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SMT Corp.

Main markets:
Aviation, Defense

Founded in 1998, SMT Corp. is a global, broad-line Independent Stocking Distributor of board-level electronic components and related peripherals for the commercial and defense/aerospace industries. With more than a half-billion components in stock, representing over 1200 major component manufacturers, SMT Corp. maintains one of the largest “ready to ship” electronic component inventories in the world.

SMT Corp. primarily focuses on the U.S. Defense & Aerospace Industry, which demands the highest standards in component quality, traceability, and inspection documentation for high-reliability applications.

SMT Corp. is dedicated to providing the highest quality products and value-added services directly to government entities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Contract Manufacturers (CMs), as well as both franchised and non-franchised distributors.

SMT Corp.’s extensive supplier network accesses global inventories from Original Component Manufacturers (OCMs), Authorized Distributors, OEM & CM excess, and reliable open-market suppliers.

SMT Corp. warranties and stands firmly behind all its products and services. As a responsible Independent Distributor facing the increasing challenges of the open market, SMT Corp. carries full Product Liability insurance coverage for its customers.

SMT Corp.’s continued growth is a testament to its commitment to providing customers with the highest quality products and services, competitive pricing, and the fastest response times in the industry.

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Markus Schulte
Markus Schulte, M.Sc.
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Call +49 2722 6373 20 markus.schulte@msa-components.com

Procurement, Testing and Authentication of Electronic Components

Sourcing & Authentication

SMT Corp. provides electronic component sourcing and authentication services designed to strengthen supply chains and reduce counterfeit risks. The company specializes in obsolete, hard-to-find, and high-risk components for industries including aerospace, defense, space, medical, and critical infrastructure. SMT uses a risk-based authentication process that evaluates suppliers, documentation, component markings, physical characteristics, inspection results, and, when necessary, advanced testing such as X-ray, XRF, SEM, electrical, and environmental analysis. Its services address component shortages, obsolescence, traceability, and counterfeit threats. SMT follows recognized standards including AS6081 and AS6171 and maintains a broad approved supplier network to support reliable, verified component sourcing.

Electrical & Environmental Testing Services

SMT Corp. provides electrical and environmental testing services for high-reliability electronic components used in aerospace, defense, space, medical, and critical infrastructure applications. As a DLA QTSL Recognized Laboratory and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited facility, SMT supports testing to standards including AS6171, AS6081, MIL-STD-750, and MIL-STD-883. Electrical testing includes burn-in, curve tracing, parametric, characterization, and functional testing, while environmental testing covers temperature cycling, thermal shock, humidity, and stress testing. SMT also offers reliability and qualification testing, screening, and advanced failure analysis using techniques such as X-ray, SEM, die analysis, and decapsulation. Custom testing procedures can be developed for specific customer requirements.

Supply Chain Assurance Services

Comprehensive inventory management solutions help companies control electronic component inventories, reduce excess and obsolete stock, and maintain a reliable supply of critical parts. Services include inventory purchasing, consignment programs, safety-stock management, just-in-time and just-in-case strategies, inventory tracking, and detailed reporting. Components, assemblies, finished goods, and raw materials are securely stored in ESD-safe, humidity-controlled facilities. Customers can monitor inventory, transactions, and testing documentation through a secure online portal. Additional services include inspection, dry packing, reballing, tape-and-reel, kitting, secure packaging, and shipping. These solutions improve inventory efficiency, traceability, supply continuity, and overall control while reducing the risks associated with excess and obsolete components.

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Procurement Management

Procurement management of rare and discontinued components

In January 2022, the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency mandated that all electronic components purchased outside of franchise sales or directly from OEMs must be tested to the AS6171 standard.
Our partner is among the first companies to invest heavily in anti-counterfeiting test labs and is a pioneer in detecting counterfeits and clones.

An Integrated Approach to EEE (Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical) Components Supply Chain Assurance

In the ever-changing landscape of geopolitical uncertainty and unforeseen global supply chain disruptions, manufacturers must be proactive when making procurement and residual asset disposition decisions. Vulnerabilities exist throughout the complex global semiconductor supply chain. The COVID-19 pandemic is just one example of an unforeseen situation that brought manufacturing to a standstill in many industries.

Attack of the Clones: the Rise of Increasingly More Complex Clone Counterfeit Electronic Parts

In 2012, the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) concluded a year-long investigation into counterfeit electronic parts. The investigation found that the total number of suspect counterfeit parts involved in the 1,800 defense case studies investigated exceeded 1 million. The investigation focused on counterfeit parts in U.S. Department of Defense applications and resulted in a Defense Authorization bill directive stating:

Is it Time to Update your Counterfeit Electronic Parts Mitigation Policy? These Should be your Top Considerations.

There are many considerations when creating or updating a policy for the mitigation of counterfeit electronic components. The main intention of such a policy is applicable to components sourced from the open market (or gray market). However, the increased threat of clone counterfeits making their way into authorized distribution channels may also necessitate policies to consider components sourced from vulnerable authorized sources, for instance, authorized distribution of Chinese made semiconductors.

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