element14, The Development Distributor, offers one of the industry’s broadest ranges of test and measurement equipment, as well as a leading line card. element14 offer all the tools and production supplies necessary to take a product through the testing phase to the maintenance needed to extend product life cycle, providing support from Bench to Board. To gain further insight into the challenges that test, maintenance and repair engineers face, element14 has created a new survey to allow engineers around the world to have their say.

element14 already has a deep understanding of the challenges of the product life cycle and helps customers achieve their product goals, including minimizing time to market and optimizing product performance. Alongside over 20,000 of the best tools from over 440 maintenance, repair and operations brands, element14 provides first class logistics support, with stock items available for next day delivery to reduce downtime. The results of the survey will allow element14 to further evaluate areas where it can continue to provide assistance to maintenance engineers and understand what is important to them now and in the future.

James McGregor, Global Head of Test and Tools says:

“Our goal is to provide tools and supporting products that allow our customers to do their jobs quickly, efficiently and safely. The range of products we have is truly holistic in supporting engineering needs from the bench to the board”.

At the electronica show in Europe from 8-11^th November, element14 is presenting the ‘World of Electronics’ on their stand, including the latest products for your bench from Weller, Tektronix and Keysight, there will also be an opportunity to win a Weller WT or Tektronix TBS2000. On day three, element14 will launch the new global survey. Visitors to the stand can take the survey at the Bench to Board Booth or online at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/benchtoboard.

Find out more about element14 at electronica at www.electronica.farnell.com/

element14, The Development Distributor, works with the world’s leading electronic component and single board computer companies. Thanks to these strong partnerships, element14 has a deep understanding and design knowledge that allows the company to provide consistent and reliable support to customers with differing design needs, as their projects move from concept through to design. To help engineers bring their ideas to life faster, element14 has curated design ideas and tips from some of the world’s leading manufacturers in a new book that provides inspiration to engineers developing ideas.

element14 recognises that the Research and Design phase of a project is critical to success. Many members of the element14 team are engineers themselves, who are ideally placed to understand the information and resources that fellow designers need. A central part of element14’s offering as the Development Distributor is the breadth of components, hardware and tools on offer to support engineers through their own research and design processes.

Steve Carr, Global Head of Marketing explained, “To provide insight and additional support, element14 has developed a new research and design booklet which features best practice tips for design engineers, research and design case studies and an insight into the design methodology used by element14, the number one manufacturer of development kits.”

At the electronica show in Europe from 8-11^th November, element14 is presenting the ‘World of Electronics’ on their stand. The new research and design booklet will be launched on the first day of the show and will be available from the dedicated research and design booth on the element14 stand and online from https://www.element14.com/designbooks. For engineers wanting a hands on experience there is a software station running design programme demos as well as active examples of products created by some of element14’s customers.

Find out more about element14 at electronica at www.electronica.farnell.com/

Farnell element14, The Development Distributor, will be presenting a "World of Electronics” at the 27th electronica Trade Fair in Munich, Germany, 8-11 November, Hall A5, Stand 558, showcasing the products, tools and solutions that empower people and businesses to shape the future.

Visitors to the stand will be taken on a journey through the “World of Electronics” where they will get to experience just why Farnell element14 is The Development Distributor. The stand will feature Farnell element14’s expert Design & Manufacturing services, world-class Product Portfolio, powerful Test & Measurement solutions and leading Education & Maker initiatives, highlighting why it is the go-to partner for engineering customers worldwide.

Whether you are a maker, educator, design engineer, purchaser or specialise in repair and maintenance there is a “World of Electronics” to enjoy. Learn about the latest technology from leading suppliers and the unique support and education services offered by Farnell element14, or take the opportunity to get involved with technology, have your say, and even change the world.

Visitors will have the chance to:

• Learn to code
• Test their reactions in the Hit the Pi! Challenge
• Win the latest Single Board Computers and Development Kits
• Win 1 of 3 brand new 3D printers from Robox (RBX01 – BK)
• Win a new TBS2000 Oscilloscope from Tektronix or Weller’s new WTHA1 Hot Air Soldering Station

On the stand, Farnell’s Technology and Product “Guides” will take you on your journey through the “World of Electronics”, as well as experts from element14’s team, who will be on hand explain the various technologies on display.

Find out more about Farnell element14 at electronica at electronica.farnell.com/.