SPEED UP THE FUTURE!

About the Challenge Sponsors:

About Harting:

The HARTING Technology Group is a leading global supplier of industrial connectivity for the three lifelines "Data", "Signal" and "Power" with 14 production facilities and subsidiaries in 44 countries. The company also manufactures checkout zones for the retail trade, electromagnetic actuators for automotive and industrial series production, charging equipment for electric vehicles, as well as hardware and software for customers and applications in automation technology, mechanical and plant engineering, robotics and the transportation sector, among others. Around 6,500 employees generated a turnover of 1,059 million euros in 2021/22.

About The SPE Industrial Partner Network:

The SPE Industrial Partner Network is based in Rahden in Westphalia and is an equal alliance of companies that promote Single Pair Ethernet technology as the basis for rapid and successful growth of IIoT. The aim of the association is to establish SPE on the market as a new Ethernet technology in the sense of a comprehensive ecosystem with all necessary components.

We also see ourselves as a partner of the Industrial Ethernet user groups and would like to support them in the adaptation of this new "physical layer" for PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CC-LinkIE, for example.

The bundling of competences of the individual companies should give users an investment security to invest in this technology. Other interested companies are welcome to become new members. Shaping the future together - talk to us!

About Würth Elektronik:

Würth Elektronik is one of the most successful companies within the Würth Group. The Würth Elektronik Group is the preferred partner of many developers and manufacturers from a wide range of industries. With its electronic and electromechanical components, printed circuit boards, and intelligent power and control systems, Würth Elektronik stands for innovative solutions, top quality, and outstanding service that goes far beyond the ordinary – in line with our motto: “more than you expect!”.

About Analog Devices:

We’re leaders in converting real-world phenomena into insight that transforms our customers’ industries. At Analog Devices, we create unmatched technologies and solutions to solve our customers' problems in instrumentation, automation, communications, healthcare, automotive and numerous other industries.

About DigiKey Electronics:

Headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, USA, Digi-Key Electronics is recognized as both the leader and continuous innovator in the high service distribution of electronic components and automation products worldwide. Founded in 1972, Digi-Key was a pioneer in the mail-order catalog business and a key resource for design engineers. Today, Digi-Key offers the world’s largest selection of electronic components in stock and available for immediate shipment. Beyond the products that drive technology innovation, Digi-Key also supports design engineers and procurement professionals with a wealth of digital solutions and tools to make their jobs more efficient. From prototype to production, we are here to fuel innovation all over the world.

About SparkFun Electronics:

Since 2003, SparkFun has been helping turn ideas into reality – whether you're creating a smart weather station, exploring the frontier of machine learning, building a robot for school or prototyping your first (or tenth) product. We believe new technology helps make great ideas happen. We are dedicated to providing services, hardware, and documentation to make emerging technology easy to use and save you time.

Terms and Conditions

• No purchase is necessary to participate or win. A purchase from any sponsoring partner does not increase chances of winning.
• Prizes and challenge sponsored by:
• Single Pair Ethernet Industrial Partner Network e.V., Weher Straße 151, 32369 Rahden, Germany
• HARTING Technology Group, Wilhelm-Harting-Straße 1, 32339 Espelkamp, Germany
• Würth Elektronik eiSos GmbH & Co. KG, Max-Eyth-Straße 1, 74638 Waldenburg, Germany
• Analog Devices Inc., 1 Analog Wy, Wilmington, MA 01887, USA
• Digi-Key Electronics, 701 Brooks Ave, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, USA
• SparkFun Electronics, 6333 Dry Creek Parkway, Niwot, CO 80503, USA
• The contest begins on March 15, 2023; registration and application for free hardware kits are due by May 5, 2023 at 11:59pm Mountain Time; project submissions are due at 11:59pm Mountain Time on August 31, 2023; and finalists/winners will be announced on November 14th 2023.
• Registration and Application for hardware kit must be submitted by deadline or it is ineligible; on-time and complete registration/application:
• Enters registrant for a chance to win a $250 voucher from and for Digi-Key Electronics; no purchase required; three registrants will be randomly selected to win vouchers
• Enters the registrant for the chance to receive a complimentary SparkFun Single-Pair Ethernet Kit (value $174.95); limited supply is available; to receive a kit, registrations will be judged by a panel of judges from sponsors; hardware kits are not guaranteed to any registrant/applicant; SparkFun will notify registrants who will receive a kit on or around May 20, 2023; complimentary kits will ship on or before May 31, 2023;
• Participants who receive a kit and do not submit a project or submit a project may be ineligible for future giveaways
• Ensures registrant receives a one-time use 10% promotional code on select SparkFun Originals
• No more than one registration/hardware application per individual, team, email address, and mailing address; duplicate registrations/applications for hardware will be void
• No more than one kit will be awarded per individual, team, email address, and mailing address; no applicants are guaranteed a kit
• Kits can be shipped to residents Worldwide, except for embargoed/sanctioned locations.
• Project/Application submissions must be entered by the deadline, via the submission form, and follow the submission guidelines; on-time and complete submissions:
• Enter the participant for the chance to win prizes as noted in “Prizes” tab above
• No registrant/participant is guaranteed to win
• 10 finalists and five winners (see “Prizes” tab) will be selected by a panel of judges from the sponsors
• Submissions will be judged based on the “Submission Guidelines”
• Finalists will be announced on or around November 1, 2023; winners will be announced on or around November 14, 2023
• Winners will be notified via email; if the winner cannot be contacted within 5 days after the announcement of winners, the sponsor may choose an alternative winner; all winners need to sign a Declaration of Compliance to receive the prize.
• Registration and participation in this challenge constitutes entrants full and unconditional agreement to and acceptance of rules, guidelines, deadlines, and decisions of the sponsor(s).
• All federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations apply; this challenge is void where prohibited; Hardware cannot and will not ship to sanctioned/embargoed locations.
• Employees of SparkFun Electronics and sponsoring companies are not eligible to participate.
• Although completely unexpected, in the event that the administration of the challenge is impaired in any way or is unable to run as planned, the sponsor may choose, at its sole discretion, to suspend or terminate the challenge.
• By participating in the challenge, participants agree to release and hold harmless the sponsors from and against any claim arising out of participation in the contest or use of the prize.