The first front coverCongratulations to Elektor, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this month. The magazine started in April 1961, and was initially called ‘Elektronica wereld’ (Electronics World). In 1965 the name changed from ‘Elektronica wereld’ into Elektuur.
Over the years the magazine has expanded internationally, launching German (1970), English (1975), and French (1978) editions (named Elektor). In October 2007, the Dutch edition also rebranded as Elektor.
Recently Spanish and a US English editions of Elektor have launched.
Publishing is a challenging business, and I’ve enormous respect for the team at Elektor, who were one of the initial sources of inspiration that made me choose a career as an engineer, and continue to inspire and educate engineers today.

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  • Mike Maynard

    In 2001 Mike acquired Napier with Suzy Kenyon. Since that time he has directed major PR and marketing programmes for a wide range of technology clients. He is actively involved in developing the PR and marketing industries, and is Chair of the PRCA B2B Group, and lectures in PR at Southampton Solent University. Mike offers a unique blend of technical and marketing expertise, and was awarded a Masters Degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from the University of Surrey and an MBA from Kingston University.

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