Is there a proven electronic component selection process that will help you get into manufacturing with a minimum of stress? Actually, yes, and it can be broken down into these 18 steps. Prefer listening to reading? Listen … [Read more...]
How To Verify that a Component’s FCC or CE Certificate is Legitimate?
If you are developing a new product, you need to pick standard off-the-shelf components and modules as much as possible and you need to consider compliance at this stage. If your product will include electronic components and will need … [Read more...]
Chennai, India: A Growing Manufacturing Hub for Electronics
Last month, in Moving Manufacturing to Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, or India (Pros & Cons), I compared 4 manufacturing hubs in Asia that seem well-positioned to receive additional activity, as many American companies try and "decouple" … [Read more...]
5 Difficulties Importers Are Currently Faced With When Preparing For 2022 [Podcast]
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In this episode… The coronavirus pandemic has caused a number of difficulties for importers with Chinese or Asian suppliers. Lack of visibility over suppliers, lockdowns, increased supply chain risks, sea freight delays and very high costs … [Read more...]
Buying Electronic Components In Advance In China To Avoid Further Price Hikes
Several customers have asked us for help with buying electronic components in advance recently. If you purchase electronics from China, you have certainly noticed that prices have kept rising, and in some cases, the lead times are 6 … [Read more...]