05/05/2026
During the COVID-19 period, widespread semiconductor shortages forced many manufacturers to redesign the electronics within their products, as many common chips and integrated circuits either became unavailable or prohibitively expensive.
In preparation for potential future disruptions — particularly those caused by geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere — we are currently securing a three-year supply of the key semiconductors used in our Parabeam systems. This will help ensure uninterrupted operations, especially as fuel is an ever-increasing target for theives operating in rural areas.