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    Products and solutions for developing prototypes

    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.

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    Ask The Expert- Thermal Management

    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.

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    Product Ranges To Help Your Build

    Tools

    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.

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    Soldering

    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.

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    Test & Measurement

    Test & Measurement

    We've got your bench covered with power supplies, signal generators, scopes, meters, spectrum analysers and e-loads from leading brands.

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    ESD Control

    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.

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    PCB Prototyping

    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.

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    3D Printing

    3D Printing

    3D Printing is revolutionising manufacturing processes, providing a solutions for rapid prototyping and enabling designs to be realised quickly and cost effectively.

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    Semiconductors & Development Kits

    Semiconductors

    From the global leading brands, available in small quantities and bulk pack options. Plus the development tools required for prototyping.

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    Passives

    Passives

    Essential building blocks for any electronics design, explore our huge range of passive components from the brands you trust today.

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    Connectors

    Connectors

    Power, signalling and data connectors for board, panel and machine level applications, from the brands you can rely on.

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    Cable & Wire

    Cable & Wire

    Standard and high performance equipment wire, plus multi-core cables and accessories to mark, protect and route cabling as required.

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    DesignSpark Tools

    DesignSpark PCB Software

    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.

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