Press Release

Montreal, Quebec ( connect2business.co.uk ) May 1, 2013 - Future Energy Solutions, a division of Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, has created a fun and helpful video on how to install off-grid keypad entry locks, by demonstrating the process on an ice fishing shack.

The video shows how easy it is to install solar powered locks, using the Future Energy Solutions Energy Harvesting Platform. Viewers will also learn how to test their designs to ensure their set-up will work. The video can be seen at: http://youtu.be/aqA4kh-bEvQ

Parts used in the ice shack's off grid keyless entry system include solar panels from IXYS, Renesas RL78 MPPT, Panasonic's super caps, and a memory display from Sharp. All of these products are available through Future Energy Solutions. In addition, engineers and designers can request to borrow Future Energy Solutions' Energy Harvesting Platform by visiting:

http://www.futureenergysolutions.com/en/Pages/energy-harvesting-platform.aspx

For additional information about energy harvesting, off grid keyless entry, solar powered locks, along with access to the world's largest available-to-sell inventory, please visit www.FutureElectronics.com.

About Future Electronics

Future Electronics is a world class leader and innovator in the distribution and marketing of electronic components. Having served the electronics industry for over 40 years, Future Electronics is uniquely positioned as the only truly global distributor of electronic components supporting customers of all sizes. Future Electronics currently operates in 169 locations in 42 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, with its corporate headquarters in Montreal, Canada. www.FutureElectronics.com

Media Contact

Martin H. Gordon
Director, Corporate Communications
FUTURE ELECTRONICS
www.FutureElectronics.com
514-694-7710 (ext. 2236)
Fax: 514-630-2671
martin.gordon@FutureElectronics.com

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Future Electronics currently operates in 169 locations in 42 countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia, with its corporate headquarters in Montreal, Canada. www.FutureElectronics.com

Organisation Profile:
Future Electronics is a global leader in electronics distribution, ranking 3rd in component sales worldwide. Founded in 1968, the company has established itself as one of the most innovative organizations in the industry today, with 5,000 employees in 169 offices in 42 countries around the world.