Global electronics distributor and supply chain partner, Astute Group, has been appointed a global franchised distributor for Winslow Adaptics’ electronics and interconnect obsolescence solutions.
Under this agreement, Astute Group will leverage its extensive logistics network, deep technical expertise, and on-the-ground distribution in key global hubs to accelerate access to cutting-edge Winslow Adaptics technology.
UK-headquartered Winslow Adaptics, a leading specialist in electronic and mechanical obsolescence solutions, tackles the serious challenges of rising costs, long lead times, and legacy system maintenance across defence, aerospace, automotive, and other high-reliability sectors. Their comprehensive offering includes custom adapters and interposers, IC footprint conversion, test modules, FPGA migration, and connector reverse engineering, with in-house capabilities to maintain tooling for legacy connectors and ensure backwards compatibility.
“This partnership with Winslow Adaptics brings our customers creative solutions to complex obsolescence challenges,” says Jon Sypula, Semiconductor BDM, Astute Group. “Their flexible engineering approach means we can now offer customers practical alternatives when standard solutions don’t fit – whether that’s custom adapters, legacy component remanufacturing, or ASIC-to-FPGA migration.”
“When parts go obsolete, there’s rarely a simple fix. That’s where our engineering team comes in, solving complex challenges with smart, reliable solutions that keep systems running. Teaming up with Astute means more eng ineers can access our expertise exactly when they need it,” said Teri-Ann Winslow, CEO, Winslow Adaptics.
Winslow Adaptics’ product portfolio extends across multiple high-reliability market segments. The addition of their obsolescence solutions to Astute’s franchise portfolio enhances the support available to customers facing supply chain disruption or long-term obsolescence issues, further strengthening their position as a provider of engineering solutions for diverse defence, aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications.
About Astute Group
Astute Group is one of the world’s most knowledgeable experts in global, authorised electronic component procurement, demand-creation distribution, and supply chain management. Trusted to deliver in the most complex, mission-critical, and technologically advanced arenas, Astute Group works with a hand-picked selection of the world’s elite component manufacturers to provide customers with the support they need to turn their visions into reality.
About Winslow Adaptics
Winslow Adaptics is a leading UK-based specialist in electronic and mechanical obsolescence solutions. When parts go obsolete, Winslow’s experienced engineering team acts as an extension of the customer’s own in-house resource, developing creative, cost-effective answers to even the most complex problems. Their comprehensive solutions help customers across defence, aerospace, automotive, and other high-reliability sectors keep legacy systems operational whilst reducing costs and lead times.
With a focus on flexibility, speed, and technical depth, Winslow Adaptics provides custom adapters and interposers, IC footprint and package conversion, test sockets and test modules, FPGA migration and technology refresh, and connector reverse engineering and adaptation.
