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Rohde & Schwarz is twice nominated for 2011 Elektra Awards
Rohde & Schwarz UK today announced that it has been nominated for no less than two Elektra European Electronics Industry Awards. In the Test Product of the Year category, Rohde & Schwarz’ FSW spectrum and signal analyser is among the six products shortlisted to contest the top spot, whilst Rohde & Schwarz’ longstanding University support programme has been highlighted as a contender for the Educational Support Award. The awards ceremony, which is organised by the UK’s leading electronics news title Electronics Weekly, will take place in London on 14th December.
A paReferring to the inclusion of the FSW on Elektra’s shortlist, Frank Mackel, Managing Director of Rohde & Schwarz UK commented: “This is a particularly exciting start for an instrument that promises to set new benchmarks in performance, innovation and usability in the test and measurement industry.” He added: “Meanwhile, by shortlisting Rohde & Schwarz UK’s University programme, the Elektra Awards gives valuable peer recognition for our support for teaching laboratories and research departments – the future, as we see it, of the European electronics industry.”
Rohde & Schwarz UK has supported UK and Irish Universities for many years with generous discounts, equipment loans, student placement schemes, prize givings and donations. The company also has a sponsored lab program offering an additional level of support. Phil McCluskey, Rohde & Schwarz UK’s University Programme Manager explains: “Our sponsored lab program recognises the value of time when it comes to actively engaging with our University partners. For example, by participating in Industrial Liaison schemes, providing letters of support for grant applications and helping to enthuse the next generation of students with technology presentations, relevant teaching materials and access to our experts.”