Building Electronic Assemblies for the Marine Industry
Like in many areas, electronic content has increased in products used in the harsh marine environment. Electronic assemblies intended for these applications need special handling. Here are some considerations for electronics intended for marine vessels and maritime equipment.
Supply Chain Disruptions Continue, Reports IPC
Five key themes are combining to define the current economic environment. These include supply chain constraints, manufacturing optimism, inflationary pressures, a tight labor market and the rising risk of a COVID resurgence. Many industries continue to be plagued by supply chain disruptions, and the electronics industry is no exception. While pressure from these disruptions will […]
TestEquity Acquires MCS Test, a leading UK-based test and measurement solutions provider
Acquisition of MCS Test provides an opportunity to expand test and measurement resources, solutions, and product selection in the UK SOUTHLAKE, Texas — TestEquity, a distributor of electronic test, measurement, and production supplies in the U.S. announced today its acquisition of MCS Test, a leading UK-based test and measurement solutions provider. This acquisition is […]
Biden Administration Proposes Significant Increases to Buy American Domestic Content Requirements – Takeaways for Contractors and Subcontractors
From Pillsbury’s Global Trade and Sanctions Blog On July 30, 2021, the Biden Administration published a Proposed Amendment to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) (Proposed Rule) that, among other things, would impose significantly increased U.S. content requirements for U.S. Government procurements when the Buy American Act of 1933 (BAA) applies. These increases follow a trend of tightening […]