Online Training for the Electronics Industry InterCEPT provides unparalleled web-based counterfeit avoidance training to individuals who work in and serve the electronics industry. The broad spectrum of courses is specifically designed to augment the skills of this diverse community of professionals with roles in manufacturing, management, procurement, logistics, distribution, marketing, government agencies, law enforcement, attorneys,… Read More

Semiconductor Capex Could Hit Record $100 Billion in 2018 Semiconductor buyers can expect chip supply to increase 8-10% in 2018, as suppliers will boost capital expenditures (capex) 14% to a record $100 billion to build new fabs and expand and upgrade existing facilities, according to IC Insights. The researcher raised its forecast for semiconductor industry… Read More

Distributor of the Year Awards – Who are the Winners? Every year manufacturers award their distributors for various achievements. Below is a sample of awards that were given. There are a lot more so look for an additional post. Future Electronics was awarded the following awards: Abracon – largest Channel Partner Award Panasonic – Distributor… Read More

Putting the Pieces Together for Avnet’s Next Chapter by Bruce Rayner, Content Director In September, the world’s largest electronics distributor announced it was selling its Technology Solutions business for $2.6 billion to Tech Data Corp. A month later, Avnet completed the acquisition of Premier Farnell PLC, a UK-based global distributor, for £691 million. And in… Read More