Suppose Brand A launches a new product line promising better software response, better cameras and displays, an upgrade in sound quality and a renovated OS—but its hardware becomes increasingly ...

Functional obsolescence is a crucial factor in the declining value of properties and tech goods. Understand how outdated ...

Ever since I started intentionally writing about “obsolescence by design” way back in 2011, it’s been a regularly-revisited theme in my writeups. The reason why has a lot to do with my predominant ...

Dramatic enhancements in IC functionality over the past decade have brought tremendous advantages to PCB designers. Today's denser, faster devices pack multiple high-performance functions into smaller ...

Reframing obsolescence as a natural part of the product lifecycle. Securing supply chains and collaborating for successful product sustainment. Everyone has habits. They permeate every aspect of our ...

Ethan Plotkin is the CEO at GDCA, a manufacturing company that specializes in legacy manufacturing and sustainment engineering for obsolete electronics. This series focuses on design for long-term ...