ECIA’s March Industry Pulse Survey Index Reaches Lofty Heights for Sales Sentiment
ECIA’s Industry Pulse: Electronic Component Trends and Sentiment March 2026 Atlanta – Sales confidence dominated every sector of the Electronic Components Industry in March, driving the overall sales sentiment index average up to 149.2, the highest level in five years, dating back to April 2021. “All three component categories saw solid improvement, led by Electro-Mechanical […]
Federal Electronics’ Hermosillo Facility Passes ISO 9001 and AS9100 Audit with Zero Findings
CRANSTON, RI — Federal Electronics, a leader in providing advanced electronic manufacturing services, announced that its Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico facility has successfully completed its latest ISO 9001 and AS9100 surveillance audit with outstanding results: zero major or minor non-conformances and zero observations. The audit confirms that the facility continues to meet the strict requirements of […]
Omdia: Global PC shipments grew 3% in 1Q26 as supply chain impacts emerged
LONDON: According to the latest research from Omdia, total shipments of desktops, notebooks, and workstations in 1Q26 increased by 3.2% year-over-year to 64.8 million units. Notebooks (including mobile workstations) saw a modest year-over-year increase of 2.6% in Q1 to 50.8 million units. Meanwhile, desktops (including desktop workstations) performed slightly better, up 5.4% to 14.0 million […]
New Global Electronics Association Report Examines FCC Router Restrictions and Supply Chain Challenges
The Global Electronics Association today released a new report, “Routers, Restrictions, and Reality: The FCC’s Latest Supply Chain Curveball,” examining the Federal Communications Commission’s March 2026 decision to add all foreign-produced consumer routers to its Covered List. The report explores the potential impact of the decision on manufacturers, retailers, broadband providers, and consumers, with a particular […]