Aerospace and defense must manage a few key things: requirement of superior quality, dependence on a myriad of sole-suppliers, and managing component obsolescence with a need for long lifecycles. In total, this adds up to a unique set of challenges specific to aerospace and defense. Converge rises to these challenges with industry-leading counterfeit mitigation and obsolescence management programs.
Exhaustive quality testing
The open market presents a high level of risk when sourcing components, especially for highly regulated industries like aerospace, defense, and medical. We help you guard against counterfeits with our strict inspection process, opening a new, safer resource for hard to find parts. Our high-reliability quality lab adheres to the top standards including the AS6171 accreditation.
Parts expertise
Converge maintains the largest database in the electronic components industry. With this data, we can deliver the most complete search results possible, allowing us to identify, quote, negotiate, and execute transactions for you with maximum speed and accuracy.
Unlimited visibility
Converge can cross-reference millions of parts with the internal part numbers used by thousands of OEMs and contract manufacturers around the world. Our experts can make rapid supply-chain decisions based on a comprehensive assessment of risk, obsolescence, and supply conditions.
Obsolescence management
Obsolescence is a common challenge, especially as the demand to continually innovate increases. Converge, in collaboration with Arrow Electronics and leading industry partners, has created a program called the Future of Obsolescence Management to connect customers with a community of global obsolescence management experts. Conferences, workshops, white papers, webinars, and consulting are all part of the myriad resources available to community members.
Creative sourcing solutions from a partner you know and trust
When shortages in commoditized or non-commoditized electronic components rock the global market, you need a resource that can respond with creative sourcing strategies. Converge combines traditional open market services with additional layers of data science, financial services, and operational capabilities. Add component testing, recertifying, storage, and hubbing into the mix, and you have a connected distributor that helps you achieve critical outcomes, even in difficult circumstances.
