With No Need to Reshore, North Carolina Sensor Manufacturer Shortens Supply Chains
Welcome to Thomas Insights — every day, we publish the latest news and analysis to keep our readers up to date on what’s happening in industry. Sign up here to get the day’s top stories delivered straight to your inbox. This article was sponsored by Smith Systems, Inc., a company that designs and optimizes sensor devices in the United States for diverse industries. Relying on international supply chains has become an increasingly risky business practice. From the pandemic to the Russia–Ukraine conflict, companies are still finding it challenging to source materials and components abroad. This is particularly true for the electronics sector, often requiring workarounds for semiconductors and related hardware. Should substitute components not meet U.S. safety standards, this compounds delays. The CHIPS and Science Act of August 2022 will provide billions in new funding for U.S. semiconductor production, and many U.S. companies have begun reshoring their operations to domestic facilities. However, this takes time, and the electronics industry requires more immediate solutions. Smith Systems, Inc. , a company offering U.S.-based manufacturing since 1978 for temperature, motion, and speed sensors, continues to counter supply chain issues with domestic production. “Smith Systems sustains relationships in as many industries as possible through competitive pricing and high-reliability sensors for hostile environments, serving the world market,” says William J. Smith, company vice president. Rather than having to rapidly construct or expand facilities to reshore operations and meet demand, Smith Systems already offers full-scale production to its clients. The company serves industries ranging from aerospace and the military to mining and power generation with in-house research and development as well as manufacturing capabilities at its facility in Brevard, North Carolina. The company describes its products as Designed to Survive® in rugged conditions. U.S. manufacturing allows Smith Systems to offer shorter lead times and lower prices than many international competitors, all from a single source. To learn more about the benefits of U.S.-based manufacturing, visit smith-systems-inc.com/contact-us . Share More from Industry Trends
