Find the source before your competitors do.
470,000+ components reached end-of-life in 2023 alone (IHS Markit). Brokers who surface surplus dealers and specialty distributors first close the deal. 3E indexes 105,000+ companies — then keeps hunting for the ones nobody else has found yet.
How 3E Helps
Beyond Octopart and FindChips
Those platforms search authorized distributor inventory. 3E searches 105,000+ brokers, surplus dealers, and specialty sources — the channels that don’t publish real-time stock but carry the parts anyway.
Deep research surfaces hidden sources
Multi-round research verifies suppliers that aren’t in any directory. When our research system surfaces a new one, your search gets updated and you get an email.
Bulk unlock for subscribers
One click unlocks every contact in a search result. No per-search fees, no per-record metering — flat $49/month for unlimited unlocks.
The research runs for you
Close the tab. Send the RFQ. Come back next week to three more verified sources our deep research system surfaced while you were working other deals.
Example
Urgent customer request, 50K unit shortfall
A customer needs 50,000 units of a discontinued part by end-of-quarter. Your usual sources come up short. Search 3E — eight potential suppliers instantly. Unlock all contacts in one click, send RFQs, keep the search running. Two days later, our deep research system surfaces three more verified sources, including a surplus dealer sitting on 50K units in unadvertised inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is 3E different from Octopart or FindChips?
Octopart and FindChips search authorized distributor inventory for real-time stock and pricing. 3E searches 105,000+ companies — including the brokers, surplus dealers, and specialty sources those platforms don’t index. The focus is on finding who carries the part, not just who has it in stock today. Different problem, different tool.
Can brokers list their own inventory on 3E?
Yes. Any parts supplier can register through the vendor portal and add company, brands, and parts catalog. Buyers searching for your inventory find you in results. No listing fees, no commissions, no contracts — suppliers never pay anything.
Does 3E cover more than electronics?
Yes. While many brokers specialize in electronics, the 3E network spans industrial, mechanical, aerospace, marine, and every hard-to-find category. 470,000+ electronic components alone reached end-of-life in 2023 — the sourcing problem is industry-wide, and the coverage matches.
How many surplus and specialty suppliers does 3E track?
105,000+ companies across 50+ countries, including surplus dealers, excess inventory brokers, specialty distributors, and authorized channels. With 470,000+ components reaching end-of-life annually, breadth is the differentiator. 3E’s focus is on who carries a component — whether they advertise stock online or not — covering brokers, surplus dealers, and specialty distributors across every industry.
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