Posted to News on 15th Jul 2026, 13:00
Global engineering community launches initiative enabling members to review products of their choice
element14, an Avnet community, has launched a new initiative within its RoadTest program, inviting engineers to apply to test and review a product of their choosing.
The initiative allows participants to request any product priced at $175 or less from Newark, Farnell or element14 online stores. Ten selected applicants will receive their chosen product at no cost and keep it in exchange for publishing a review.
Applicants are required to submit a proposal outlining the product they would like to review, why they selected it and the test plan they intend to follow. Submissions should also include a brief overview of the applicant's background, experience level and familiarity with relevant technologies such as embedded systems, microcontrollers, programming or prototyping.
Applications demonstrating clear alignment between the proposed review and the applicant's experience, along with creativity and technical depth, will have a greater chance of selection.
Engineers may choose to review a wide range of products, including single-board computers, development and motor control kits, wireless or optical systems and bench equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes and soldering stations.
Reviews can take many forms, including evaluating the out-of-the-box experience, benchmarking performance against specifications, conducting cybersecurity testing or assessing durability under demanding conditions.
The enrolment deadline is 30 August. Registration to join the element14 Community is free and required to participate.
In addition, the element14 Community has launched a "Show and Tell" competition to highlight innovative electronics projects. Participants can submit blog posts featuring projects they have created independently, professionally or as part of academic work, supported by photos, videos, diagrams and code. The top 25 submissions will each receive an Arduino Uno Q.
