10 years in storage. Still fit for production? A date code doesn't tell the full story. Chip 1 Laboratories evaluates storage, solderability & performance to support informed decisions. Ask our experts at Lab Day, 29 October. Register here- chip1.com/lab-day #Chip1

ELECTRONICA 2026 → 3 weeks to go The trail leads somewhere unexpected. Clue 3 of 6: Retreat. A place to pause, exchange sourcing ideas and have conversations worth staying for. The destination? Still a secret. 10–13 Nov | Munich Hall C4, Stand 201 #CHIP1 #Electronica2026

Five parts. Four passed initial checks. One needed three closer inspections. Can you spot which one? Join Daniel Tamanini & Iman Hashemi at Lab Day on 29 October as they reveal the answer and the evidence behind it. Register here- chip1.com/lab-day #Chip1

ELECTRONICA 2026 → 4 weeks to go Every sourcing team has a list that keeps growing. Clue 2 of 6: Growth. Bring your oldest unresolved part to Munich. Let’s explore alternative components and new sourcing routes together. Hall C4, Stand 201. Just follow the green... #Chip1

The best supply chain work often goes unnoticed. No delays. No parts issues. Just date codes checked, paperwork verified and alternates approved before they’re needed. Behind every smooth production year is someone who made it happen. Tag that colleague. #CHIP1

Checking a 300-line BOM for lifecycle status can take 10 hours. MyChip1 does it in moments, using live data to flag obsolescence and identify alternatives before issues become urgent. Upload your BOM. Stay informed. Check your parts in seconds: chip1.com #CHIP1

ELECTRONICA 2026 | 5 weeks to go! Six clues. One destination. Clue 1 of 6: GREEN. Markets change. We adapt. But green has stayed with us through it all. Discover what it stands for as we count down to Munich. Hall C4, Stand 201. Just follow the green... #CHIP #Electronica2026

A small line in your RFQ could be adding weeks to lead time. Date code. Packaging. Approved alternates. Just one, & more sourcing routes can open up. Our lab testing helps back those options with data before they reach engineering. Upload your parts. We’ll map the routes. #CHIP1

A weather app can say sunny. You still look outside. “Available” deserves the same second look. Compliance. Allocation. Region. Data source. Four checks before you commit to a source: chip1.com/insights/article/w… #Procurement #Sourcing #ElectronicComponents

The best table was booked before you arrived. Memory supply works the same way. Long-term agreements shape volumes, capacity and pricing well before the PO lands. The PO comes later. Planning starts now. How early does the market know you’re coming? #CHIP1 #MemoryMarket

Lead time is often the last number to move. Watch what changes first: delivered vs quoted, confirmed vs requested dates, and franchised vs open-market price and stock. If one starts moving, act early on orders, schedules or alternates. #Chip1 #Procurement

New SiC capacity is coming online. But how much of it can your programme actually access? Which regions can serve you? Which suppliers fit future demand? What capacity is still open? Total capacity makes headlines. Usable capacity shapes procurement plans. #Chip1 #SiC

The report says PASS. But the part still raises questions. Different markings. Condition concerns. Traceability worth another look. At Lab Day, we’ll explore what teams should verify beyond the test result. 24 Sep | 3:00–3:45 PM CEST Live on Zoom: chip1.com/lab-day #Chip1

10% is the headline. Exposure is what matters. Wafer price increases won’t hit every programme equally. Check what’s exposed, what’s committed for 2027, and where alternatives exist. Understand the impact before you act. #Chip1 #Semiconductors #Procurement

What does it take to build a team that keeps growing? Opportunity. International talent. Continuous training. And the support to keep moving forward. A great conversation at Chip1’s Business Breakfast with Standort Plus, Pro Arbeit and the Bundesagentur für Arbeit. #Chip1

Your board isn’t AI. Your MLCCs might be competing with AI. AI-server demand is pushing some MLCC lead times from ~8 to 20 weeks. Don’t wait for a shortage. Ask suppliers: Is my MLCC family also going into AI servers? If yes, qualify alternatives now. #CHIP1

Same part number. Different destination. Different sourcing route. Trade policy, localisation and documentation can change what happens next. Read the full blog: chip1.com/insights/article/c… #Chip1 #ProcurementStrategy

100% passed functional testing. 80% had already been used. Both can be true. “Does it work?” is only one question. Join Lab Day to see what incoming inspection reveals. 24 Sep | 3:00–3:45 PM CET Live on Zoom- chip1.com/lab-day #Chip1 #LabDay

Obsolete part. Redesign next? Not necessarily. One customer took sourcing in-house, secured the part on open market & bought 1 year ahead. Result: 2 more years before redesign. Same part. Different buying model. How early do you look beyond the usual sourcing route? #Chip1

Should a future Lab Day go deeper into SoC software testing? You asked. We’re listening. SoC, memory, HDD and SSD testing are all on the table. Lab Day grows around your questions. What should we unpack next? SoC, Memory, HDD or SSD? #Chip1 #LabDay2026 #Semiconductors