Bangkok--4 Aug--Spark Communications
Latest ‘element14 Features’ showcases three product categories for engineers to create integrated solutions across different industries
element14, the first electronic component distributor that fuses commerce and community, today announced that the newest edition of the ‘element14 Features’ will focus on a wide range of connectors, cables and electromechanical products. Engineers will be able to access, from its 130,000-strong inventory in Asia Pacific, the most comprehensive range of resources related to these three product categories as well as printable reference documents and a free wall chart upon registration.
element14 offers the widest range of connectors stocked in the region, as well as a wide spectrum of cables and electromechanical products via its high service, multi-channel operations with next day delivery to most cities in Asia Pacific. Customers can find reliable and high performance products from global manufacturers including TE Connectivity, Belden, Littelfuse, Omron, ProPower and Multicomp where discounts of up to 45 percent will be available for selected products.
Within the ‘element14 Features’ section, users will be able to retrieve useful technical information on connectors, switches as well as fans and enclosure products; the information helps engineers to understand and maximise the utilities of their desired products. Users also benefit from element14’s platform as they can compare detailed specifications across the different product categories and determine compatible products for their designs.
In addition to element14’s 24/7 customer service and 24/5 online technical support, the new element14 knode, the world’s first design solutions gateway enables engineers to use a full suite of design tools such as development kits and software tools like CAD software. Through element14’s online platform, element14 members can now find the different engineering resources that support the electronics products from concept through to end of life, consolidated in one dynamic reference point, thus improving time to market and overall efficiency.
“As the Asia Pacific manufacturing sector continues to grow and consumer demands require increasingly complex electronic solutions, engineers are constantly challenged to find versatile and integrated solutions for their designs,” says Marc Grange, Head of Product Management, element14, Asia Pacific. “element14 understands design engineers’ need to combine different components seamlessly in order to maximise the functionality of their designs. That is why we are featuring three different product categories this month from which engineers will be able to select the most compatible components across different product families to create solutions more efficiently.”
Reliable solutions that power electronic innovations
The featured technologies are staple components for all electronic and electrical equipment and they include switches, relays, fuses, fan, enclosures, as well as connectors, cables and accessories. Switches, terminals and fuses allow electronic devices across all industries to come to life and regulate the flow of electricity to ensure that the safety of its users will not be compromised.
element14’s product offering includes:
- TE Connectivity SFV series Fast-Acting Chip Fuse is a series of wire-in Air SMD fuses which is suitable for secondary level over-current protection applications. Equipped with low temperature derating, it is designed to withstand extremely high temperatures (between 150 ?C to 250 ?C). These versatile products also have a wide range of current rating, ranging between 0.5A to 20A, which allow engineers to use them in a wide class of electronics.
- Weidmuller Push-in Terminal Block is a new generation of compact and flexible modular terminals that feature Weidmuller’s cutting edge “Push In” Connection technology that enables a reduction in the terminal variants while providing incredible cost savings. The direct Push In technology helps engineers to achieve up to 50 per cent reduction in time, thus improving time to market and providing a reliable, vibration-resistant, gas-tight connection.
- Omron Subminiature Basic Switch series comprises a spectrum of versatile components that are suitable for a wide range of applications, including home appliances, audio equipment, office machines and communications equipment. It incorporates snapping mechanisms consisting of two highly precise split springs that ensure longer life expectancy. These components also use insertion molded terminals and a two-stage bottom with different levels to prevent flux penetration, thus protecting the end product from unexpected electrical surge and ensuring the safety of the users.
- TE Connectivity machined brass, heavy nickel plated, A series Toggle switches are sturdy devices that are ideal for equipment operating in extreme conditions. These tools have an enduring lifespan that can withstand up to 30,000 cycles with functionality that remains uncompromised between -4?C to 85 ?C. They negate the need for regular replacements, providing the end-user with reliability and quality.
In order to provide additional resources to support engineers’ needs to create effective and integrated solutions, element14 has also launched a new Cadsoft website to the Asia Pacific engineering community. Engineers can have access to the latest version of the award-winning EAGLE software, complete with the new “DesignLink” functionality and understand the capabilities of EAGLE through discussion forums, video tutorials, webinars and the most updated FAQs. element14 members can also review projects created by Cadsoft and other users through this content-rich website. The flawless combination of high quality components with high performance design software will help to promote and enable innovations in the market and improve market to time.
For more information about ‘element14 Features’, please visit http://th.element14.com/features.
About element14
element14 offers 130,000 products, for next-day delivery in most cities in Asia Pacific from its three distribution hubs located in Shanghai, Singapore and Sydney. The company offers 24/7 telephone support for customers, 24/5 online technical support and catalogue sales, with a hassle-free return policy.
In Thailand, please visit http://th.element14.com/. This eCommerce site is integrated with the Group’s global online Community portal (www.element14.com).
Worldwide, element14 is the first collaborative community, research portal and eCommerce website for design engineers and electronics enthusiasts. The website provides product data, design tools, technology information and top brand components to seamlessly facilitate the design process; users can consult industry experts and collaborate with peers around the globe. element14 online Community is sponsored by Premier Farnell plc (LSE: pfl).
About Premier Farnell
Premier Farnell plc is leading the way in the high service, multi-channel provision of essential products, information, software and technology solutions to electronic design engineers, maintenance and repair engineers and purchasing professionals globally. Its differentiated proposition includes 29 local language transactional websites, and the critically important element14 ecommunity for design engineers - an industry first (www.element14.com). With sales last year of ?990.8m and underlying profits of ?93.3m the Group distributes its comprehensive portfolio of products and services throughout Europe, North America and Asia Pacific, supported by a global supply chain of over 3,500 suppliers and an inventory profile developed to anticipate and meet its customers’ needs. Recently awarded Platinum status by the Business in the Community Corporate Responsibility Index the business takes its CSR commitments very seriously.
While global in scope, Premier Farnell recognises the individual needs of each market and has continued to internationalise its model accordingly, trading locally under different brand names. Its primary electronics businesses trade as Farnell in Europe, Newark in the US, Canada and Mexico and Farnell Newark in Brazil. Across Asia Pacific the business trades as element14.
Key facts
Operations in 35 countries4,100 employeesOver 2 million customer contacts in 156 industriesOver 3,500 leading suppliersOver 400,000 products stocked with access to over four million more on demandGlobal leader in legislation RoHS, WEEE, REACH
For more information, please visit www.premierfarnell.com
About Omron
Omron Corporation is a global leader in the field of automation. They provide products and services to customers in a variety of fields including industrial automation, electronic components, social systems, and healthcare.
Omron founded its Asia Pacific operations over a quarter of a century ago to meet the needs of the region's rapidly expanding industrial markets. Operations that initially marketed products for Omron's Industrial Automation Business Group has expanded to also represent the company's Social Systems Business Group, Healthcare Division and most recently Electronic Components Business Group.
Omron’s Asia Pacific network now consists of over 2,500 strategically located employees involved in sales, manufacturing, technical support as well as research and development activities.
In this era of globalisation and vast technological change, Omron is reaffirming its dedication to offering added value to customers by developing innovative products and services. Omron intelligent components will be the building blocks for new consumer and industrial products. Control products, systems technologies and software will form the heart of flexible, networked manufacturing lines and automation systems.
For more information, visit: http://www.omron.com/
About TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity is a global, $12.1 billion company that designs and manufactures over 500,000 products that connect and protect the flow of power and data inside the products that touch every aspect of daily lives. TC’s nearly 100,000 employees partner with customers in virtually every industry—from consumer electronics, energy and healthcare, to automotive, aerospace and communication networks—enabling smarter, faster, better technologies to connect products to possibilities. More information on TE Connectivity can be found at http://www.te.com.
About Weidmuller
Weidmuller positions itself worldwide successfully on a sustained basis as the leading provider of solutions for electrical connectivity, transmission and conditioning of power, signal and data in industrial environments.
The company develops, produces and sells products in the field of electrical connectivity and electronics all over the world. Via a global network of application specialists Weidmuller offers engineering services and develops application specific solutions.
The complete product and service portfolio consistently assures both Weidmuller and its customers of competitive advantages and an increase in value.
The Weidmuller Group has a global focus with its own manufacturing plants, sales companies and representatives in over 80 countries.
For more information, visit: http://www.weidmuller.com/pls/portal/url/page/us_pages/home_usa
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