by Maureen Perroni, on January 25, 2017
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 …
Read Storyby Joe Longo, on January 23, 2017
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 …
Read Storyby Craig Hodgson, on December 27, 2016
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 …
Read Storyby Craig Hodgson, on December 5, 2016
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 …
Read Storyby Craig Hodgson, on September 14, 2016
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 …
Read Storyby Craig Hodgson, on August 11, 2016
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 …
Read Storyby Jessica Plourde Hutter, on July 22, 2016
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 …
Read Storyby Craig Hodgson, on July 19, 2016
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 …
Read Storyby Maureen Perroni, on May 4, 2016
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 …
Read Storyby Joe Longo, on April 28, 2016
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 …
Read Storyby Maureen Perroni, on April 20, 2016
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 …
Read Storyby Ken Allen, on April 13, 2016
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 …
Read Storyby Joe Longo, on April 7, 2016
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 …
Read Storyby Ken Allen, on March 25, 2016
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 …
Read Storyby Jon Jagelsky, on February 26, 2016
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 …
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