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ASTUTE COUNTERFEIT AVOIDANCE PROGRAM. Global leading in its process

Astute is a highly accredited, quality-driven procurement expert, with a list of clients that includes the world’s leading defence suppliers.

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.

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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

Astute Electronics proudly holds AS9120 & AS6081 certifications, stamping our commitment to quality and reliability on the electronics sector.

These certifications confirm our status as authorised and regulated leaders in the industry, providing customers with the highest standard of solution providers.

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Leaders & Contributors to Evolving Standards

As innovators and leaders in the electronics industry, Astute Electronics actively contributes to evolving standards through the UK MOD Counterfeit Avoidance Working Group.

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.

The bespoke Astute Counterfeit Avoidance Programme (ACAP) is market-leading in its process and offers a secure, warranted route for these occasions. For parts obtained through non-traceable routes, Astute will subject products to rigorous destructive and non-destructive testing through their ACAP scheme, encompassing the AS6081 anti-counterfeit standards.

Obsolescence Management

Our proactive and constant approach to obsolescence management helps to extend the service life of your equipment and avoid early redundancy.

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Long Term
Storage

Long-term storage in nitrogen-controlled cabinets to keep critical components in perfect conduction until required – 5, 10 even 15 years.

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Meet
The Team

An incredibly committed and experienced team with unmatched industry experienced.

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26 Apr 2024 - General

US bets heavily on subsidies to rebuild semiconductor industry

The US government is embarking on a historic intervention in the global semiconductor industry. The CHIPS and Science Act has already resulted in major funding for Intel and TSMC, and now Samsung is poised to receive up to $6.4 billion in subsidies to boost its US manufacturing footprint. This unprecedented financial commitment reflects both a desire to secure America's position as a technological leader and growing geopolitical concerns about reliance on overseas suppliers.

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26 Apr 2024 - Aerospace

Exascend’s radiation-hardened PR4 industrial SSD available from Astute Group

Astute Group offers the Exascend Radiation Hardened PR4 industrial SSD, an ultra-robust storage solution designed to withstand extreme conditions and the most demanding applications in industries where equipment is exposed to radiation. Tailored for mission-critical systems within aerospace, nuclear energy, and high-reliability industrial settings, the PR4 SSD delivers exceptional reliability and resilience in the face of harsh environments.

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25 Apr 2024 - EV

Slovakia greenlights €267m aid for Volvo EV plant

Slovakia has secured EU approval for a €267 million investment to support Volvo Cars' new electric vehicle plant in the country. The Commission's decision underscores the EU's focus on fostering both regional economic development and the transition to a net-zero emissions economy.

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