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Struggling with lead times on oscilloscopes?We've got selected models ready to go now, and as a Tektronix technical part...
16/10/2026

Struggling with lead times on oscilloscopes?

We've got selected models ready to go now, and as a Tektronix technical partner, we've cut prices on them too. So you get the bench performance you need, without the wait or the full price tag.

Not sure which scope fits? Our expert support team will help you pick the right one.

Limited availability on reduced lines. Same-day despatch, next-day UK delivery.

Save now at https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0z7Fvs0

Congratulations to our sales team members celebrating one year at Rapid!Thank you for your hard work, dedication and com...
30/09/2026

Congratulations to our sales team members celebrating one year at Rapid!

Thank you for your hard work, dedication and commitment over the past 12 months. Your contribution has played an important role in supporting our customers and driving success across the business.

We're excited to see what the next year brings!

New term, bigger files, tighter budgets.Upgrade teaching labs and workstations with Renkforce SSDs for fast, reliable st...
23/09/2026

New term, bigger files, tighter budgets.

Upgrade teaching labs and workstations with Renkforce SSDs for fast, reliable storage without the cost of a full hardware refresh.

More capacity, better value, less disruption.

See for yourself at: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0yyzqW0

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Taiwan Alpha to Rapid last week.As experts in sensors, potentiometers, switches, ...
21/09/2026

It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Taiwan Alpha to Rapid last week.

As experts in sensors, potentiometers, switches, and encoders, further building on our relationship with them is an exciting opportunity to deliver even greater value to our customers.

Here’s to continued collaboration and a successful future together.

31/07/2026

At Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 we caught up with FLIR to hear what they love about working with Rapid and why the partnership works so well.

Our thanks to David Mills for taking the time to talk us through it.

Congratulations to the award-winning students at Colchester Institute's Engineering Student Awards!We were proud to supp...
10/07/2026

Congratulations to the award-winning students at Colchester Institute's Engineering Student Awards!

We were proud to support the event with professional-grade multimeters for students on the Level 2 Electronics and Electrical Maintenance courses - tools they can carry straight into their careers.

Read the full story: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0wSTqR0

A big thank you to Nathan Ashford from EAO for delivering an insightful training session for our fantastic sales team.As...
17/06/2026

A big thank you to Nathan Ashford from EAO for delivering an insightful training session for our fantastic sales team.

As a leading Swiss manufacturer of HMI switches, it was great to explore EAO’s innovative, high-quality products designed for intuitive use and long-term reliability.

That's a wrap on Smart Manufacturing Week 2026!It's been a busy and productive couple of days for the team, filled with ...
04/06/2026

That's a wrap on Smart Manufacturing Week 2026!

It's been a busy and productive couple of days for the team, filled with great conversations, new connections, product demonstrations and discussions about the challenges and opportunities facing UK manufacturing.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by stand H114 to meet the team and learn more about how Rapid can support their projects.

We look forward to continuing the conversations over the coming weeks.

Can you beat the robot?Head over to stand H114 to take on our rock, paper, scissors challenge. It's a fast, practical wa...
04/06/2026

Can you beat the robot?

Head over to stand H114 to take on our rock, paper, scissors challenge. It's a fast, practical way to experience Brainboxes AI vision and Ethernet I/O processing data in real time.

It's day two at Smart Manufacturing Week 2026!Today's your chance to see the Finder Relays range up close at stand H114,...
04/06/2026

It's day two at Smart Manufacturing Week 2026!

Today's your chance to see the Finder Relays range up close at stand H114, alongside a wide selection of tools, consumables and components.

We're showcasing solutions designed for modern control systems, with a focus on reliability, performance and straightforward integration across industrial applications.

Speak to Lukasz or Richard on the stand to discuss specifications, applications and your upcoming projects.

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