Arduino Microcontrollers & Boards for Industry, IoT, EMS and Education

About Arduino

Open platform for development, prototyping and industrial applications

Arduino combines open hardware, an intuitive software environment and a globally active developer community to create a powerful platform for electronic development. This combination makes Arduino the preferred choice for rapid prototyping processes, embedded systems, industrial IoT applications, EMS manufacturing, research institutions and the education sector.

The Arduino platform offers a wide range of microcontroller and single-board solutions that are characterised by ease of use, high flexibility and a wide variety of interfaces. Developers benefit from short development cycles, a clearly structured development environment (Arduino IDE) and extensive software libraries and reference designs that make it easy to get started and implement complex projects.

Boards from the Arduino portfolio can be quickly integrated into existing systems and support high scalability – from initial functional prototypes and pilot series to production-ready industrial applications. In addition to classic microcontroller boards, the portfolio also includes powerful solutions for networked applications, edge computing, sensor and actuator technology, as well as industrial and IoT platforms with advanced security and communication functions.

A key advantage of Arduino is its strong community and open ecosystem. Developers, system integrators and companies benefit from continuous development, comprehensive documentation and a wide range of compatible extensions, shields and modules. This enables sustainable product development and reduces development effort and time-to-market.

Arduino thus stands for a future-proof, scalable and practice-oriented development platform that is successfully used in professional environments as well as in research, education and industrial applications.

About Schukat electronic

Schukat electronic Vertriebs GmbH is an internationally operating distributor and design-in partner for electronic components, assemblies and embedded solutions. With a broad portfolio of microcontroller and development platforms – including Arduino – as well as numerous additional product lines, Schukat provides comprehensive project support and logistics services for industrial, IoT, automation, EMS and electronics applications. This is complemented by technical consulting, engineering services and customized solutions for demanding device and system developments.

As a specialist in embedded systems and microcontroller-based solutions, Schukat has a dedicated team supporting developers, OEMs, educational institutions and EMS providers in the selection, integration and series implementation of Arduino-based designs. This includes microcontroller boards for prototyping, industrial IoT applications, edge computing as well as education and laboratory environments. Close cooperation ensures sound technical consulting, tailored design-in recommendations and fast support from first samples through to series production.

Schukat’s activities around Arduino solutions are based on technical expertise, application-oriented product selection and a long-term distribution strategy. With more than 10,000 B2B customers in 50 countries, modern logistics and a strong market presence in Europe, Schukat is an established and trusted partner for development teams, system integrators, OEMs and educational institutions relying on reliable and scalable embedded and IoT platforms.

As a family-owned company headquartered in Monheim am Rhein, Germany, Schukat has stood for short decision-making paths, partnership-based cooperation and high delivery reliability since 1964. Its DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system ensures full traceability of all delivered products. Modern digital services – including API and EDI interfaces, ECAD models, reeling services, 24-hour delivery and customer-specific modifications – make the entire procurement and development process efficient, transparent and secure.

Schukat focuses on consistent digitalization, sustainability initiatives and a clear strategic orientation toward future-oriented markets such as industrial automation, industrial IoT, energy technology, medical technology, building technology and education, continuously strengthening its portfolio for modern embedded and Arduino-based developments.