ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 16, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasco Aerospace and Electronics, one of the leading distributors of electronic components such as semiconductors, IC's, memory, military components, aerospace components, and other passive devices, has been assessed and approved by National Quality Assurance, U.S.A., against the provisions AS6081.
Counterfeit electronic components continue to cause major problems in the industry and Nasco Aerospace and Electronics is among the first to become AS6081 certified. This announcement comes just after President Barack Obama's announcement Thursday (Feb. 11) that he will sign into law a customs bill passed by the U.S. Senate that includes a provision to combat counterfeit semiconductors.
AS6081 provides uniform requirements, practices and methods to mitigate the risks of purchasing and supplying fraudulent/counterfeit electronic parts. It was created in response to the significant and increasing volume of fraudulent/counterfeit electronic parts entering the aerospace supply chain, posing significant performance, reliability, and safety risks.
Established in 2001 Nasco is a HUBZone certified company. As a global provider of products, services and solutions to the Aviation, Automotive, Medical, Industrial, Defense and Government industries, we have continued to lead in the battle against counterfeiting. AS6081 certification is another tool that makes Nasco Aerospace and Electronics a preferred source for all of your obsolete electronic components needs.
To learn more about Nasco Aerospace and Electronics products, services and certification please visit www.nascosales.com or call 1-800-383-5503.