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We are the LEGO Group, the company behind the world’s most loved LEGO® bricks. Our brand name derived from the two Danish words Leg Godt, which mean “Play Well”. We’ve been sparking imaginations and inspiring the builders of tomorrow since 1932. This is our mission and what motivates our colleagues around the world every day. Today, we remain proudly family-owned with headquarters in Billund, Denmark. We have regional hubs in Boston, USA; London, UK; Shanghai, China; and Singapore, as well as 7 manufacturing facilities around the world. These places are home to 31,000+ colleagues in everything from design and engineering to digital technology and marketing. Together we learn, imagine and build – creating play experiences that are sold in over 130 countries worldwide. A purposeful and responsible global brand where creativity helps to inspire builders all around the world. Just imagine being part of that!

DigiKey is the leading global electronic components and automation products distributor, offering unrivaled selection, service, and delivery speed worldwide. We’re your trusted source for electronic components and automation products worldwide. In the electronics and automation industry, DigiKey distributes the most NPIs. As your one source for engineering innovation, we are committed to adding new suppliers and the latest products from around the globe. DigiKey offers the newest technologies and components for building the machines and devices that will propel industries such as healthcare, automotive, AI, energy, sustainability, 5G, and IoT into the future. DigiKey accelerates progress for every designer, buyer, and builder. Beyond the products that drive technological innovation, DigiKey provides engineers with abundant digital solutions, tools, and technical content to enhance their work.

In 2003, CU student Nathan Seidle blew a power supply in his dorm room and found he could only order replacement parts in bulk. Since then, he has been on a mission to make electronics and supporting documentation available to individuals everywhere. Since the beginning, SparkFun has been committed to sustainably helping our world explore the edges of technology and achieve electronics literacy from our headquarters in Boulder, Colorado. No matter your vision, SparkFun's products and resources are designed to make the world of electronics more accessible. In addition to more than 2,000 open-source components and widgets, SparkFun offers online tutorials and training designed to help people use technology to solve problems, create products, and get creative. We're here to help you start something!