Evertiq Expo Gothenburg: From defence to semiconductors to the EMS industry September 03, 2025 Evertiq Expo Gothenburg returns on 4 September 2025 with a programme that spans defence, semiconductors, EMS manufacturing, sustainability, cybersecurity, and much more
COGD marks two decades in fight against obsolescence risks September 03, 2025 The Component Obsolescence Group Deutschland (COGD) is marking its 20th anniversary as it intensifies its efforts to help companies address the growing challenge of component and material obsolescence.
The component lifecycle is collapsing under its own progress September 01, 2025 The real crisis isn’t that obsolescence happens – it's that the industry still acts like it won’t.
Anglia signs franchise agreement with Winslow Adaptics July 08, 2025 Anglia Components adds IC sockets, adapters and semiconductor hardware from Winslow Adaptics, a UK-based designer and component manufacturer.
Facing the inevitable: how to outsmart semiconductor obsolescence April 29, 2025 At Evertiq Expo in Tampere, Ronny Nitsche, Regional Sales Manager at Rochester Electronics, discussed strategies for minimising the impact of semiconductor shortages and product discontinuations through proactive obsolescence management.
COGD calls for stronger risk analysis and proactive obsolescence management April 02, 2025 The newly re-elected board of the Component Obsolescence Group Deutschland (COGD) is urging German industrial companies to enhance risk analysis and adopt proactive obsolescence management strategies amid growing supply chain challenges.
Evertiq Expo Tampere 2025: from chips strategies to cybersecurity March 17, 2025 Evertiq Expo Tampere is gearing up for its return to Tampere Hall on March 27, 2025, bringing together key players from the electronics industry for a full day of networking, knowledge sharing, and business development.
Obsolescence: a question of when, not if March 04, 2025 “It’s inevitable; you just have to accept it. The first step is to be aware that it will happen, whether you want it to or not.” That’s what Ronny Nietzsche, regional sales manager Nordic-Baltic region at Rochester Electronics, says about component obsolescence.
Variosystems expands in Sri Lanka January 29, 2025 System provider for electronics solutions, Variosytems, is boosting its expertise by opening a new global Engineering Service Center in Sri Lanka.
The Road to Digitalizing Obsolescence Management Digitalization will not solve all the problems in companies‘ processes, but could pave the way to address huge challenges like the unceasing issue of obsolescence management. Sourceability’s Datalynq is a huge step towards digitalizing risk management and obsolescence planning for designers and purchasers.
The Excess Enigma: Solving the Supply Chain Puzzle Transform your excess inventory into a powerful asset with Chip 1 Exchange! In today’s fast-paced market, effective surplus optimization is key to unlocking capital, boosting cash flow, and reducing storage costs. With our innovative solutions tailored for time-sensitive industries, like fresh produce and pharmaceuticals, you can avoid costly overstock and free resources for growth. Don’t let excess inventory hold your business back.
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How to deal with semiconductor excess inventory October 08, 2024 After allocation comes excess inventory. The panic buying of recent years, combined with strict terms from manufacturers and distributors have led to massive inventory buildups. So, how to get rid of excess smartly?
5th COGD Obsolescence Day to focus on strategic risk management October 03, 2024 The Component Obsolescence Group Deutschland (COGD) is hosting the 5th Obsolescence Day at electronica 2024 in Munich on November 15. The event will address the growing challenge of obsolescence in key components, materials, and software, which continues to pose risks to industrial production and maintenance.
Evertiq Expo reaches new heights in Gothenburg September 23, 2024 On September 19, Evertiq Expo Gothenburg reached new heights, setting a visitor record as the Swedish electronics industry gathered at the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre in Gothenburg.
Teledyne e2v HiRel enters partnership with Flip Electronics September 11, 2024 High-reliability semiconductor solutions provider, Teledyne e2v HiRel Electronics, has entered into a new partnership with Flip Electronics, a distributor based in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Insights from Evertiq Expo Berlin 2024 June 24, 2024 Evertiq Expo Berlin 2024 recently concluded its third successful event, drawing industry leaders and experts to the Science and Technology Park Berlin Adlershof. With a focus on key challenges and innovations in the electronics sector, the expo featured insightful presentations and discussions.
The stage is set for Evertiq Expo Berlin 2024 June 17, 2024 The next Evertiqs Expo in Berlin is just around the corner. This year, Evertiq has paid special attention to market and global trends, and we believe that our programme reflects this.
Rochester accelerates lifecycle support with NXP May 22, 2024 When technology undergoes rapid advancements, managing a consistent and long-term supply chain can be a challenge. to address this issue, NXP has partnered with Rochester Electronics for continued customer support on active and obsolete devices.
Obsolescence: navigating challenges in an ever-evolving industry May 03, 2024 Component obsolescence is a topic that is not talked about frequently enough. It is after all an inevitable aspect of our industry driven by constant innovation – but that doesn't have to mean product obsolescence.
Rochester and IM ensure availability of legacy storage solutions March 26, 2024 Rochester Electronics and Intelligent Memory (IM) have joined forces to ensure the continued availability of mature and legacy DRAM and NAND storage solutions tailored for industrial and embedded applications.
Evertiq Expo Sophia Antipolis is just around the corner February 07, 2024 Time is drawing close for Evertiq's first-ever Expo on the French Riviera. Evertiq has paid close attention to the ongoing developments in the market and the world at large and organised a program that reflects just that.
3 Steps to Creating a Resilient Lifecycle Management Strategy Lifecycle management is an inherent and often inconvenient part of the electronic component industry, but it does not have to cause logistical headaches. Understanding the implications of last-time buys (LTB) and end-of-life (EOL) notices for your business is the first step in mitigating the risks associated with the obsolescence stage of lifecycle management. The second step is ensuring that sourcing partners have the tools to support you when obsolescence threatens to disrupt your production.
Jens Gamperl resigns as CEO of Sourceability November 20, 2023 Jens Gamperl, who founded Sourceability back in 2015, announces via LinkedIn that he has resigned as CEO of Sourceability.
The Road to Digitalizing Obsolescence Management Digitalization will not solve all the problems in companies‘ processes, but could pave the way to address huge challenges like the unceasing issue of obsolescence management. Sourceability’s Datalynq is a huge step towards digitalizing risk management and obsolescence planning for designers and purchasers.
Jabil acquires component recovery specialist Retronix November 06, 2023 EMS provider Jabil has acquired Retronix, a specialist in the reclamation and refurbishment of electronic components.
Understanding the Power of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Gain a competitive edge in the electronic components industry by using logistics and supply chain management to proactively mitigate risk.
Avoiding the costs of obsolescence, in six steps October 12, 2023 Obsolescence is something unavoidable. It’s in the nature of our industry to keep innovating and thus leaving the old behind. But component obsolescence should not mean product obsolescence.
Evertiq Expo Gothenburg is just around the corner September 12, 2023 Next week, on September 20th, Evertiq Expo Gothenburg is set to make its return. The event, hosted at the Svenska Mässan Exhibition Centre, has been a magnet for industry enthusiasts, experts, and business leaders from across the country and around the world for several years.
Converge opens new office in Japan August 09, 2023 Converge, an Arrow Company, has expanded its reach with the opening of its newest office and entity in Yokohama, Japan.
Rochester Electronics see a continued increase in obsolescence risks July 12, 2023 During the first half of 2023, Rochester Electronics has seen a massive increase in unforecasted EOLs, which has been catching the industry by surprise. Rochester is trying to work with the manufacturers of these semiconductors to ease the issue this creates and to provide a more long-term solution for supply.
Evertiq Expo Berlin – positive vibes from the German electronics industry June 30, 2023 On June 29, 2023, Evertiq opened the doors to its second-ever Evertiq Expo in the German capital. And following the turnout, we’re looking forward to next year already.