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Jul 16
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Massachusetts man charged for selling counterfeit components to military

By Robb Hammond Quality & Counterfeit Avoidance

Peter Picone, owner of Tytronix and Epic International Electronics, has been charged for selling counterfeits to both military and commercial companies. This is just one of a few different cases…

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Jun 06
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How much are manufacturers willing to pay for counterfeit detection?

By Robb Hammond Quality & Counterfeit Avoidance

At AERI we see a large discrepancy between different manufacturer’s thresholds for counterfeit detection. Some manufacturers insist on testing, and as long as the price is competitive and fair they…

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May 22
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French and U.S. Customs Team Up and Seize 480 Shipments of Counterfeit Components

By Robb Hammond Quality & Counterfeit Avoidance

With the economy being so global, it is critical that the world’s governments work together to tackle the growing counterfeit electronic components epidemic. In that spirit, the U.S. and France…

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May 17
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Multiple Smoking Guns – Counterfeits Easily Detected

By Robb Hammond Quality & Counterfeit Avoidance

Here is a fun example that allowed us to detect these fakes with multiple blatant clues. Clue #1; During our inspection process we dip humidity indicator cards (HIC) in water…

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Apr 21
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Using Curve Trace to Detect Counterfeit Electronic Components

By Robb Hammond Quality & Counterfeit Avoidance

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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Mar 04
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New Book About How: Much of Americas Wealth was Built through Counterfeit and Illicit Trade

By Robb Hammond Quality & Counterfeit Avoidance

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,…

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Feb 13
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Man Sentenced to 42 Months in Prison for Violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

By Robb Hammond Quality & Counterfeit Avoidance

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…

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Feb 04
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Account Executive Position Available

By Robb Hammond Company News

Are you a hard working sales person frustrated with sales jobs that offer limited commissions, or territory restrictions?  Do you find sales jobs that demand continued sales growth, but aren’t…

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Feb 04
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AS5553A Released – What Changes Were Made?

By Robb Hammond Quality & Counterfeit Avoidance

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…

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Jan 31
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Servant Leadership Conference

By Robb Hammond Company News

AERI has been enjoying a new leadership model in our organization.  Servant Leadership has not only helped us engage our team, but it is increasing our opportunities to move forward…

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