Farnell, an Avnet Company, announced on December 11, 2024, that it has reached the significant milestone of manufacturing and distributing more than 10 million BBC micro:bit computers. This achievement was made in partnership with the Micro:bit Educational Foundation, aiming to help young people worldwide discover coding through physical computing.
Since 2016, Farnell's operations have supported the Foundation's work by manufacturing and distributing these devices globally. This effort has introduced an estimated 56 million students worldwide to the possibilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
The Micro:bit Educational Foundation, with Farnell's continued support, aims to reach over 100 million children worldwide by 2028. This long-term commitment highlights Avnet's role in fostering digital literacy and contributing to the development of future engineers and innovators.
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