Publication date: 26 July 2010
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
A popular feature for members has been DesignSpark PCB, a free professional standard PCB design software tool. Downloads have reached well over 5,000 in the first three weeks of availability, with users having access to a package providing schematic capture and PCB design without limitations, making DesignSpark PCB a market-leader in free PCB design tools. Engineers have made full use of the resources and support materials available on DesignSpark, and are actively contributing to the future development of DesignSpark PCB.
Commenting, b, Head of Electronics Marketing for RS Components said “We are delighted with the early response of engineers to DesignSpark and DesignSpark PCB. Our aim was to create an environment engineers can rely on for trusted information and resources, find design tips, reviews, connect and contribute. What DesignSpark members are telling us is helping to deliver the right tools now, while developing new resources to meet their needs in the future.”
DesignSpark and DesignSpark PCB are available to engineers worldwide at www.designspark.com. Users are invited to register to join DesignSpark and have access to thousands of development kit reviews, design centre information and free applications in the Spark Store, as well as connecting with other engineers and online resources.
RS Components is the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, the world’s largest distributor of electronics and maintenance products. The Group serves nearly 1.6 million customers worldwide. Through operations in 27 countries and 17 warehouses, RS distributes 500,000 products from over 2,500 suppliers. The Group has an annual turnover of over
£972 million and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. For more details on the Group please visit the corporate website (www.electrocomponents.com).
