What Features Are Available with a Free Part Search Account? All of Them
Once a Partstat user has created a free Part Search account, they will have unlimited access to all features Part Search offers immediately – no strings attached, no limitations, no paywalls, no trial periods. Many of these features on other comparable platforms, if they’re offered at all, are either locked until a subscription plan is finalized, throttled by limited data and available number of searches, or, if your company does not meet established criteria, barred from the platform (contract manufactures, for example, are not allowed to use IC Source, even they often are the first notified of impending component obsolescence).
All of the features available to users of our electronic component search engine are possible because of our access to Big Data. As of this writing, our data pool consists of over 50 billion data points from nearly 5,000 suppliers, each of whom has been thoroughly vetted to reflect Partstat’s commitment to integrity and transparency. This resource allows us to give our users an overview of the state of the electronic component market at any given moment that’s unparalleled in terms of scope or detail.
The value of offering such a scope would be minimal, however, if there were limited means to properly analyze it. This is why Partstat has designed a means to seamlessly convey the most valuable information – average component price, average lead time, and average inventory quantities – to users through a series of trending charts. For OEM sourcing teams looking to determine a long-term strategy for ensuring the lifecycle of their product, this knowledge, offered 100 percent free, can be invaluable.
For buyers who wish to have more information about the part itself to determine specs or compatibility, Partstat also offers full access to company profiles, component datasheets, and supplier line cards where applicable. Such documents can be downloaded to the user’s hard drive in a PDF format, and shared with any relevant parties throughout their supply chain.
When the time comes to actively shop, Partstat also offers, for free, the ability to save and store quotes directly on the customer dashboard. These quotes can be obtained by targeting a specific component manufacturer or distributor, or through our Rapid RFQ system, which requests quotes from thousands of authorized distributors in seconds.
Buyers not ready to receive quotes can also filter Part Search results by relevant criteria such as condition, manufacturer name, supplier type, and region. Users even have the option to filter comparable parts that may function as a viable alternative should availability be limited.
The term “free” has many connotations to consumers, and not all of them good. When something is considered free, one may be forgiven for believing that the product or service in question is either A. cheap or of inferior quality, or B. an offering that comes from a position of disingenuity. Our Part Search tool is neither, and we have nearly one million monthly searches and over 27 years of industry experience to prove it.
To sign up for a free account and try it for yourself, just click here.