Watertown (USA), 19 January 2017 – Now open to the public, Wurth Electronics Midcom is proud to announce the “Off The Clock Design Challenge” the premiere design challenge built for those who like to tinker. Participants will be designing a wireless charging end product using the new 15W wireless charging kit developed with ROHM Semiconductor.

Contenders chosen to design during the contest, and who meet the requirements, will receive a 3Doodler pen and accessories, value at $150, and have the chance to win an XYZPrinting 3D printer, valued at $499, or a Hakko FX 951 soldering station with Chisel Tip pack, valued at $295. Contenders will be judged on social media exposure, blog postings, and innovation and creativity.

Applications for the “Off The Clock Design Challenge” are due by February 17th, 2017, and designing starts March 10, 2017.

For more information, and to apply, visit www.we-online.com/offtheclock

About Wurth Electronics Midcom, Inc.

Wurth Electronics Midcom is a global leader in the design and manufacture of custom magnetics. A standard line of magnetics is offered, including inductors, ferrites, chokes, and EMI shielding materials. Recently, the electromechanical and interconnect line was added to the product offering, which includes Board-to-Board, Wire-to-Board, Terminal Blocks, and Input/Output Communication.

Customers in Asia, Europe and the Americas are supported through a local direct technical sales network, regional design and applications engineers and manufacturing based in the People’s Republic of China.

Our standard lines and custom-made transformers are used around the world in LED lighting, smart grid and utility metering, industrial controls, telecom (CPE and CO), home automation, and home appliances.

Wurth Electronics Midcom offers all catalog products in stock. Free samples are offered to customers on connectors and both catalog and custom magnetics.

More information at www.we-online.com