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ECIA Welcomes New Manufacturers’ Council Members

The ECIA is pleased to announce the following new members of the Manufacturers’ Council: Russ Dzielak, Director of Channel and Key Accounts, Phoenix Contact Dawn Manhart, Sr. Director, Global Distribution and Marketing, Knowles JN Corman, Director...

By Jack Pollard | 17-05-2024

Navigating the Electronic Components Market: Insights from FermionX

As we close in on mid-2024, it offers a moment to assess the landscape of the electronic components market from FermionX’s viewpoint. Industry forecasts often seem detached to us, so hopefully our first-hand experience provides a unique, ground-level perspect...

By Seb Springall | 16-05-2024

Interconnection Watch: Market Insights with Samtec

Electropages sat down with Matt Burns, Global Director of Technical Marketing at Samtec, a global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including connectors and cables, to understand how the market has performed so far in 2024, for...

By Jack Pollard | 14-05-2024

SIA Report: USA Projected to Triple Semiconductor Manufacturing Capacity by 2032

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), in partnership with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), today released a report on the global chip supply chain that projects the United States will triple its domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity from 2022...

By Jack Pollard | 08-05-2024

SIA Q1 2024 Global Semiconductor Sales Report: Increases of 15.2% YoY

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors totaled $137.7 billion during the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 15.2% compared to the first quarter of 2023 but 5.7% less than the fourth quarter of 2023. Sa...

By Jack Pollard | 07-05-2024

EXCLUSIVE A2 Global CEO on Cost Management and Electronics Procurement

Welcome to part two of an exclusive Electropages interview with Frank Cavallaro, Chief Executive Officer for A2 Global Electronics + Solutions, a distributor of electronic components and supply chain services. With more than 25 years of successful leadership e...

By Jack Pollard | 07-05-2024

EXCLUSIVE: A2 Global CEO on Navigating Electronics Supply Chain Challenges

Welcome to an exclusive Electropages interview with Frank Cavallaro, Chief Executive Officer for A2 Global Electronics + Solutions, a distributor of electronic components and supply chain services. With more than 25 years of successful leadership experience wi...

By Jack Pollard | 30-04-2024

Expert Tips for Identifying Counterfeit Electronic Components

In today's electronics market, the surge of counterfeit electronic components poses escalating challenges for manufacturers, suppliers, and consumers. Driven by complex global supply chains and rising demand for cost-effective alternatives, this trend threaten...

By Mouser Electronics | 29-04-2024

Future Semiconductor Workforce: SIA's Detailed Policy Guide

The semiconductor industry, central to the modern electronics market, relies heavily on the expertise of its workforce. Skilled professionals in this field are crucial for maintaining the pace of advancements and meeting the growing demands for electro...

By Jack Pollard | 18-04-2024

Earthquake Impacts Semiconductor Manufacturers in Taiwan

On April 3, 2024, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Taiwan before 8:00 a.m. local time. This was the strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years, leading to evacuations of numerous buildings that were in danger of collapsing. Taiwan is central in en...

By Fusion Worldwide | 04-04-2024

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 16.3% Year-to-Year in February

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor industry sales totalled $46.2 billion during the month of February 2024, an increase of 16.3% compared to the February 2023 total of $39.7 billion but a decrease of 3.1% from the...

By Jack Pollard | 04-04-2024

WT Microelectronics Completes Acquisition of Future Electronics

WT Microelectronics today announced that it has successfully completed its acquisition of Future Electronics Inc for an enterprise value of US$3.8 billion.  Creating a Global Electronics Distribution Powerhouse WT Microelectronics and Future Electronics are jo...

By Jack Pollard | 03-04-2024

Key Tips: Detecting Counterfeit Components in Aerospace Applications

There are over 45,000 FAA-managed daily flights in the US alone. If you look at the global passenger industry, that number jumps up to over 100,000 flights. These are people traveling to Costa Rica for vacation, Des Moines for family, or Japan for a new cultur...

By AERI | 03-04-2024

Galco & Balluff Strategic Partnership Expands Portfolio

Galco, a leader in the industrial and electronics automation sector, proudly announces a significant enhancement to its product line-up through a new partnership with Balluff, a global leader in providing high-quality sensor, identification, and network soluti...

By Jack Pollard | 03-04-2024