{"id":891800,"date":"2026-03-25T06:09:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T06:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.electronicsweekly.com\/?p=891800"},"modified":"2026-03-25T10:31:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:31:33","slug":"element14-design-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.electronicsweekly.com\/news\/business\/element14-design-challenge-2026-03\/","title":{"rendered":"element14 design challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>element14 has launched its latest design competition, inviting engineers, makers and technology enthusiasts to develop smart industry projects focused on production monitoring, uptime optimisation and product testing.<\/p><div class=\"elect-content\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"elect-1695958432\"><div id=\"x02\">\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"> if ($(window).width() <= 768) { googletag.display('x02'); } <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Selected participants will design and build a prototype or test rig using a kit of components from leading suppliers. Entries will be judged on creativity and the imaginative use of component features.<\/p><div class=\"elect-test\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"elect-662557383\"><div id=\"DFP-EW-InRead1\">\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"> if ($(window).width() > 768) { googletag.display('DFP-EW-InRead1'); } <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<BR>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-891801 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/24113212\/IMG_1926.webp\" alt=\"element14 design challenge\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/24113212\/IMG_1926.webp 800w, https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/24113212\/IMG_1926-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/static.electronicsweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/24113212\/IMG_1926-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The challenge centers on adding intelligence to production environments. Example project concepts include miniature production line demonstrations, open\u2011source conveyor systems, inventory management tools, production line monitoring, predictive maintenance, RFID tracking and quality control solutions.<\/p><div class=\"elect-post-content-2\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"elect-2001075680\"><div id=\"DFP-EW-InRead1-Mobile\">\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"> if ($(window).width() <= 768) { googletag.display('DFP-EW-InRead1-Mobile'); } <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cTo us, smart industry is about applying creativity and practical engineering to real\u2011world manufacturing challenges,\u201d said Andreea Teodorescu, Global Director of Product Marketing and element14 Community. \u201cThis challenge gives our members the opportunity to explore industrial innovation while sharing their ideas and learning from one another.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To be eligible for prizes, participants must document their build process and publish a final project blog on the element14 Community, clearly highlighting the sponsor components used.<\/p>\n<p>The first-place winner will receive an Multicomp Pro MP720013 Oscilloscope. Second place will receive a Multicomp Pro MP750511 Waveform Generator, and third place will receive a Multicomp Pro MP3055 Bench Digital Multimeter. All participants who successfully complete the challenge will also receive a Multicomp Pro AC\/DC Voltage Clamp Meter.<\/p>\n<p>Applications are open now through 12 April and participants will have until 21 June to complete and submit their projects.<\/p>\n<p>For more information and to register, visit: <a rel=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/community.element14.com\/on-the-line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/community.element14.com\/on-the-line<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.electronicsweekly.com\/news\/business\/distribution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See all our Distribution content<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>element14 has launched its latest design competition, inviting engineers, makers and technology enthusiasts to develop smart industry projects focused on production monitoring, uptime optimisation and product testing. 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