Case Studies & Articles

See how teams hit build dates and get the playbooks to do it.

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Stoke

How Stoke Space Streamlined Logistics with Cofactr

Supply Chain Resilience (SCR) Simplified

What is supply chain resilience? A simple guide to SCR strategies that help electronics manufacturers reduce risk and navigate supply chain disruptions.

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SOC 2 Explained: Security That Makes Sense

Discover how SOC 2 enhances data security and customer trust. Learn about SOC 2's critical areas and compliance process.

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What are Counterfeit Components?

What are counterfeit electronic components? Learn how to identify fake parts, understand the risks, and protect your electronics supply chain.

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EEcosytem Podcast: AI Meets Supply Chain

How is AI transforming supply chains? In the EECOSYSTEM podcast, Cofactr’s Ed Dodd discusses AI, component sourcing, and the future of electronics supply chains.

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Expert Guide to Understanding Tariffs on Electronic Components: What You Really Need to Know

Tariffs aren’t fun, but with a little know-how, you can keep them from throwing your project into chaos.

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What Are the Highest Risk Electronic Components?

Let's walk through some of the characteristics of risky components and how you can reduce risk in your bill of materials.

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The Cofactr Story: Making Hardware Not-So-Hard

This is the story of Cofactr, born from a critical observation: hardware manufacturing needed to evolve as rapidly as software development.

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Why You Need to Bake MSL Rated Components

Electronic components with an MSL rating may require baking before they can be used in assembly without problems.

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RoHS 3 & REACH - How Electronics Buyers Can Stay Compliant

Substances named in RoHS 3 are prohibited in electronics sold into the EU, and similar standards apply in the US.

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Which Component Swaps Provide Maximum Value?

One risk-reduction strategy that companies are starting to embrace is creation of design variants.

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What to Do When Excess Electronics Inventory is a Problem

By all accounts, the electronics supply chain will be in a state of excess inventory well into 2023.

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What Is the Shelf Life for Electronic Components?

Make sure you understand how to inspect electronic components for shelf life problems and properly store components.

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Case Studies & Articles

Stoke

Supply Chain Resilience (SCR) Simplified

SOC 2 Explained: Security That Makes Sense

What are Counterfeit Components?

EEcosytem Podcast: AI Meets Supply Chain

Expert Guide to Understanding Tariffs on Electronic Components: What You Really Need to Know

What Are the Highest Risk Electronic Components?

The Cofactr Story: Making Hardware Not-So-Hard

Why You Need to Bake MSL Rated Components

RoHS 3 & REACH - How Electronics Buyers Can Stay Compliant

Which Component Swaps Provide Maximum Value?

What to Do When Excess Electronics Inventory is a Problem

What Is the Shelf Life for Electronic Components?

The world’s most innovative hardware teams trust Cofactr to keep building without delays.