AERI began using curve trace analysis to detect counterfeits a few years ago and we have found it to be a very good tool to aid in our investigation. Most…
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Frustrated with the continuation of more and more counterfeit electronic components entering the supply chain, I have overlooked how our nation significantly benefitted from the same, what we would consider,…
Taking export compliance seriously is a must today. It is important to safeguard the latest technology from people and countries that intend to use it for harm. Responsibility in our…
The second version of AS5553 has been released. It has not changed significantly, but there are many changes to help it become more internationally accepted. The working group created for…
Canadian military planes are the next to fall victim to counterfeit electronic components. Although, the specific plane that they discovered them in is, US designed, Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules transport…
To make the detection of counterfeits even more tricky, we know that even the original manufacturers do re-mark their parts for different reasons. In this rampant counterfeit market it is…
Canada’s CBC has done some homework and created a great graphic describing the world’s creation and consumption of counterfeit goods. Data which documents the dollars and percentage of total counterfeit…
The Navy seems to be the leader in working with other government agencies to take down distributors who are selling sub-standard and counterfeit electronic components. This is the third big…
The DLA has been taking a lot of heat from much of the industry about the new DNA marking requirements for the 5962 series of electronic components. They have had…
The long awaited AS6081 has finally been released. There is still discussion about if it goes too far or too short to serve its purpose, but it is definitely a…
