The electronics manufacturing industry has changed rapidly and the recent advances in this field show no signs of slowing down. The demand for electronic components is on the rise, driven by a variety of factors, such as the growing use of electronic devices in everyday life, the increased tendency to automate industrial processes and technological advances in automotive electronics.

In this highly competitive market, one issue that manufacturers must come to terms with is the shorter life cycles of their products, and the fact that some of the electronic components in them are prone to short obsolescence cycles. Our in-depth industry report highlights these issues and much more.