

The Electronic Components Supply Network provides regular updates to the UK, European and International electronics trade press on topics affecting the industry with particular emphasis on reporting key market data. Our aim in sharing key market data with the industry via the media is to enable wide understanding of the electronic components market and its role in the economy. An Outstanding March Result but a Single Swallow Doesn’t Make a Summer… The latest performance figures from the UK and Ireland Manufacturer Authorised Distributors of electronic components sector released today by afdec (part of the Electronic Components Supply Network) show a remarkable 27.2% increase in Billings (net sales invoiced less credits) in March 2010 when compared to the previous month and a 25.8% increase when compared to the same month last year… Document here… UK – Electronic Components Industry Dinner – Thursday June 12th – Chelsea, London… We are delighted to have secured an acknowledged leader in the field of commercialising space research Mr Andy Bradford – Engineering Director – Surrey Satellite Technology to provide us with an insight into “Affordable Access to Space” and the activities of Surrey Space Centre…. Extracting Metrics From Design Win Tracking Systems… ecsn members are all too well aware of the shortcomings of their existing Design Win Tracking systems… However there could be an opportunity for all to share best practice and determine if it is possible to extract the value (£) of UK Design Win activity from these systems on a monthly basis. A “kick-off” meeting will be held at 16:00 on Thursday 6th May ’10 led by Tony Frere… Contact Jill if you wish to participate. Avoiding Counterfeit Electronic Components… The Anti Counterfeiting Forum… Enviromental Legislation |