Conventional wisdom typically leads procurement professionals to the conclusion that franchise distribution is always a better choice over independent distribution. What if there was another way? A quality broker can…
“Popcorning” is the term used when an IC cracks during the reflow process due to the expansion of trapped moisture. This can lead to immediate board failure or latent defects,…
This is one of the most creative counterfeits our QC engineers have discovered. The counterfeiters used an EPROM device, which has a UV erase window, and blacktopped over the window…
What To Do When You Receive A Counterfeit Part With increased complexity in the authorized and independent supply chain, it is highly likely you will run across counterfeit electronic components…
Adding an Independent Distributor to your AVL should be done with extreme caution. Although there are cases of counterfeits being supplied by Authorized Distribution, the risk is much higher from…
3 Reasons You Need to Attend a Counterfeit Electronic Component Conference With alarming numbers of counterfeit electronics entering the supply chain, you are likely aware that there are multiple counterfeit…
AERI supports self driving car development. News about the progress of self driving cars never ends. One great website to see it all is Spectrum. In our efforts to help…
Your business depends on a fluid and consistent supply chain. Without an efficient supply chain and timely availability of parts, your business growth and profitability are at risk. This past…
What you need to know about the newly released AS6171 Counterfeit Test Standard The Long Awaited AS6171 Counterfeit Test Method Standard has recently been published. After more than 7…
The DMSMS Conference is a place where the government and its contractors come together to learn best practices for the management of “Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages” Robb HammondRobb Hammond is the…