Raltron Electronics Corp., a renowned worldwide manufacturer and marketer of frequency managed crystals and oscillators is pleased to announce its’ partnership with Sun Marketing Group, Inc., a premier electronics manufacturer representative in the Florida and Puerto Rico markets for over 22 years. Sun Marketing Group enjoys long term relationships and loyalty with customers, distributors, and…
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Transportation spend is a huge cost factor for companies. In fact, transportation is typically the second largest supply chain cost for businesses, behind only direct cost of goods. One of the primary ways to manage this spend has been through transportation management systems (TMS). However, the nature of TMS is changing rapidly, for the better,…
DetailsPhotronics, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAB), a worldwide leader in supplying innovative imaging technology solutions for the global electronics industry, announced today that it has entered into strategic supply and technology license agreements with Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) whereby Photronics will receive outsourced photomask supply volume from Micron. Micron and Photronics will not renew their existing MP Mask…
DetailsPEI-Genesis, Inc., one of the world’s fastest assemblers of precision connectors and cable assemblies, will open a new 54,000-square foot production facility in China. The facility will be fully operational May 1st. The expansion into China is part of the company’s long-term strategic plan to move into new geographic areas. The facility, in Zhuhai, will…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc., the global authorized distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, today announced it has entered into a global distribution agreement and partnership with HALO Electronics – a leading global manufacturer of communication and power magnetic components for Ethernet, telecom, DC/DC converter circuits, and high-voltage isolation applications. The company’s new comprehensive portfolio…
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The semiconductor industry has a potentially critical part to play in mitigating the effects of the natural macroeconomic cycles that occur in the United States economy. As explained in my previous blog, these macroeconomic cycles, which last seven years to 14 years, are beyond the control of any human being, corporation, or nation. We need…
DetailsElectronics customization can be an expensive feature to offer, but the benefits can help outweigh the costs, and a visible supply chain can help you meet your customers' needs while maintaining profitability. Given the market demand for individualization, the question shouldn't be why a company would want to provide customization and personalization – the real…
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Moving supply chains closer to end customers for cost savings and customer responsiveness is one of Craig Carlson's passionate philosophies. Though many other supply-chain managers have regional-manufacturing philosophies, they've candidly admitted that they 1) fear broaching to their executives alternatives to China, or 2) have achieved little movement of their company's overall supply chains. Carlson…
DetailsNewark, N.J. — Panasonic will today formally pledge to provide royalty-free access to software, patents and experience from its product ecosystem to speed the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) software and services, at the Embedded Linux Conference in San Jose, Calif. Panasonic will also announce plans to increase its intellectual property contributions to the AllSeen…
DetailsDallas, Tex. — Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today unveiled TI Precision Labs, the electronics industry’s first comprehensive online classroom for analog engineers. The on-demand courses pair theory and applied lab exercises to deepen the technical expertise of experienced engineers and accelerate the development of those early in their careers. The free, modular curriculum includes…
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