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Oct 15, 2026

Featured Vendors

Erai: Turning Supply Chain Vulnerability into Visibility
Richard Smith, VP of Business Development   
ERAI is a global information services organization that monitors, investigates and reports risks in the electronics supply chain. Through comprehensive databases, real-time counterfeit incident reporting and specialized training programs, ERAI...  Read more ►
Ventex: Building the Next Generation of Semiconductor Equipment Lifecycle Solutions
Brett Pearson, Founder and Strategy & Technology and Olaf Gresens, CEO   
Founded in 1994, Ventex is a leading provider of semiconductor equipment refurbishment, photolithography lifecycle solutions, field service, spare parts, and technical support. The company delivers OEM-spec quality and customer-focused engineering...  Read more ►

Industry Contributors

New Space 3.0 Enables Responsiveness, Resilience and Availability
By Christina Aas, Technical Director, SmallSat Systems, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace [OTCMKTS: KBGGY]  
Christina Aas is the Technology Director for SmallSat Systems at Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, where she leads a talented team in developing Norway’s next generation of small satellites to meet governmental and societal needs.  Read more ►
Agility by Design: How HR Leaders Build Nimble Organizations
By Sheri Harpe, SVP, Chief People Officer (CPO) | Enterprise Operations & Administration Leadership, Tire Discounters  
Markets shift overnight. Customer expectations evolve faster than annual planning cycles. Entire business models can be disrupted in a matter of months.  Read more ►
Beyond the Material: Rethinking Materials Innovation for Today’s AI
By Tim Twining, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Technical Service, Indium Corporation  
Understanding customer applications, manufacturing constraints and system requirements is changing the way materials solutions are developed for next-generation AI hardware.  Read more ►

Feature of the Week

Anti-Counterfeit Solutions Strengthen Trust across the Semiconductor Supply Chain
Anti-counterfeiting solutions play a crucial role in preserving revenue streams, maintaining consumer trust, and protecting brand reputation.  Read more ►
Photonics Advances Semiconductor Performance Through Faster Data Movement
Photonics enhances semiconductor performance by enabling faster data transfer, addressing manufacturing challenges to integrate optical components with established processes.  Read more ►
Electronics ITAD Services: Helping Businesses Manage Retired Technology Securely and Responsibly
Electronics ITAD providers can support companies in systematically consolidating, moving, cataloging, and processing the assets.  Read more ►