Distribution

Conrad Business Supplies has announced that it now offers the WAGO 221 series of COMPACT Splicing Connectors. The family of three, ultra-small parts (2-, 3-, 5-pins) has been optimized for ease-of-use and is suitable for all wire types.

Luso Electronics has announced the availability of SynQor’s latest range of high input voltage, high power DC-DC Bus Converters and Buck/Boost Regulators that utilize the company’s high-density Intermediate Bus Architecture (IBA) and comply with requirements for use in military and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) power applications.

RS Components (RS) has announced the addition of the BEETHEFIRST 3D printer to the company’s portfolio of rapid-prototyping machines targeted at electronics and mechanical engineers involved in design, prototyping and research and development, as well as enthusiasts and students.

Conrad Electronics has invested over 56 million euros in expanding its logistics centre located at the company’s headquarters in Wernberg-Köblitz. Currently one of the most modern distribution facilities in Europe the new investment is intended to prepare the company for further expansion and expands the logistics centre with further storage and shipping capacity.

RS Components (RS) has added to its growing range of rapid-prototyping machines with the Ultimaker 2 3D printer. This new desktop 3D printer employs fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology and targets electronics and mechanical engineers involved in design, prototyping and research and development, as well as enthusiasts and students.

Farnell element14 has launched the Lark Board, a high-performance development board based on Altera’s Cyclone V SoC. The Lark Board is designed for the development of high-volume applications including automotive, medical equipment, video surveillance and industrial control. Commenting Joerg Bertholdt, Director, Embedded Software Marketing and Planning at Altera said, “The launch of Lark Board enables developers to efficiently utilise the advantages of Cyclone V SoC architecture, density and performance, offering a full-featured and powerful development platform for embedded system design and development.”

RS Components (RS) is now stocking the new Raspberry Pi Model A+, which combines enhanced value and ease of use with smaller size and lower power consumption for applications such as industrial controls, remote monitors, and multimedia devices.

DigiKey Corporation has announced an expanded, comprehensive suite of EDA tools. The new and updated software options enable design engineers to streamline the entire (PCB) design process – from prototype to production. Ranging from Digi-Key’s free Scheme-It tool to new higher-end design options co-developed with Mentor Graphics, the distributor is the first to offer a complete ecosystem of product design tools.

Conrad Business Supplies has increased its range of industrial cables, leads and cable accessories from Lapp Kabel and now offers the company’s complete cable and wire portfolio as well as a wide range of system products – in total 20,000 items. The portfolio includes standard and highly flexible cables, industrial connectors, screw technology, customised system solutions, automation technology and robotics solutions for the intelligent factory of the future, as well as technical accessories.

RS Components (RS) has boosted its battery portfolio by adding high-performing and environmentally safe Lead Crystal batteries from new supplier partner Betta Batteries. Beginning with 12V units from 7.2Ah to 55Ah capacity, RS will market the Betta Batteries range worldwide, and will add further new products in the future.