Joseph Federico NJ's Blog

NJ MET Spring Bus Trip to Atlantic City will Support Avon Walk for Breast Cancer 2012

josephfedericonj — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:04:56 +0000

NJMET will sponsor its seventh Bus Trip to Atlantic City on Saturday, March 24, 2012. We would like to extend a cordial invitation to anyone in the Metro NY area to join us at the Golden Nugget on the Marina for this fundraiser. Buses depart from NJMET in Clifton, NJ at 8:00 AM and will return at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $30 per person with a $20 slot credit.

Money raised from this trip will be contributed to breast cancer research through the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, set for New York City later this year.

Anyone interested in joining us for NJ MET’s spring bus trip or making a donation to the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is asked to call Joseph Federico at NJ MET in Clifton, NJ @ (973) 546-5393. Please visit NJ MET at http://www.njmetmtl.com

Information on the Senate’s Counterfeit Parts Amendment

josephfedericonj — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:27:23 +0000

The Senate recently approved a Counterfeit Parts Amendment in an effort to reduce the number of counterfeit electronic components in the Armed Forces supply chain. The amendment was introduced by senators Carl Levin, D-Mich. And John McCain, R-Ariz., the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. The amendment was to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012.

The amendment includes several important steps towards reducing the amount of counterfeit electronic components in the armed forces supply chain.

Here is a list of some of the specific requirements in the amendment:

• It requires DOD officials and DOD contractors who become aware of counterfeit parts in the supply chain to provide written notification to the DOD Inspector General, the contracting officer, and the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) or similar program designated by the Secretary of Defense.

• It requires large DOD contractors to establish systems for detecting and avoiding counterfeit parts in their supply chains and authorizes reduction of contract payments to contractors that fail to develop adequate systems.

• It authorizes the suspension of contractors who repeatedly fail to detect and avoid counterfeit parts or otherwise fail to exercise due diligence in the detection and avoidance of counterfeit parts.

• Finally, the amendment requires DOD to define the term “counterfeit part” – a critical and long overdue step toward getting a handle on this problem.

For a more detailed list of provisions, see: http://levin.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/senate-approves-amendment-to-strengthen-protections-against-counterfeit-electronic-parts-in-defense-supply-system.

NJ Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno Visits NJMET

josephfedericonj — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:33:58 +0000

NJMET executives and staff had a pleasant meeting with NJ. Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno recently. She came to offices to recognize our growth as a company and to discuss several incentives and programs to help NJMET create more jobs.

Here is the beginning of the press released issued after the event:

Joseph Federico, NJ MET’s Vice President and Director of Operations hosted Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno as well as principal members of NJ’s Department of State on Thursday, October 27th 2011. They came to commend the laboratory’s accomplishments for over 30 years of quality military, aerospace and industrial testing as well as to discuss future corporate incentives to benefit corporations throughout New Jersey.

The hour long meeting focused on future state incentives which could benefit NJMET and other companies like it. The incentives discussed included Employment Incentives, High Tech Manufacturing and Testing Incentives, Real Estate Resources, and Business Technology Advances in concert with The NJ Institute of Technology.

Click here to see the entire press release.

Recycled Electronic Components

josephfedericonj — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:20:10 +0000

Keeping One Step Ahead of Counterfeit Electronic Components is a good short article on the need for counterfeit component testing. Among other things, it talks about the need for extra vigilance when purchasing recycled components.

Often the purchaser does not even know that they are buying recycled parts. Old parts, near the end of their lifecycle are harvested using harsh and inexact techniques. The parts are then cleaned, re-branded and sold as new.

Job Opening for Electronic Technician.

josephfedericonj — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:50:49 +0000

Because of the increasing demand to uncover counterfeit electronic components, Joseph Federico VP and Director of Operation at NJ Micro Electronic Testing is looking for a full time Laboratory Technician in NJ Micro’s main laboratory, in Clifton, New Jersey.

Electronics Technician

NJ Micro Electronics is looking for an individual with a minium of 3 to 5 years relevant work experience or a college degree (Electronics / Chemical Engineering or BS in Chemistry) and equivalent experience.

Computer literacy & good writing skills are a must
Must have outstanding laboratory report generating skills.
Must be fluent in English
Must have outstanding customer service skills

For further information, Please call Joseph Federico or Edgar Usman at (973) 546-5393.

New Book on History of Electronic Testing

josephfedericonj — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:24:23 +0000

Electronic Testing is the subject of a free downloadable book by Michael L. Bushnell and Wishavani D. Agrawal. This book nicely covers the 40-year history of Electronic Testing. It is comprehensive in what it covers, but is lacking a section on testing for counterfeit or cloned electronic components.

You can learn more about this book and download it at: http://www.allfreedownloadebooks.com/electrical-engineering/essentials-of-electronic-testing-free/

Book title: Essentials of Electronic Testing
By: Michael L. Bushnell, Wishavani D. Agrawal
Publisher: Kluwer
ISBN: 0306470403
Edition: 2002
Book type: PDF
Pages: 713

Centennial College’s Engineering Program

josephfedericonj — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:22:51 +0000

As VP and Director of Operations at NJMET, I have seen a lot of recent engineering technology graduates come through as candidates to work at our New Jersey laboratory. My concern about many engineering technology programs is that they do not provide enough hands-on laboratory experience.

I am happy to see that Centennial College’s relatively new engineering program is an exception to this practice. From speaking to their students and viewing their website, I see that they have put a proper emphasis on giving their students practical experience.

Check out their program at: http://www.centennialcollege.ca

Vibration Analysis as a Counterfeit Dectection Tool

josephfedericonj — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:39:31 +0000

“Vibration analysis is performed to identify defects or drifts in electronic equipment across various stages of its life. Vibration test systems are first employed to detect latent defects and faults in electrical, electromechanical, electronic and mechanical hardware at the manufacturing stage,” according to Importance of Vibration Testing for Electronic Equipment by Sam Jacob Thomas.

NJMET uses vibration analysis as part of our PIND (Particle Impact Noise Detection) testing to determine the authenticity of electronic components. We have recently discovered dangerous counterfeit components in two separate customer orders using PIND testing. For more information, see: Particle Impact Noise Detection Finds Non-Authentic Electronic Components.
PIND is just one process in NJMET’s Mission Imposter® Counterfeit Component Testing Program. Mission Imposter is a rigorous set of tests to determine the authenticity of electronic components.

S. 1228: The Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011

josephfedericonj — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:52:45 +0000

When they return from August recess, one of the things Congress needs to take up is the S. 1228: Combating Military Counterfeits Act of 2011. This bill is an important step towards protecting the United States from counterfeit electronic components.

These fake components cost jobs and put Americans at risk. The danger is especially high in our military.

One category of counterfeit parts are civilian grade electronic components relabeled as military grade. Military grade parts have to meet strict standards to work in extreme conditions, such as very hot or extremely cold environments. These situations may be rare in civilian life, but are common for our military. A civilian grade electronic component may work well on the ground, but fail dangerously in a jet during combat.

For more information about the bill and its status, check out http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s112-1228

Job Opening at NJMET — Laboratory Analyst / Assistant / Laboratory Technician

josephfedericonj — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:40:01 +0000

NJMET has an opening in our Component Analysis Group for a Laboratory Analyst / Assistant / Laboratory Technician. We are looking for someone with a solid electronics and chemistry background with a minimum 3 to 5 years relevant work experience / college degree and equivalent experience. (Electronics / Chemical Engineering or BS Chemistry)

Must be computer literate (current software)
Solid background in Electronics, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
Must be fluent in English and possess good writing skills
Must possess an analytical mind
Must have outstanding laboratory report generation skills
Must have outstanding customer service skills.

Send resume and cover letter to Joseph Federico via:

Email: careers@njmet.com
fax: 973-546-1836
mail: NJMET, 1240 Main Ave. Clifton, NJ 07011