Component Sense Blog

The electronics industry has navigated big regulatory changes in recent years. The EU Cyber Resilience Act is the next one to get ahead of.

In an era of rapid technological innovation, the global manufacturing sector is under mounting pressure to prioritise environmental sustainability. At the forefront of this shift is the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive. 

In an effort to enrich a circular economy in the electronics industry, the EU has introduced the Digital Product Passport (DPP), which will become mandatory for electronics manufacturers from 2027 onwards. Manufacturers must provide detailed product data including material composition, carbon footprint, and circularity metrics through machine-readable formats like QR codes or near-field communication (NFC) tags.

 The global semiconductor industry enters 2026 at a turning point. 

In the electronics and supply chain industry, Artificial Intelligence is the loudest topic in the room.