ways to grow their business despite the challenging conditions and sometimes volatile monthly trends. Chinese vendor Tongfang (ranked…

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There’s Death in Those Counterfeits

Business/Finance, Featured Blogs, Industries, Mil/aero, News Analysis, Ojo-Mojo Tech ReportBy Bolaji Ojo October 9, 2013 2 Comments

Counterfeits and counterfeiters can kill and may already be responsible for the loss of countless human lives worldwide. So far, though, the human toll of the damaging impact of counterfeiting has been lost in the din of words over how fake products are hurting the electronics industry supply chain and damaging the reputation of companies…

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What RoHS 2 Means for Buyers and the Channel

Best Practices, Compliance, Component Sourcing, Distribution, Features, Green, Industry Trends, LogisticsBy Barbara Jorgensen October 9, 2013 Leave a comment

Now that the EU’s Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) has been around awhile, manufacturers have a pretty good idea what’s necessary to comply with the directive. Now RoHS 2 is on the horizon, and the role channel partners play in environmental compliance efforts will be expanded. “What [RoHS 2] does is expand the requirement for…

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STMicro Gets Cisco CSR Award

News WireBy News Desk October 9, 2013 Leave a comment

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has received the 2013 Excellence in Sustainability Award from Cisco. This prestigious award recognizes ST for demonstrating transparency and accountability for the environmental and social impacts of their operations, and partnering with Cisco on projects and solutions, as well as demonstrated leadership…

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SMTC Bags SpiderCloud Business

Business/Finance, Communications, EMS, Industries, News Analysis, News Ticker, Supply Chain, UncategorizedBy Bolaji Ojo October 9, 2013 Leave a comment

SMTC Corp. said it has signed an agreement to provide contract manufacturing services to communications equipment vendor SpiderCloud Wireless in North America, helping to boost sales at the EMS provider. The sales potential and volume shipment of the transaction was not disclosed and privately-owned SpiderCloud does not disclose its revenue numbers. Aside from the additional…

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