🔍 Advancing Counterfeit Detection with FTIR & RAMAN SpectroscopyCounterfeit electronic components threaten the reliability of global technology supply chains — but innovation is changing the game. At SMT Corp, we’re harnessing the power of FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) and RAMAN spectroscopy to identify counterfeit parts with speed and precision. These advanced, non-destructive techniques analyze theSMT Corp.’s monthly blogs deliver critical electronics industry insights. We translate front-line conversations from global trade shows and executive meetings into actionable intelligence, keeping you ahead of the eco-geopolitical shifts impacting the electronic component supply chain.
SMT Corp Featured in Semiconductor Review as the Top Counterfeit Electronics Mitigation Solution of 2025
We had a great experience working with Semiconductor Review on an article about SMT. In this feature, SMT is recognized for our leadership in protecting mission-critical systems from obsolescence and counterfeit risks.
Our team’s relentless focus on solving electronics obsolescence and electronics testing continues to set new industry standards.
SMT Corp, the industry leader in counterfeit electronic components mitigation, a Certify Holdings Company, announced the expansion of its counterfeit electronics detection capabilities and its AS6171 accreditation scope. . This increased scope gives us the ability to offer our customers the highest level of counterfeit detection including testing up to AS6171 High Risk Level 2 (HRL2).”
There is a wide variety of electronic components and electronic component tests. The main types of electronic components are as follows:
-Passive Components
-Active Components
-Electromechanical Components
The rapid evolution of technology presents significant challenges in maintaining and updating military electronic systems. Designing for obsolescence in this context involves proactive strategies to anticipate and mitigate the impacts of component discontinuation, ensuring the longevity and reliability of defense equipment.
The semiconductor chip industry stands at a pivotal point in 2025, characterized by rapid technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, and evolving market dynamics.
An electronic component distributor is a company that supplies electronic parts and components to manufacturers, repair businesses, and other customers. These distributors act as intermediaries between component manufacturers and end-users, ensuring a reliable supply of components such as semiconductor chips, resistors, capacitors, connectors, and circuit boards.
On September 17, 2024, an unprecedented attack involving Hezbollah in Lebanon & Syria unveiled a new level of warfare involving “Trojan Horse” attacks through the global electronics supply chain. In a physical sabotage operation, electronic pagers & “walkie talkies” were turned into explosive devices representing a marked escalation from the typical digital hacks that target critical end applications such as networking and communications.
In today’s world of geopolitical uncertainty and unpredictable disruptions to the global supply chain, manufacturers need to rethink their approach to sourcing and inventory management. Relying solely on a just-in-time (JIT) inventory management strategy has proven risky, as the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, causing production delays across many industries.
SMT Corp’s ARGUS platform is an important tool for our engineers to protect the integrity of your electronic component supply chain in an increasingly automated and complex environment. Counterfeit components pose a significant financial, operational, and reputational risk.









