ASTUTE COUNTERFEIT AVOIDANCE PROGRAM. Global leading in its process
Our mission is to shield you against inferior quality products and services. As such, our operations are run in accordance with quality processes including AS6081 that mitigates the risks of purchasing and supplying fraudulent/counterfeit electronic parts.
Discover our world leading counterfeit avoidance program. Trusted by life-critical device manufacturers for decades.
On-Site Test Lab
Astute Electronics stands at the forefront of counterfeit detection with state-of-the-art on-site test labs in the UK, US, Germany and Hong Kong.
Our accredited experts employ the latest techniques, ensuring agile and reliable validation of high-reliability electronic components. We are the ‘partner of choice’ for delivering certified and trustworthy solutions.
AS9120 & AS6081 Certified
These certifications confirm our status as authorised and regulated leaders in the industry, providing customers with the highest standard of solution providers.
Leaders & Contributors to Evolving Standards
Our team of experts not only adheres to the current benchmarks but advises the industry and helps shape future regulations.
This leadership role underlines our commitment to ‘explore the possible’ and positions us as one of the global leaders in electronic component solutions.
ACAP by Astute
Astute was the first European distributor to attain the AS6081 standard, and is proudly the only distributor with AS6081 accreditations on both side of the Atlantic.
Obsolescence Management
Our proactive and constant approach to obsolescence management helps to extend the service life of your equipment and avoid early redundancy.
Long Term
Storage
Long-term storage in nitrogen-controlled cabinets to keep critical components in perfect conduction until required – 5, 10 even 15 years.
Meet
The Team
An incredibly committed and experienced team with unmatched industry experienced.
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