86 SMT007 MAGAZINE I FEBRUARY 2019
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Powerful Prototypes: What Is Your
Supply Chain Telling You About
Components?
E
Right now, many, many parts are in short sup-
ply, or unavailable with extraordinarily long
lead times. Allocation is the word of the day
and substitutions are your friend. Sure, elec-
tronics components shortage happens every
now and then in this industry. It's a periodic
nuisance, but what should you do for the long
term? Read on.
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What Electronics Manufacturers
Need to Know About RoHS 3
Compliance
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On July 22, 2019, the latest incarnation of RoHS
will come into full effect across the European
Union. So, what has changed? And what ex-
actly are the implications for U.K. electronics
manufacturers? This article provides a recap of
what RoHS is, why it matters, and the steps
that OEMs will need to take to ensure compli-
ance.
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Tempo Automation Expands Team
and Celebrates Momentum in 2018
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Tempo Automation
announced key mile-
stones at year-end,
highlighting com-
pany growth, expan-
sion in key markets,
and its mission to
transform the way
technology manufacturers bring new products
to market by reaching new levels of speed, pre-
cision, and innovation.
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Jabil Expands Retail Innovation
Ecosystem
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Jabil Inc. ex-
panded its eco-
system of inno-
vation partners
to speed the
delivery of advanced retail automation solu-
tions.
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