Born out of customer research with engineers, procurement specialists, and professional makers — many of whom were accessing the multiple sites now under the Avnet umbrella — the beta launch of Ask Avnet takes web-based ecosystems to a new level with the inclusion of artificial intelligence. Designed to connect customers to relevant product design and […]
element14 community launches ‘IoT on Wheels’ Design Challenge with STMicroelectronics
element14.com, has launched a new Design Challenge for designers and engineers called ‘IoT on Wheels’. Sponsored by STMicroelectronics, element14 is looking for 10 community members to demonstrate the power of IoT-connected transport solutions by creating a prototype that shows how current technologies can make today’s vehicles safer, smarter and more efficient. When we think about […]
Premier Farnell launches free CAD library
Premier Farnell, The Development Distributor, is partnering with Traceparts to provide CAD designs for 10,000 TE Connectivity products available to customers to download in multiple formats. Content provided within the library includes high-resolution images, technical documentation, attribution, features and benefits along with descriptions to assist customers with their design selection. Downloadable CAD files in multiple […]
Raspberry Pi add-on board sports sensors, processors for IoT work
Premier Farnell, the Development Distributor, announces an exclusive partnership with MATRIX Labs to manufacture and distribute MATRIX Creator to a global network of developers and makers of all skills levels. The MATRIX Creator is a Raspberry Pi add-on that provides multiple functionality and enables faster and more cost-effective development of IoT devices. MATRIX Creator is […]
Micro:Bit Coding Device now Available From US Distributor
Premier Farnell, the Development Distributor, has made the BBC Micro:bit available to buy in North America through Newark element14 and MCM Electronics. The micro:bit was originally launched in the UK in March 2016 following an educational programme led by the BBC, in partnership with a group of technology partners including ARM, Microsoft and Premier Farnell. […]
Tips book for makers includes Raspberry Pi, BeagleBoard ideas
Premier Farnell, The Development Distributor, has launched a new ‘Tips Book for Makers’, following the success of its ‘Essential Design Tips for Engineers’ series. The element14 community provides support and inspiration through a combination of articles, design challenges, roadtests and the power of close to half a million global members with their combined experienced and […]
IoT power calculator helps predict battery life
Premier Farnell has created an IoT Power Calculator that helps developers of IoT (Internet of Things) projects understand the expected battery life of IoT devices and experiment with different strategies to determine their impact on battery life. Users enter basic parameters about their hardware – including different types of microcontroller and batteries – and their […]
IoT Power Calculator Helps IoT Developers by Predicting Battery Life
Premier Farnell, The Development Distributor, has created an IoT Power Calculator that helps developers of IoT (Internet of Things) projects to understand the expected battery life of their IoT devices, and allows them to experiment with different components and software algorithms to determine their impact on battery life. Battery power is in increasing demand in IoT […]
Premier Farnell in distribution agreement with Dialog Semiconductor
Premier Farnell announced a new global franchise agreement with Dialog Semiconductor. The agreement further enhances Premier Farnell’s semiconductor power management and wireless product ranges. Dialog Semiconductor products offer high-performance power saving solutions, particularly for smartphones, power adapters, solid state lighting and emerging IoT applications. They bring decades of experience to the rapid development of ICs […]
“Change the World” global design competition now shortlisted to 25 entries
Newark element14, The Development Distributor, have completed the process of shortlisting entries for their global design competition ‘Change the World’. The competition was launched in 2016 to inspire design engineers of all ages and experience, to explore their ideas and put their design skills to the test with a solution that could change the world for […]
