RS Components has won the Operational Excellence Award at the Supply Chain Distinction Awards 2011 held in Berlin, Germany. The prestigious award was presented in recognition of the company’s significant achievements in supply chain performance, planning and logistics, as well as customer service and satisfaction.

S Components today announced it is the first distributor to be stocking the latest OLED lighting solutions from Osram Opto Semiconductors. The 'instant on, dimmable' additions to the Orbeos range of OLED lighting components represent the very latest in lighting flexibility and are available for same day despatch.

RS Components has today announced the release of DesignSpark PCB version 2, its free PCB design software package. Working in partnership with Number One Systems, new features in DesignSpark PCB include unique 3D visualisation of PCB layouts, and increased library management functionality. The upgraded version 2 software is free to download for new users at www.designspark.com/pcb, and existing users will be alerted to the upgrade via release al...

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RS Components, is extensively increasing its range of RS Essentials products with the addition of new thermal management materials. The value priced range offers excellent heat management properties and can assist in driving down the overall BoM costs.

RS Components today announced that it has signed a new European distribution deal with Bourns AG (“Bourns”) for distribution of Bourns® products within Europe. Under the new agreement RS will add more than 1500 new Bourns® products to its stock profile including a full range of circuit protection devices, trimmers, potentiometers, encoders and further resistive and inductive products.

RS Components has further strengthened its relationship with Vishay following the completion of a European distribution agreement. The new agreement means that RS now formally represents Vishay around the globe through three regional agreements. Vishay is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components.

RS Components disclosed that DesignSpark, the online gateway that gives engineers trusted and reliable information and resources, has become the industry’s fastest growing community of electronics engineers.

RS Components is announcing the addition of new functionality and product ranges to its Component Chooser parametric search tool. New ranges include optoelectronic components and further electromechanical components, while the tool now enables users to easily filter and find products with 3D CAD models available for free download. These and other enhancements to its online component selection and design tools will be demonstrated on its stand at...

RS Components has significantly extended its portfolio of high quality, value priced RS Essentials passive components with the addition of hundreds of new SMD resistors, carbon film resistors and aluminium capacitors. The company plans to greatly expand its RS Essentials offering in the coming months, providing customers with the opportunity to cut costs without compromising performance.

RS Components today announced that at Electronica this year it will be showcasing its comprehensive range of design resources available online for the global electronics design engineering community. RS will be in Hall A4, on stand 117, and will be providing visitors with unique access to a range of technical experts and tools during the week.

RS Components today announced the exclusive launch of the world’s smallest digital humidity sensor, the Sensirion SHT-21. Samples of the ground-breaking digital Relative Humidity and Temperature (RH&T) sensor are in stock at RS warehouses around the world now.

RS Components, the leading international distributor of electronic, electro-mechanical and industrial products, today announced a new commercial agreement across Europe and Asia-Pacific with APEM, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of switch and switch panels. Supporting the new relationship, APEM microsites have also been launched across all RS European websites.

RS Components today revealed that DesignSpark, the new gateway to online design resources and support has already reached 6,000 members within three weeks from launch. DesignSpark was launched on 5th July 2010, giving engineers trusted and reliable information and resources, bringing together design information, user generated reviews and new free-of-charge tools to speed up the design process. The site can be accessed at www.designspark.com...

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RS Components has announced the expansion of its test and measurement portfolio with the introduction of products from LeCroy, an innovative manufacturer of oscilloscopes and serial data test solutions. LeCroy’s oscilloscopes provide large colour screens with many integrated simple-to-use tools to meet design and development engineers analysis requirements.

RS has today launched its new online ‘Price Checker’ facility at rswww.com/pricechecker. Updated on a weekly basis, this price comparison site looks at frequently purchased products comparing the prices from RS and other suppliers.

RS Components is showcasing new microcontrollers and development kits including those from Microchip and TI on Stand 323 at this week’s Embedded Systems Conference and Exhibition at the Farnborough International Show Centre (FIVE).

RS Components has announced the introduction of over 400 new products from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, a subsidiary of OSRAM, one of the two leading lighting companies in the world and a world leader in manufacturing optoelectronic semiconductors for illumination, visualisation and sensing.

RS Components has announced the introduction of over 400 new products from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, a subsidiary of OSRAM, one of the two leading lighting companies in the world and a world leader in manufacturing optoelectronic semiconductors for illumination, visualisation and sensing.