In the competitive world of automotive manufacturing, innovation alone is not enough for success—reliable supply chains are equally essential. For instance, Tesla–a leading force in the electric vehicle (EV) industry–once collaborated with Bossard Group, a Swiss-based provider of fasteners and logistics solutions. Although their formal contract concluded in 2017, the contributions they made during that period are noteworthy. After reading this blog, readers will understand how Bossard’s parts and services aided Tesla’s manufacturing capabilities, illustrating the value of implementing partnerships in modern production operations. Read more >>

Headquartered in Peabody, Massachusetts, Analogic Corporation is a premiere designer and manufacturer of advanced imaging equipment—be it for medical imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), digital mammography, ultrasound or explosives detection. Established in 1967, Analogic Corporation’s nearly 50 years of experience in the advanced imaging field includes creating the world’s first instant imaging computed tomography system scanner, and developing the first logarithmic analog-to-digital converter. Read more >>

The semiconductor industry, which started up in the 1960’s, has since grown to become a very lucrative $249 billion industry, with some estimates putting the value closer to $304 billion. The industry is composed of an array of companies all involved in the design and fabrication of various semiconductor devices. The international semiconductor industry is spearheaded by the more well-known technology advanced countries such as the USA, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and the European Union. Read more >>

Infineon Technologies, a German-based manufacturer founded in April 1999, is involved in developing semiconductors and system solutions for both automotive and industrial electronics, chip card, and security applications. The company was spun off from its parent company Siemens AG, which is an international engineering and electronics conglomerate that specializes in activities ranging in industry, energy, transportation, and healthcare. Siemens, along with its subsidiaries, employ over 360,000 people across 190 countries, bringing in around 80.30 billion euros in annual revenue. Read more >>

William Shockley started Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory as a division of Beckman Instruments in 1956. He recruited former colleagues from Bell Labs and hired the best graduates coming from American engineering school in order to move forward with his plan of developing a new “4-layer diode” that would be work much better than current transistors. Only one year later, these new hired engineers left and decided to form their own company, thus turning to Fairchild Camera and Instrument. Read more >>

What are Terminal Blocks and Why are They Used for? - Terminal Blocks are used for wiring between two electronic devices. They are one of the most used connections among various items of equipment. The blocks are clamped down by metal by a PCB, a process control block. Terminal blocks come in a variety of sizes and terminal quantities. Some of their uses include chassis grounds, such as record players or they are also surge protectors. Read more >>

Company with an International Presence: Esterline Souriau is a privately held group that was established in 1917. Esterline Souriau started with only 20 employees and was created by Mr. Sauriau. Over time, Souriau has gone through several acquisitions. The first acquisition was in 1989, when it was acquired by Framatome. The company was acquired once again in 2006 by Sagard , with the most recent acquisition being in 2011 by Esterline. Read more >>

Amongst the Best Delivering Semiconductor Products for Multifarious Industry: Richco Plastics was established in 1954 and is a manufacturer of semiconductor products for all fastening and cable management needs. The company has locations worldwide that has enabled them to have numerous partners and alliances. Richco Plastics has manufacturing facilities located in the United States, United Kingdom, Spain and China. The markets Richco products serve include the following: Read more >>

Amongst the Best who provides the Perfect: Keystones Electronics has been around for over sixty years and is a manufacturer of precision electronic interconnect components and hardware. They meet the standard customers requirements, but Keystone Electronics also designs and manufactures products to meet your custom needs. Read more >>

The Inventor of the Innovative EPAD Technology: Sunnyvale, California based company; Advanced Linear Devices Inc. was established in 1985. They have become a leader in developing precision CMOS linear integrated circuits. This company has had many industrial firsts over the years that have set the standard high and their made their reputation excellent. Read more >>