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Customs officials in the U.S. are working hard to stem the flow of counterfeit electronic consumer goods, which have a higher risk of malfunctioning and causing injury or property damage …

The military requires a lot of material, and counterfeit goods can be a significant roadblock. The U.S. military demands billions of dollars worth of advanced hardware and holds this equipment …

Counterfeit electronics can pose a threat to the end customer - and not just to their pocketbooks. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development estimates that global imports of counterfeit …

Few industries are as vast, global, complex, and competitively-intense as the electronics industry. Products are becoming more and more intricate, and more and more products not generally thought of as …

Successful electronics companies look all over the world to source their production at the lowest possible cost. But they also work to maintain efficient supply chains so they can quickly expand sales …

As technology improves, the electronics industry finds itself facing increasing levels of counterfeiting. According to the Semiconductor Industry Association, the proliferation of fake semiconductors costs the industry as much as …

Better country of origin labeling can prevent the use of conflict minerals. Many of the most common consumer electronic devices are made with materials and components sourced from around the world …

How can you leverage innovations in enterprise barcode labeling to help your electronics company succeed in a highly competitive global marketplace? Are you overlooking an area where you can reduce supply …

When it comes to limiting the use of hazardous materials in electronics, the European Union has been a major success story. Now, other governments are looking to emulate the Restriction …

Just recently, the tech giant released a report detailing the chemical contents of more than ten-thousand components used in its products. The purpose of this study was to identify risky …

As smartphones and tablets grow in popularity, sales of electronic displays will only increase. The market for these displays is expected to reach $733.7 billion by 2022, according to a …

How many electronic devices have you owned in the past ten years? Probably quite a few. With tech companies releasing annual updates to their top-of-the-line gadgets, the urge to upgrade …

The adoption of the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive in the European Union has led to the widespread restriction of six hazardous materials that were previously included more frequently in electronics …

Let's face it: Most consumers do not treat their electronic devices like things that should last for many years. We're more than happy to trade them in for the latest …

In a globalized market, an increasing number of consumer products come from the developing world. This includes electronics. Many of the components that make up our computers and smart devices …