Supporting sales representatives through education, advocacy and connections

The Electronics Representatives Association’s CEO, Ed Smith, explains how collaboration, education and advocacy help strengthen the role of manufacturers’ representatives   It is the mission of the Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) to advance and support the professional field sales function in the global electronics industry by providing programs, services and activities that educate, inform and advocate for…

Supporting a strong North American supply chain

The Global Electronics Association’s president and CEO, John W Mitchell, explains how industry collaboration, standards and advocacy are strengthening the supply chain   The Global Electronics Association supports the North American electronics industry by helping companies strengthen supply chains, navigate change and stay competitive in a fast-moving global market. As an industry association serving the electronics manufacturing ecosystem, it brings together manufacturers, suppliers,…

Key fobs: small devices, big responsibility

Memory Protection Devices’ CEO, Daniel B Lynch Sr, discusses the design, sourcing and performance considerations behind dependable key fobs for modern applications   Key fobs have become one of the most common electronic accessories used in daily life. From cars and trucks to garage doors, access control systems, alarm panels, industrial equipment, smart-home devices and office entry systems, key fobs…

Choosing the right thermal management solutions

Newark’s global head of solutions, Cliff Ortmeyer, outlines the practical considerations engineers should consider when selecting electronics cooling technologies   Engineers approach thermal management as a primary design constraint. At a high level, every design starts with assumptions about available power, enclosure type and operating environment. These factors define the thermal envelope and influence decisions throughout the development process.   Maintaining thermal margin helps extend operational…

Cybersecurity Becoming Paramount for the Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain

Cybersecurity is becoming an increasingly important factor in the sourcing of electronic components for aerospace and defense applications. Beyond traditional concerns like quality, traceability, and lifecycle management, buyers are now evaluating whether suppliers can protect sensitive program data throughout the supply chain.  This shift is driven largely by the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) expanded focus on safeguarding Controlled…

Collins opens UK Engineering Centre of Excellence in Wolverhampton

Collins Aerospace has opened its UK Engineering Centre of Excellence in Wolverhampton, describing it as a state-of-the-art, modular and scalable test facility. It will expand the company’s aircraft electrification capabilities. … The post Collins opens UK Engineering Centre of Excellence in Wolverhampton appeared first on Electronics Weekly.