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2014
- 19.09.2014 – RS enters agreement with Adapteva to deliver energy-efficient open-source computing platforms to customers globally
- 18.09.2014 – RS Components expands 3D printing range with availability of high quality filament from Verbatim
- 17.09.2014 – RS begins distribution of second-generation RepRapPro Ormerod, bringing affordable 3D printing technology to engineers worldwide
- 12.09.2014 – RS Components helps engineers innovate through music and technology at Music Tech Fest London
- 11.09.2014 – Entry-level range of Bosch power tools, now available from RS Components, delivers lower price point for lighter usage applications
- 09.09.2014 – RS Components launches Internet of Things (IoT) themed area via DesignSpark
- 04.09.2014 – PanelPilotACE available from RS Components slashes development time and cost for advanced displays
- 04.09.2014 – RS Components to highlight support for engineers’ big design ideas at Electronica 2014
- 02.09.2014 – RS Components to demonstrate rapid prototyping solutions at the Electronics and Engineering Design Show
- 02.09.2014 – RS Components introduces duo of integrated dual-wavelength red and infrared laser diodes that offer stable power output
- 28.08.2014 – RS Components introduces new professional-quality RS branded soldering station
- 21.08.2014 – Space-saving modular PLC available from RS Components offers scalable and flexible design for small automation systems
- 19.08.2014 – RS Components now stocking newly branded ‘Industrial by Duracell’ alkaline battery range
- 24.07.2014 – Easy-to-use vision sensor kit from RS Components enables high-speed part inspection and positioning in difficult production conditions
- 23.07.2014 – RS Components challenges hackers and musicians to get creative with Arduino and Raspberry Pi at Music Tech Fest
- 22.07.2014 – RS Components helps communities Restart their broken technology
- 17.07.2014 – SparqEE boards available exclusively from RS Components bring cellular connectivity to Raspberry Pi and Arduino
- 14.07.2014 – Raspberry Pi Model B+ available from RS Components achieves up to 30% less power consumption compared to Model B design
- 08.07.2014 – Compact video inspection camera from RS enables faulty equipment diagnosis and accurate inspection in hard to reach locations
- 07.07.2014 – RS Components raises £864 - and counting - for good causes in themed Hawaiian fun day
- 01.07.2014 – RS Components reinforces support for electrical installers and maintenance engineers with extensive portfolio of Phoenix Contact products
- 30.06.2014 – Lucky RS Components customer takes home the keys to a brand new van
- 27.06.2014 – RS Components hosts 3D Printing Technology event for bloggers and journalists in London
- 24.06.2014 – RS Components and Allied Electronics expand semiconductor offering through global distribution deal with ROHM
- 19.06.2014 – Industrial sector set to gain from augmented interconnect and passives offering from RS Components
- 13.06.2014 – RS Components partners with leading suppliers to help customers in the food and beverage business with industry specific insight
- 12.06.2014 – ISO-TECH high-reliability and cost-effective clamp meters from RS Components enable safe and fast current measurements
- 09.06.2014 – Low cost prototyping platform from new Raspberry Pi Compute Module Development Kit, now available from RS Components
- 06.06.2014 – RS Components goes back to school with #techmums
- 05.06.2014 – New 3D Systems printers available from RS Components bring faster print speeds and higher resolution to consumers and professionals
- 03.06.2014 – New generation of high-quality hand tools from RS Components offers greater value for electricians and maintenance professionals
- 28.05.2014 – RS Components brings intuitive 3D design into the world of academia
- 27.05.2014 – Silicon Labs Touchstone analogue IC products now available
- 21.05.2014 – RS and Allied Electronics recognise Siemens, Phoenix Contact, Arduino and Schneider Electric with 2014 global supplier awards
- 20.05.2014 – RS Components and Allied Electronics open order books for revolutionary new Red Pitaya open-source test and measurement platform
- 16.05.2014 – RS Components commended for health and safety excellence with RoSPA and British Safety Council awards
- 15.05.2014 – Highly integrated variable-output DC/DC regulator modules save valuable board space
- 13.05.2014 – Innovative waterproof coating protects machinery and equipment from liquids
- 12.05.2014 – RS Components enhances its mobile website making it more convenient and easier to use
- 29.04.2014 – RS Components boosts interconnect offering to drive automotive applications
- 25.04.2014 – RS Components honoured by TDK for outstanding distribution performance
- 24.04.2014 – RS Components forms global distribution alliance with PR electronics to deliver high-precision signal conditioning devices
- 15.04.2014 – RS Components reels in high volume customers on selected electronics product lines
- 11.04.2014 – RS Components wins ‘Environment Product/Service Award’ at the Environment and Energy Awards 2014
- 10.04.2014 – RS Components and FCT enter global distribution partnership to deliver enhanced accessibility on interconnect offering
- 09.04.2014 – RS Components helps Young Enterprise company triumph in area finals
- 02.04.2014 – RS Components and Fairchild Semiconductor Collaborate to Offer Evaluation Boards in DesignSpark PCB Format
- 27.03.2014 – New digital magazine from RS Components brings latest news in automation and control
- 25.03.2014 – LUXEON ultraviolet LEDs available from RS Components deliver industry’s highest power density
- 24.03.2014 – RS Components multi-layer ceramic capacitors minimise costs in general-purpose electronics applications
- 20.03.2014 – Touchscreen display module starter kits available from RS Components enable portable, low power Raspberry Pi applications
- 18.03.2014 – RS Components signs exclusive global deal with Red Pitaya to distribute revolutionary new open-source test and measurement instrument
- 14.03.2014 – Supreme product offering earns RS Components top distributor award from Schaffner
- 13.03.2014 – RS Components expands 3D printer range to broaden customer accessibility in burgeoning 3D technologies market
- 12.03.2014 – Brighton Hackathon proves huge success for RS Components and the Met Office
- 07.03.2014 – RS Components highlights extensive product and service portfolio for automation and control applications at Drives and Controls 2014
- 06.03.2014 – RS Components now stocking starter kit for the industry’s most energy-friendly MCUs
- 04.03.2014 – RS Components sponsors a new open-source robotics competition at RobotChallenge 2014
- 25.02.2014 – RS Components marks Raspberry Pi’s second anniversary by donating boards to disadvantaged schools
- 21.02.2014 – RS Components offers exclusive availability on TE Connectivity resistor lab kits
- 19.02.2014 – RS Components collaborates with the Met Office to support innovation and technology at Brighton Hackathon
- 06.02.2014 – RS Components brings wireless connectivity to Raspberry Pi
- 04.02.2014 – RS Components supports film project to highlight vital local facility for young people
- 31.01.2014 – RS Components showcases its successful design tools at Embedded World 2014
- 23.01.2014 – Digital I/O module available from RS Components brings simple remote monitoring and control to industrial automation
- 21.01.2014 – RS Components reaffirms its continuing commitment to DesignSpark PCB with new version of award-winning software
- 16.01.2014 – Explosion proof beacons available from RS Components provide protection in harsh environments
- 14.01.2014 – RS Components attains fully franchised global distributor status from Fairchild Semiconductor
- 09.01.2014 – RS Components introduces Panasonic POSCAP and OS-CON capacitors offering low ESR and extended life capabilities
2013
- 24.12.2013 – RS Components supports charity volunteer in quest to raise funds for NANNA
- 19.12.2013 – Industry’s smallest isolated DC-to-DC converters, address power and space constraints in diverse applications
- 18.12.2013 – RS Components to donate £218,000 of products to Hope and Aid Direct to benefit humanitarian relief efforts across the world
- 12.12.2013 – RS Components notches up a hat trick of high scores in download count for popular online design resources
- 11.12.2013 – RS Components supports engineers on the move with handy reference mobile app
- 05.12.2013 – Easy-to-use wireless module available from RS Components simplifies Internet connectivity
- 02.12.2013 – RS Components and RepRapPro distribution deal brings affordable 3D printing technology to engineers worldwide
- 29.11.2013 – RS Components wins ‘Wholesalers & Distributors’ category at the Internet Business Awards 2013/14
- 20.11.2013 – RS Components achieves place in Top 50 Companies for Customer Service
- 19.11.2013 – RS Components wins ‘Best In-House Team’ award at the 2013 UK Search Awards
- 19.11.2013 – RS Components bolsters support for Taiwan Semiconductor in global distribution pact
- 19.11.2013 – New automotive-grade MOSFETs deliver ultra-low on-state resistance for heavy power load applications
- 18.11.2013 – Modular low-voltage power distribution system available from RS Components guarantees safe and efficient operation
- 14.11.2013 – Fast-build 19” wall-mounted cabinets available from RS Components
- 14.11.2013 – RS Components completes global implementation of Live Chat service
- 11.11.2013 – Cloud lifts with availability of new wireless Arduino board from RS Components
- 07.11.2013 – Glasgow children’s charity to benefit from fundraising at RS Components
- 06.11.2013 – High-reliability wireless sensing switches saves time and costs for industrial sector
- 01.11.2013 – RS Components reels in high volume customers on selected electronics product lines
- 30.10.2013 – RS Components boosts semiconductor offering with Silicon Labs franchise agreement
- 28.10.2013 – Raspberry Pi infrared camera module available from RS Components shoots for new applications
- 25.10.2013 – RS supports young design talent at British Engineering Excellence Awards
- 23.10.2013 – RS Components scoops prestigious Best Practice Award at Paris ceremony
- 23.10.2013 – RS Components adds energy-efficient three-phase AC motors to automation range
- 21.10.2013 – RS Components awarded by Cherry for online distribution success
- 17.10.2013 – RS Components further enhances customer online experience with latest website upgrades
- 15.10.2013 – Cransley Hospice Receives Healthy Donation Thanks to Employees at RS Components
- 14.10.2013 – RS Components and Allied Electronics challenge all engineers to speed test the simplicity of their free intuitive 3D design tool
- 10.10.2013 – Two new Raspberry Pi bundles available deliver powerful multimedia capabilities in ultra-low power solution
- 04.10.2013 – RS Components releases exclusive Arduino Robot video tutorials
- 01.10.2013 – New touchscreen HMI terminals enhance image display quality for machine operators
- 27.09.2013 – DesignSpark Mechanical download figures rocket to more than 50,000 in under two weeks
- 25.09.2013 – RS Components takes new 3D design tool to Coventry for the Electronics and Engineering Design Show
- 24.09.2013 – RS Components announced as double finalist at Elektra 2013
- 24.09.2013 – Frost & Sullivan Recognises RS Components’ Strong Online Distribution Channel in the GP Test Equipment Market
- 23.09.2013 – RS Components boosts broad portfolio of microcontrollers with high-performance ARM-based devices from Texas Instruments
- 20.09.2013 – Inventors reveal world-changing prototypes from 48-hour 3D design challenge
- 18.09.2013 – Inventors & industry experts advocate new free 3D modelling software from RS Components & Allied Electronics in design challenge
- 16.09.2013 – RS Components brings 3D design capability to all engineers with DesignSpark Mechanical
- 16.09.2013 – DesignSpark Mechanical Press Kit
- 09.09.2013 – OEMs gain cost advantage with new high-efficiency three-phase AC motor range available from RS Components
- 22.08.2013 – RS Components donates £2,450 to Lakelands Hospice Corby
- 20.08.2013 – New FIGnition inFUZE 8-bit computer takes ‘build-your-own’ hardware design into education
- 13.08.2013 – RS agrees global distribution deal with Exar
- 06.08.2013 – New Raspberry Pi bundles from RS Components deliver reduced purchase price for programming enthusiasts
- 01.08.2013 – RS Components donates £1000 of products to help build interactive spaceship
- 25.07.2013 – Parallax Inc. appoints RS Components and Allied Electronics in global distribution deal
- 23.07.2013 – RS Components goes to school to teach mums programming with Raspberry Pi
- 12.07.2013 – RS Components donates Raspberry Pi kits to schools attending Radio Society of Great Britain Centenary Day
- 09.07.2013 – New online design centre from RS Components supports collaboration in open source design
- 08.07.2013 – RS Components donates Raspberry Pi computers to Young Enterprise students
- 01.07.2013 – RS Components wins ‘Best Email Marketing’ and ‘Best Multichannel Marketing’ awards at The Digitals 2013
- 27.06.2013 – Ultra-high efficiency switching regulators from Analog Devices
- 25.06.2013 – RS Components now offering StrongIRFET power MOSFET family
- 14.06.2013 – DesignSpark launches DesignShare
- 12.06.2013 – RS achieves CEMARS certification
- 07.06.2013 – RS Components wins ESM China's Best eCommerce Distributor Award
- 04.06.2013 – Latest energy efficient super junction MOSFETs from Fuji
- 24.05.2013 – Energy Harvesting Discovery Kits from STMicroelectronics
- 22.05.2013 – New BeagleBone Black available from RS Components
- 21.05.2013 – RS now stocks the Amphenol HD-BNC family of connnetors for high density connectivity
- 14.05.2013 – Raspberry Pi camera module now shipping from RS Components
- 30.04.2013 – RS Components partners with Philips Lumileds in global distribution deal
- 25.04.2013 – RS Components announces availability of new MOSFET devices from Fairchild Semiconductor
- 17.04.2013 – RS Components awarded silver at the RoSPA Awards 2013
- 16.04.2013 – New feature-rich DesignSpark PCB Version 5.0 from RS Components delivers time saving and error reduction benefits to design engineers
- 11.04.2013 – RS Components garners Tektronix 'Business Excellence Award' for Outstanding Growth in 2012
- 27.03.2013 – RS Components boosts its automation offer with latest range of pneumatic fittings from SMC
- 19.03.2013 – RS Components inspires innovation at Electronica & Productronica China 2013
- 15.03.2013 – DesignSpark PCB from RS Components voted one of the top three Engineering Software Products of the Year
- 08.03.2013 – RS Components wins the ‘Digital marketing’ category at the CIM Marketing Excellence Awards 2012
- 04.03.2013 – RS Components releases free limited edition Raspberry Pi to celebrate first anniversary of the credit card-sized computer
- 20.02.2013 – Electrocomponents signs global freight contracts to further improve service provision to customers
- 19.02.2013 – RS Components and SCHURTER extend cooperation with global distribution agreement
- 14.02.2013 – RS Components honoured with European Distribution Excellence Award by Souriau
- 12.02.2013 – RS Components wins ‘Best use of email marketing’ at the Marketing Week Data Strategy Awards 2013
- 12.02.2013 – RS Components reaches 300,000 download milestone for its 3D CAD model programme
- 07.02.2013 – RS Components supports rapid prototyping with availability of new mbed application board
- 04.02.2013 – RS Components introduces new Raspberry Pi Model A board
- 30.01.2013 – RS Components adds 1,000 products from Analog Devices
- 28.01.2013 – RS Components connects with Samtec in distribution agreement
2012
- 10.12.2012 – RS Components helps customers reduce emissions with launch of Schneider Electric vehicle charging points
- 21.11.2012 – Electrocomponents wins two awards for IT excellence
- 15.11.2012 – RS Components lands second consecutive ‘Distributor of the Year’ award from Teledyne LeCroy
- 15.11.2012 – RS Components wins ‘Distributor of the Year Award 2012’ from MH Connectors
- 15.11.2012 – RS Components adds energy-efficient microcontrollers to semiconductor offer in global distribution deal with Energy Micro
- 14.11.2012 – RS Components enhances its 3D CAD model selection tools for engineers
- 14.11.2012 – RS Components extends semiconductor offer through global distribution deal with Diodes Incorporated
- 13.11.2012 – RS Components unveils world’s first demonstration of the Raspberry Pi camera module at Electronica 2012
- 13.11.2012 – RS Components presented with ‘Distributor of the Year 2012’ award by Bourns, Inc.
- 07.11.2012 – Electrocomponents announced as International Trade Awards finalist
- 05.11.2012 – RS Components launches complete Omron industrial safety range across Europe
- 29.10.2012 – RS Components enhances website to save customers time and money
- 15.10.2012 – RS Components unveils major electronics design innovations and reinforces position as leading online resource hub
- 11.10.2012 – Double Elektra 2011 winner - RS Components - announced as finalist for 2012 ‘Distributor of the Year’ award
- 05.10.2012 – RS Components named East Midlands Business of the Year by British Chambers of Commerce
- 02.10.2012 – RS Components first to bring new open-source Arduino starter kit to market
- 28.09.2012 – RS Components launches new iPhone app for its eTech magazine
- 19.09.2012 – RS Components delivers new EMEA catalogue in six languages
- 17.09.2012 – RS Components signs a reseller agreement with Fairchild Semiconductor
- 14.09.2012 – RS Components celebrates 75 years of business success
RS Components
Lisa Townsend
PR Manager - EMEA
RS Components Ltd
Birchington Road Corby
Northants NN17 9RS
Tel: +44 (0) 1536 209026
E-Mail: lisa.townsend@rs-components.com
Joanne Youson
Product Marketing PR Manager - Global
RS Components Ltd
Birchington Road Corby
Northants NN17 9RS
Tel: +44 (0) 1536 405752
Mobile +44 7584 607 552
E-Mail: joanne.youson@rs-components.com
Lisa Townsend
PR Manager - EMEA
RS Components Ltd
Birchington Road Corby
Northants NN17 9RS
Tel: +44 (0) 1536 209026
E-Mail: lisa.townsend@rs-components.com
Joanne Youson
Product Marketing PR Manager - Global
RS Components Ltd
Birchington Road Corby
Northants NN17 9RS
Tel: +44 (0) 1536 405752
Mobile +44 7584 607 552
E-Mail: joanne.youson@rs-components.com
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