Ask The Expert- Thermal Management
There are different methods and a wide range of materials to call upon for thermal management. We explore these and explain their differences to help you find the right approach for your application.
Moving a new design from the computer and on to the prototype stage is an important, and exciting step in the development process. Building and testing in the real world can give a huge amount of insight into any fine-tuning that may be necessary, and is an enormous help in getting to market quickly with a satisfactory solution. Our range includes rapid prototyping machinery, tools, soldering stations, ESD protection, test equipment and much more to help your design succeed.
And RS DesignSpark offers award-winning design resources allowing you to get ahead of the competition. It is excellent for prototyping and getting your ideas created.
Ideas and Advice
Ask The Expert- EMC with Wurth Elektronic
Emissions and Immunity are key design principles, but where do you start and how do you gain EMC approval and certification to place your products on the market?
Sustainability Round-Table - Keen to be Green
DesignSpark hosted a virtual roundtable to discuss how the move to sustainability is being carried out across our supplier base, in terms of product design, material sourcing and much, much more.
NEW Prototyping Product Guide
Highlights from our wide range, featuring: soldering, ESD, PCB prototyping, 3D printing, tools, development kits, components, cable and test equipment.
Product Ranges To Help Your Build
Tools
Whether you need a single screwdriver, ESD cutters or a full tool kit, we can help. We’ve over 20,000 hand tools as well as tool storage, from the brands you know and trust as well as our own RS PRO.
Soldering
From soldering irons and rework tools to fume extraction and desoldering wicks and braids; we hold a vast range in stock from all the leading brands.
Test & Measurement
We've got your bench covered with power supplies, signal generators, scopes, meters, spectrum analysers and e-loads from leading brands.
ESD Control
Our range includes ESD grounding, matting, and packaging solutions plus an extensive collection of anti-static products, including RS Pro wrist straps, wrist cords, labels, and bags.
PCB Prototyping
All the items you need to create a bare prototype PCB to help prove your design, with additional key parts to help you populate it.
3D Printing
3D Printing is revolutionising manufacturing processes, providing a solutions for rapid prototyping and enabling designs to be realised quickly and cost effectively.
Semiconductors
From the global leading brands, available in small quantities and bulk pack options. Plus the development tools required for prototyping.
Passives
Essential building blocks for any electronics design, explore our huge range of passive components from the brands you trust today.
Connectors
Power, signalling and data connectors for board, panel and machine level applications, from the brands you can rely on.
Cable & Wire
Standard and high performance equipment wire, plus multi-core cables and accessories to mark, protect and route cabling as required.
Displays & Optoelectronics
Including displays and related components, LED lighting parts, couplers, LEDs and indicators. Plus associated dev' kits for prototyping.
Power Supplies and Protection
Our extensive range of both on and off-board power supplies and circuit protection hardware are from the brands you trust.
3D Printing tips with Jude Pullen
3D Printing tips with Jude Pullen Part 1- essential tips
Essential tips include making parts stronger, nozzle to wall ratios, print resolution, improving accuracy, and more.
3D Printing tips with Jude Pullen Part 2- Engineering and Design
Using and removing threaded brass inserts, shadow gaps to improve visual appeal, different part tolerances for optimal fit and when to create your own build support.
3D Printing tips with Jude Pullen Part 3- Quirky, Unusual and Lesser-Known Tips
Including colouring PLA, chamfering to compensate for first layer over-extrusion, happy accidents, different build plates plus the baby monitor hack.
Take The Next Step In Prototyping
Addictive Manufacturing on Demand Service
Outsource your additive prototyping and free up valuable time and resources. Find out how RS and Protolabs can help you, and what services are available.
Rapid Prototyping with DesignSpark and Protolabs
With DesignSpark software on hand to support your design process, and Protolabs a few clicks away from turning your design into manufactured parts, we have the end-to-end solution you are looking for.
Eurocircuits a perfect partnership for PCB services
RS and Eurocircuits have created a collaboration that gives design engineers direct access to services for PCB prototyping and small series manufacturing.
DesignSpark Tools
DesignSpark PCB Software
You want to innovate with your PCB board designs. With DesignSpark PCB, there is no limit to your schematic size or the number of sheets.
DesignSpark Electrical Software
You want to save time, automating wiring, device numbering and reports. DesignSpark Electrical ensures designs are accurate and coherent.
DesignSpark Mechanical Software
The power to quickly design and change product concepts in 3D without having to learn complex traditional CAD software.