Leeds,
02
April
2019
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09:57
Europe/Amsterdam

Farnell showcasing innovative products from its start-up programme at SiDO 2019

Visitors to Stand E307 can also view brand demos from leading suppliers

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Farnell, the Development Distributor, will showcase a number of major new additions to its range of smart IoT and automation products and feature start-ups working with Farnell to bring products to market, at SiDO 2019. Visitors to Stand E307 will also have the opportunity to meet with leading suppliers including Omron, Microchip and Arduino.

New products demonstrated on stand include:

  • Raspberry Pi and MATRIX creator: Google home assistant based on a Raspberry Pi and MATRIX creator. The home assistant device is embedded into a 3D printed Iron Man, enabling visitors to experience life as Tony Stark by interacting with a real-life Jarvis.
  • Avnet Smartedge Agile and Brainium IoT solution: The Smartedge Agile meta-sensor, together with the Brainium IoT platform, form part of an end-to-end IoT solution that delivers AI and Security at the Edge. This hardware and software combination introduces a new Meta sensing category in to the IoT market. The key advantage of this ecosystem is the use of the same solution for all stages of the IoT project - from proof of concept to manufacturing. At SiDO, see this IoT device perform the gestures of your favourite superhero.

Farnell has an established start-up programme in France and is currently working with around 80 start-ups as they bring their products to market. At the SiDO exhibition, Farnell will show the services it can provide to customers of all sizes including an exclusive customisation programme, Design & Manufacturing services and dedicated support for start-ups including preferential terms and conditions through its Start SomeWhere scheme.

A number of start-ups currently working with Farnell will also be featured on stand, including:

  • Lancey Energy Storage – Lancey are showcasing a first-of-its-kind electric space heater with an integrated battery and smart sensors. The battery charges during off-peak hours to conserve energy consumption and optimise consumer spending on electricity bills. The smart heater also learns from a user’s habits over time and optimises consumption without compromising comfort.
  • MIP Robotics – MIP Robotics design robots for industrial use in small and medium production, accessible even to users with limited knowledge of computers and programming. They believe the industrial robots of tomorrow should be easier to use, safer, and more economical.
  • Senssight – Senssight is an industrial expert of thermal infrared vision systems. Their technology is being used to solve industrial problems in the transportation, security and industrial maintenance sectors as well as playing a key role in the development of smart city technology.

For more information about Farnell at SiDO please visit the SiDO website.

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Farnell Global is a fast and reliable distributor of products and technology for electronic and industrial system design, maintenance and repair.  From research and design through prototype to production, Farnell helps its customers access the products and services they need 24/7.  With more than 80 years of experience, 47 localised websites, and a dedicated team of over 3,500 employees, Farnell provides every component its customers need to build the technology of tomorrow.

Farnell Global trades as Farnell in Europe, Newark in North America, and element14 in Asia Pacific.  It also sells direct to consumers through its CPC business in the UK.

Farnell Global has been part of the established global technology distributor, Avnet (Nasdaq: AVT), since 2016. Today, this relationship allows the company to support its customers at every stage of the product life cycle, offering a truly unique distribution model, as well as expertise in end-to-end delivery and product design.

For more information, visit http://www.farnell.com/