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ByteSnap Design has released a free interactive BOM Health Self-Assessment tool, helping engineering managers and technical directors understand their organisation’s exposure to component obsolescence risk. The online calculator is designed for manufacturers who suspect component obsolescence may be slowing them down but lack clear visibility into whether their current processes are sufficient. Rather than reacting
When President Trump announced a 100% tariff on Chinese imports, set to take effect 1st November, the electronics industry felt the jolt immediately. For a sector that depends on Chinese-made components for everything from chips to smart home devices, the move represents more price hikes and the explicit need for a seismic shift in global
It may be a black market usually associated with badly spelt, poor quality handbags and boxes of goods that “fell off the back of a lorry” but the global fake goods market is responsible for more than 350,000 serious injuries every year and 70 deaths. That’s according to the US-based National Crime Prevention Council which
ByteSnap Design has published a strategic guide, entitled ‘How to Create a Production Ready BOM: UK Manufacturers Guide’, addressing one of manufacturing’s most underestimated business risks: Bill of Materials (BOM) management. The comprehensive guide draws on ByteSnap Design’s 17 years of experience advising UK and global manufacturing companies on designing and producing embedded electronics products.
2026 marks a different stage for Europe’s battery industry. For several years, the focus has been on scale, investment and technological progress. That conversation hasn’t ended, but there is now a noticeable shift towards demonstrating that the systems and processes being put in place can stand up to scrutiny. The last 12 months have provided
China holds a kill switch. But whose fault is that? Resistance to Chinese tech in Europe began a long time ago, with Huawei being excluded from infrastructure projects, such as building the 5G network. While there was no evidence of a Chinese government backdoor into European systems, governments didn’t want to risk it. What was
By Frank Cavallaro, CEO, A2 Global Electronics The electronics industry faces mounting challenges as governments enact stringent tariff regulations to protect domestic industries and address geopolitical concerns. For procurement professionals in electronics, these new tariffs have reshaped sourcing strategies and emphasised the critical need for robust traceability systems. The growing importance of traceability in electronics
The word ‘tariff’ has defined much of the geopolitical landscape throughout the first half of 2025. Global trade has undoubtedly been disrupted by the uncertainty of what may come next, as the parameters for any proposed duties have been increased, decreased, delayed and cancelled seemingly at a moment’s notice. Businesses across all industry sectors have
Asset tracking is evolving – are you ready to take advantage? Astute’s technology partner for its SALUS solution, Convert Technologies, is presenting a webinar with Semtech Corporation to showcase how dual-band location intelligence is transforming logistics, manufacturing, and industrial operations. Many businesses already rely on Sub-GHz LoRaWAN networks, but by adding 2.4GHz location reporting, companies
Date code restrictions have long been a concern for both distributors and manufacturers of electronic components. Many customers are hesitant to accept components with date codes older than three years, even when these parts remain perfectly functional. This ingrained mindset often leads to unnecessary supply chain challenges, wasted resources, and avoidable electronic waste (e-waste). As