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XML Web Services API

Power your current systems and workflows with integrated component data

Improved decisions and proactive parts management, through the power of integrated content

The IHS Markit Parts XML Web Services API is an easy-to-use toolkit that allows you to integrate detailed IHS Markit parts information with your internal data, systems and workflows. When integrated, Parts XML enables users to access the component data they require from within the business applications they use on a daily – commercial or custom PLM, PDM, ERP and other enterprise systems. With Parts XML Web Services, you can:

Get products to market faster
Comply with regulations and export controls
Reduce costs
Find suitable components quickly
Leverage trusted suppliers
Manage product change and end of life notifications
Find part crosses, fit-form-function replacements and equivalent parts
Use the included XML test interface to speed your development efforts

XML API Integration

Integrate IHS Markit Parts XML Web Services With:	So You Can:
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems	Load and maintain technical and lifecycle part information in your PLM system Monitor your approved parts and automatically update PLM systems/workflows with updated part obsolescence, compliance, datasheets and other technical information Search and find alternative parts for obsolete or constrained supply parts Access detailed parametric part content, datasheets and documents Support NPI (new part introduction) processes in your PLM system
Environmental Compliance Management Systems	Load and maintain environmental and regulatory part information in your compliance system Monitor your approved parts and update Environmental Compliance systems/workflows with updated compliance information including RoHS/REACH, FMD (full material disclosure), Conflict Minerals declarations and certificates of compliance Support Conflict Minerals reporting requirements with EICC-GeSI-ready XML
Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Systems	Load and maintain technical and lifecycle part information in your EDA systems Enable part search and research Support part selection based on technical part information Leverage parametric content such as pin counts and package dimensions
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Systems	Load and maintain technical and lifecycle part information in your ERP system Monitor your approved parts and update ERP systems/workflows with updated part obsolescence and high-level compliance information Support NPI (new part introduction) process in your ERP system
Parametric Search Tools	Integrate component parametric data into your bespoke search tools

Industry Success Stories

Trimble ensures regulatory compliance and adequate supplies for tens of thousands of components

This provider of location-based technologies ensures compliance with complex EHS regulations as well as avoiding disruptions to its supply chain. Managers instantly find data on thousands of parts each quarter versus manually looking up each one, reducing delivery time of RoHS and REACH documentation from weeks to under 2 days – an 86% increase in efficiency.

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Texas Instruments Enhances Customer Service by Expanding its Competitive Cross Reference Capability

One of the world’s premier semiconductor companies increased the number of cross references in its parts database from 100,000 to nearly 2 million. In doing so, the company boosted results of its parts with the lowest searches by 52 percent and helped its customers find alternatives for obsolete parts so they can avoid the need to redesign products.

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e2v Meets Urgent Customer Need and Protects Business by Enabling Conflict Mineral Compliance

This global technology provider helped a customer comply with conflict-mineral regulations related to 548 electronic components from 60 companies in the supply chain -- securing a £1 million contract renewal, avoiding a roadblock to future orders and preventing the loss of 2 months’ work by a key employee.

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Sanmina-SCI Corporation Enjoys Immediate Access to Standards 6,600 Times a Year

Many premier electronics brands rely on this global manufacturer -- with its 37,000 employees and 60+ plants across 4 continents -- to ensure that their products meet applicable quality standards and customer expectations. Its employees access standards data from their desktops 6,600 times per year, saving time and boosting efficiency.

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