Editor's comment: Flying off the shelf? Whilst researching material for a commercial off-the-shelf products (COTS) article, I was struck by the parallels with one of my pet hates: the decline of the high street shop. One…
Using COTS: is it worth the risk? Jonathan Wilkins, director of obsolete industrial parts supplier EU Automation, explains why the obsolescence risk of commercial off-the-shelf products (COTS) is just as prevalent today as it was during Concorde’s…
IIOM unveils third obsolescence management event The International Institute of Obsolescence Management (IIOM) has announced that its third International Conference will take place in the Copthorne Tara Hotel Kensington, London from the 11-13 June. Obsolescence management…
Anti-Counterfeiting Forum releases more seminar details The Anti-Counterfeiting Forum has announced its 10th Annual Seminar is to be held on Wednesday 20th March 2019 at BAE Systems Park Centre in Farnborough, Hampshire. It promises to prove…
Never forget! Ian Blackman, chief technical officer of the International Institute of Obsolescence Management (IIOM) looks at the types of engineering skills that are either being left behind or completely forgotten. It…
Anti-Counterfeiting Forum announces ninth annual seminar The Anti-Counterfeiting Forum has announced the details of its 9th Annual Seminar, which is to be held on Thursday 15th March 2018 at BAE Systems’ Park Centre in Farnborough, Hampshire.…
The final frontier for manufacturing Product obsolescence becomes a major threat when off-the-shelf products are used to build a system. Here, obsolete industrial parts supplier EU Automation’s marketing director, Jonathan Wilkins explains how aerospace manufacturers…
Educating the management The International Institute of Obsolescence Management’s upcoming Obsolescence Management conference is almost upon us. Aerospace Manufacturing hears what is in store for attendees to this important event in the aerospace…
Gone, but not forgotten! Without careful obsolescence planning, not only could you be unable to manufacture or support your products, but threaten your customer’s business and ability to support equipment and platforms too. Mike…
EU Automation releases industry book on obsolescence management Industrial equipment supplier EU Automation is to release its first book aimed at helping manufacturers increase their understanding of obsolescence management. The book features interviews with industry experts and EU…