Premier Farnell : element14 launches newest products in design and prototyping in multi-city roadshow in India

Highlights of the element14 India roadshow:
- new products from TE Connectivity, Microchip, NXP, Richtek and Weller
- expansion of technical and sales support, and e-commerce enhancements
- register now to join in Bangalore on 17 June

Bangalore, 26 May 2016 - element14 has kicked off a new series of roadshows in India together with industry-leading suppliers TE Connectivity, Microchip, NXP and Richtek. Starting in key cities Bangalore, Chennai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Chandigarh and Coimbatore, these interactive events will bring hands-on demonstrations of the newest technologies and solutions for electronics design and prototyping targeted at industries such as industrial automation, alternative energy, healthcare IT, wearables, LED and IoT(Internet of Things).

'element14 is committed to strengthening its position as the trusted one-stop source of engineering knowledge and solutions for design innovation. In the past year we have invested heavily to support the demands of our customer base in India,' Ravi Pagar, Regional Director - South Asia and Asean, element14, explained, 'We have expanded our comprehensive range of electronics components and increased our local sales and technical support so customers get the best service in terms of the right products, availability and fast delivery.'

element14 has collaborated with its key suppliers to bring these roadshows to all major cities that have been experiencing significant growth in electronics design. During these interactive events customers will get to meet with industry-leading representatives who will introduce the newest solutions and recommend the best products for specific applications.

In addition to hands-on product demos, element14 will also present the newest web enhancements resulting from its investment in its new web platform. These improvements make it quicker and easier for engineers to find, compare and purchase products in small and larger quantities. Customers can access over 16,000 full-reel items plus re-reeling on all cut tape products at http://in.element14.com/packaging-solutions

To join the element14 roadshow, get hands-on demos and view the newest products from leading suppliers, please contact in-sales@element14.com

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