SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Electronics, the daily source of essential business and technical information for the design engineering and electronics industry's decision makers, today announced the call for nominations for the annual Test & Measurement World Best in Test awards (bit.tmworld.com) competition, which recognizes the best in test products and test professionals.  Test & Measurement World has been presenting the Best in Test awards since 1991.

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To make a nomination for the Test & Measurement World Best in Test Awards, visit: bit.tmworld.com by November 15, 2012.

"The Best in Test Awards are a longstanding tradition at Test & Measurement World. Each year we look forward to reviewing the innovative new products and services as well as outstanding industry professionals in the test and measurement industry.  We wish all nominees the best of luck in the competition," said Janine Love, Editor in Chief, Test & Measurement World, UBM Electronics. 

The Best in Test Awards will feature four returning categories:

• Best in Test Product Awards
• Test Product of the Year Award
• Test of Time Award
• Test Engineer of the Year Award

The Best in Test product awards honor important and innovative new products and services in the electronics test and measurement industry. Products from all areas of electronics testing and inspection are eligible. The annual Test of Time award is presented to a product that continues to provide state-of-the-art service more than five years after its introduction.   The Test Engineer of the Year award pays tribute to the important contributions test engineers make to the quality of electronics components, products and systems. The award winner receives a $10,000 educational grant, courtesy of sponsor National Instruments, which is presented to an engineering school designated by the winner.

Test & Measurement World editorial reviews all of the nominations, selects the finalists and then asks its readers to vote online at www.tmworld.com for the winners. All winners will be announced at DesignCon 2013, which takes place January 28-31, 2013 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.

About Test & Measurement World
Test & Measurement World serves the information needs of engineers in the electronic original equipment market (EOEM), which includes manufacturers of test equipment, medical equipment, aircraft, and aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, and other products and services, as well as engineers in the electronic test, measurement, and inspection industries. Engineers can access technical information geared for on-the-job application, as well as industry news, coverage of the latest standards and technologies, application notes, product specifications, how-to articles, industry events, blogs, and contests. Over 60,000 individuals in engineering management, engineering technical/staff, and corporate and general management rely on Test & Measurement World to keep them up-to-date on current developments, regulatory requirements, trends, and innovations in the test and measurement marketplace.

About UBM Electronics
UBM Electronics is the global leader in media and marketing solutions for design engineering industry. We deliver results for the key influencers and decision makers involved in the design, development, and commercialization of technology through its market leading brands, peer communities, and professional education services. More than 2.2 million engineering professionals engage with UBM Electronics brands which include EE Times, EDN, Design News, Test & Measurement World, TechOnline, EBN, DataSheets.com, Designlines, and Embedded.com across the globe to accelerate technology sales. The international engineering community gathers at UBM Electronics market leading events such as the Embedded Systems Conferences, DESIGN, DesignCon, and ARM Technology Conference to share, learn, discuss, and advance the critical issues and challenges facing the electronics industry. Additionally, UBM Electronics provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation marketing, integrated media, custom solutions and research. UBM Electronics is part of UBM (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.

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About UBM plc
UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. Our 6,500 staff in more than 30 countries are organized into specialist teams which serve commercial and professional communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

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For more information on UBM Electronics please contact:
Felicia Hamerman, Vice President, Marketing
T: 516.562.5652, E: felicia.hamerman@ubm.com

Janine Love, Editor in Chief, Test & Measurement World
M:  973.864.7238, E:  janine.love@ubm.com

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