octopart

@octopart

Octopart is a search engine for electronic and industrial parts. We open up access to part data in design, sourcing, and manufacturing!

New York, NY

Joined December 2008

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octopart@octopart · Jan 4, 2024

Sourcing electronic components just got easier! Octopart's smart algorithm revolutionizes the search process, providing engineers and designers with a comprehensive list of suppliers, prices, availability, and datasheets for over 72 million components. ow.ly/iGeR50QnTe4

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octopart@octopart · 17 h

On the latest episode of the CTRL+Listen Podcast, Jonathan Barrett FRSA, Managing Editor at @Electrosourcing, shares his 40 years of experience in the electronics industry. Watch the full interview: bit.ly/3GH2NwF #podcast #suppylchain #AI #robotics

octopart@octopart · Jul 22

Conventional BOMs can quickly fall out of sync with dynamic component data like pricing, availability, and lifecycle status. This article explains how to take a BOM from concept to production-ready in record time. Learn more: bit.ly/4524lJE #octopart #BOM

octopart's tweet image. Conventional BOMs can quickly fall out of sync with dynamic component data like pricing, availability, and lifecycle status.

This article explains how to take a BOM from concept to production-ready in record time.

Learn more: bit.ly/4524lJE

#octopart #BOM

octopart@octopart · Jul 17

The drive for smaller, faster, and more powerful electronics brings a persistent adversary: heat. Thermal issues are a leading cause of product failure. This article explains how data can aid in thermal management. Learn more: bit.ly/4lZigqy #octopart #thermal

octopart's tweet image. The drive for smaller, faster, and more powerful electronics brings a persistent adversary: heat. Thermal issues are a leading cause of product failure.

This article explains how data can aid in thermal management.

Learn more: bit.ly/4lZigqy

#octopart #thermal

octopart@octopart · Jul 15

Ocotpart's BOM Tool has been redesigned to simplify and optimize your procurement workflow! Start sourcing today: bit.ly/44ydfQa Connect your BOM to 11,130+ manufacturers and 679+ distributors worldwide. #BOMTool #SupplyChain #Octopart

octopart@octopart · Jul 14

At some point in every product lifecycle, engineers face a dilemma: stick with EOL parts or replace them with something newer. This article examines the hidden dangers of alternate parts and how to avoid them: Learn more: bit.ly/3IvA12l #octopart #alternateparts

octopart's tweet image. At some point in every product lifecycle, engineers face a dilemma: stick with EOL parts or replace them with something newer.

This article examines the hidden dangers of alternate parts and how to avoid them:

Learn more: bit.ly/3IvA12l

#octopart #alternateparts

octopart@octopart · Jul 11

Despite ‌the importance of datasheets, they still present a challenge. In response, smart datasheet access that eliminates these friction points has become core to modern design workflows. Learn more: bit.ly/44Wi3i9 #octopart #datasheet #engineering

octopart's tweet image. Despite ‌the importance of datasheets, they still present a challenge. In response, smart datasheet access that eliminates these friction points has become core to modern design workflows.

Learn more: bit.ly/44Wi3i9

#octopart #datasheet #engineering

octopart@octopart · Jul 10

On this CTRL+Listen, learn how AI is revolutionizing the electronics supply chain with Sebastian Schaal, founder and managing director of Luminovo, who discusses automation, tariffs, and the future of manufacturing. Watch: bit.ly/44RCblD #podcast #suppylchain #AI

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octopart@octopart · Jul 8

Companies must regularly update large BOMs and sift through lines and lines of parts with myriad alternatives for components. Learn how to source large BOMs with ease: bit.ly/404j4lF Learn to transform your sourcing workflow: bit.ly/42LRycZ #octopart #BOM

octopart's tweet image. Companies must regularly update large BOMs and sift through lines and lines of parts with myriad alternatives for components.

Learn how to source large BOMs with ease:

bit.ly/404j4lF

Learn to transform your sourcing workflow:

bit.ly/42LRycZ

#octopart #BOM

octopart@octopart · Jul 3

Octopart is home to over 12+ million manufacturer catalogs and 95+ million active components. But what is the top-performing part? June's top part was @TEConnectivity's 91067-2 extraction tool for AMPLIMITE contacts. Learn more here: bit.ly/3I9IcRX #octopart

octopart's tweet image. Octopart is home to over 12+ million manufacturer catalogs and 95+ million active components. But what is the top-performing part?

June's top part was @TEConnectivity's 91067-2 extraction tool for AMPLIMITE contacts.

Learn more here: bit.ly/3I9IcRX

#octopart

octopart@octopart · Jul 2

Designing with confidence requires more than selecting parts that meet requirements. This article examines the hidden algorithm behind successful component selection. Learn more: bit.ly/3TQYXnh Learn about transforming your sourcing workflow: bit.ly/3RH27ZJ

octopart's tweet image. Designing with confidence requires more than selecting parts that meet requirements. This article examines the hidden algorithm behind successful component selection.

Learn more: bit.ly/3TQYXnh

Learn about transforming your sourcing workflow: bit.ly/3RH27ZJ

octopart@octopart · Jul 1

Design teams often lack complete sourcing data when selecting parts. This article explains how component choices can derail your project timeline. Learn more: bit.ly/4excJ8b Learn more about transforming your sourcing workflow: bit.ly/3RH27ZJ #octopart

octopart's tweet image. Design teams often lack complete sourcing data when selecting parts. This article explains how component choices can derail your project timeline.

Learn more: bit.ly/4excJ8b

Learn more about transforming your sourcing workflow: bit.ly/3RH27ZJ

#octopart

octopart@octopart · Jun 23

After uploading your BOM, you can: • Generate pre-filled carts on distributor sites • Avoid manual data entry • See costs with batch pricing and currency conversion Distributors supported: @digikey, @MouserElec, @Newark_Avnet, and Onlinecomponents.com. More coming soon.

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octopart@octopart · Jun 20

A single-source strategy often fails to deliver the ability to maintain margins in a market full of shortages, disruptions, and unpredictability. This article explains how engineers are using multi-footprint designs to stay flexible: bit.ly/4jZYMRc #octopart #PCB

octopart's tweet image. A single-source strategy often fails to deliver the ability to maintain margins in a market full of shortages, disruptions, and unpredictability.

This article explains how engineers are using multi-footprint designs to stay flexible:

bit.ly/4jZYMRc

#octopart #PCB

octopart@octopart · Jun 17

Small modeling mistakes can bring even the most advanced designs to a halt. This article explains how a design can be compromised by these variables and how to prevent these potential issues. Learn more: bit.ly/4kT1Eks #octopart #electronicsdesign #3Dmodeling

octopart's tweet image. Small modeling mistakes can bring even the most advanced designs to a halt. This article explains how a design can be compromised by these variables and how to prevent these potential issues.

Learn more: bit.ly/4kT1Eks

#octopart #electronicsdesign #3Dmodeling

octopart@octopart · Jun 13

On this CTRL+Listen Podcast episode, join Andrew Ashur, CEO and founder of @Lucid_Bots, as he discusses the Sherpa cleaning drone and Lavo Bot pressure washing robot. Listen: bit.ly/4f5GpJx Watch: bit.ly/3ZxPmVY #podcast #robotics #drones #automation

octopart@octopart · Jun 2

Below, you’ll find actionable solutions designed to help you secure the parts you need faster and with greater confidence. Read the full article: bit.ly/3ZMAWkL Learn how to transform your sourcing workflow: bit.ly/3RH27ZJ #octopart #supplychain #procurement

octopart's tweet image. Below, you’ll find actionable solutions designed to help you secure the parts you need faster and with greater confidence.

Read the full article: bit.ly/3ZMAWkL

Learn how to transform your sourcing workflow: bit.ly/3RH27ZJ

#octopart #supplychain #procurement

octopart@octopart · May 30

On this CTRL+Listen podcast, discover why most AI projects fail before they even begin. John Hetherington, CEO and Founder of We Deliver Your Vision, reveals his controversial "Process First" philosophy. Watch the interview: bit.ly/3HhFadS #podcast #techpodcast #AI

octopart@octopart · May 29

In Part 1 of our video series, electronics expert Phil Salmony walks through how to use Octopart to streamline the alternative part sourcing process. Read the full article and watch part 1 of the video series: bit.ly/4khRuJP #octopart #partsourcing #alternativeparts

octopart's tweet image. In Part 1 of our video series, electronics expert Phil Salmony walks through how to use Octopart to streamline the alternative part sourcing process.

Read the full article and watch part 1 of the video series:

bit.ly/4khRuJP

#octopart #partsourcing #alternativeparts

octopart@octopart · May 22

Designing a new electronic product should be an engineering challenge, not a sourcing nightmare. That’s where Octopart comes in: bit.ly/4j9aicM Octopart simplifies component selection, with parametric search, documentation, and availability all on one platform.

octopart's tweet image. Designing a new electronic product should be an engineering challenge, not a sourcing nightmare.

That’s where Octopart comes in: bit.ly/4j9aicM

Octopart simplifies component selection, with parametric search, documentation, and availability all on one platform.

octopart@octopart · May 19

Sourcing components for your BOM can be tedious and inefficient. In this step-by-step video guide, we explain how to get started with the Octopart BOM Tool, refine your BOM, and utilise its features. Transform your workflow today: bit.ly/3RH27ZJ #Octopart #BOMTool