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Electronic Direct: Component sourcing service

Electronic Direct’s component sourcing service ensures you get the electronic parts you need quickly, reliably, and at fair prices. With access to a global supply network, they’ll source both hard-to-find and high-demand components, providing expertise and support every step of the way.

Who is Electronic Direct?

Electronic Direct is our sister company in Germany as part of the Conrad Group, and a leading procurement specialist with over 25 years of experience in sourcing active, passive, electromechanical, and system components. They provide tailored sourcing solutions across various industries, including the following:

  • Industrial
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Military
  • And many more

To combat counterfeit and defective components, Electronic Direct goes beyond standard functional testing, offering digital microscopy, X-ray analysis, and decapsulation.

Electronic Direct sources components for top manufacturers, including Panasonic, Toshiba, Texas Instruments and many more trusted names in the electronics industry.

What is component sourcing?

Component sourcing is a process in electronic manufacturing which involves identifying, managing, and procuring electronic parts and components required for product assembly and design. It plays an important role in your business’ endeavours, ensuring that there is high efficiency, quality, and good affordable costing throughout the manufacturing process.

Benefits of our Component sourcing service

Global component sourcing

Get direct access to key markets with our worldwide procurement network, ensuring a reliable supply of active, passive, and electromechanical components at fair, transparent pricing. They'll work with various suppliers across the globe to find the most in demand and even niche parts.

Save time & effort

Speed up your procurement process with personalised quotes delivered within 48 hours. Benefit from fast delivery and parcel tracking for complete visibility over your orders, along with flexible stocking option to suit your needs. Simply send requests via phone, email or online form.

End-to-end support

From sourcing to delivery, we provide a seamless, hassle-free experience. With global shipping and ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management, expect nothing but the highest standards of quality control. You can trust that every component sourced meets industry standards and your exact specifications.

How it works

  1. Inquiry

    Tell us what you need and provide all relevant information about the components you're looking for.

  2. Research & Quote

    Our expert team will check the availability of the requested components through our global network. You'll receive a personalised quote within 48 hours.

  3. Order

    If you're happy with our quote, place your order.

  4. Sourcing & Quality Assurance

    We source the components through our sister company Electronic Direct and ensure their functionality through rigorous quality control.

  5. Delivery

    The components are securely packaged and delivered to you as requested.

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