Eric Karofsky Quotes (3 Quotes)

The standard is critically important, as companies have been struggling over their materials information. They really need a format. The standard will be very positive for component suppliers delivering the information and for the OEMs and contract manufacturers CM that are consuming the information.

Companies in the electronics supply chain ultimately need real-time content that is integrated with a robust Product Data Management (PDM) system.

Suppliers don't want to run two lines. This will become a big issue for the industry because there is still a market need for those non-compliant legacy components.