element14 launches online design platform

element14 has unveiled its element14 knode, an online design platform that gives electronic design engineers access to a single platform that automates and configures design creation. The company, which is a part of the Premier Farnell group, said the engineering solution increases productivity and supports design flow in prototype research, design and manufacture.

The design solution offers other features such as development platforms and kits, operating systems and stacks, as well as an online Learning Center. In addition, it also provides CAD tools, PCB services, and test solutions. According to element14, the design automation platform automates the creation of explicit dependencies and inter-relationships with other system level components, resulting in a customized design flow.

The element14 knode, KNOwledge for Design Engineers, allows products to be marketed quickly, while valuable engineering resources can be focused more on application design and IP creation, the company said.

"The element14 knode offers a world of solutions in one single interface and is another exciting industry first for us offering a new and different approach to design solutions. Innovation is vital for design engineers and as their partner in innovation, we are re-defining the delivery of the solutions they need," said Harriet Green, CEO of Premier Farnell.