Force Tech Talks

Following the success of our previous obsolescence roundtable, the Force Technologies team returns to answer more real-world questions from engineers, procurement specialists and manufacturers. In Episode 22, we discuss: Should you make a lifetime buy when components become obsolete? How procurement teams can become involved earlier in obsolescence planning When a redesign is necessary and when al...

Force Tech Talk Ep21: How Counterfeits Affect Military and Aerospace Subsystems   In Episode 21 of Force Tech Talk, Ben Savage MIIOM sits down with Eder to explain exactly how counterfeiting works in the semiconductor industry, what detection methods are available, and why the industry standards that govern testing, AS6081 and AS6171, exist for good reason.   They cover: How black topping works an...

Force Tech Talks Episode 20 - Five Critical Questions on Component Obsolescence, Answered In the latest episode of our Force Tech Talks, Karen Salmon, Charlotte Hughes, Ben Savage and Eder discuss the questions you keep asking about obsolescence management, end-of-life notices, engineering under pressure, form fit function replacements, and balancing just-in-time with 30-year product lifecycles. T...

Force Tech Talk Episode 19: The Continuity Principle   The Five Elements of Continuity Principle define how aerospace and defence manufacturers sustain product lifecycles spanning 25+ years when component production runs last only months.   In this episode of our Tech Talks, Karen Salmon, CEO of Force Technologies, outlines the five critical elements that prevent customers from being caught out by...

Episode 18 - Continuous Improvement Efforts and Different Types Of Waste Everything looks stable. The KPIs are green, the output is steady, and the processes are documented. But for many in defence and aerospace, a hidden risk is growing. When the "experts on the floor" the people who touch the components every day stop suggesting improvements, the process doesn't just plateau. It begins to fossil...

Force Tech Talks - Episode 17: Long Term Storage of Electronic Components Hosted by Charlotte Hughes and Ben Savage   Are you facing component obsolescence challenges? Struggling with last-time buys or trying to figure out how to keep your critical parts safe for the next 10, 15, or even 20 years?   In this episode, we dive deep into long-term storage for electronic components, what works, what do...

Force Tech Talks - Episode 16: COTS vs Custom Packaging Hosted by Charlotte Hughes and Ben Savage Welcome to Episode 16 of Force Tech Talks and our very first episode in the new studio setup. In this instalment, Charlotte and Ben explore one of the most discussed topics in the obsolescence and semiconductor space: COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) Packaging versus Custom Packaging. What is the diffe...