Instrumentation Monthly Test | Measurement | Control

McMenon Engineering Services has made a strategic appointment as the business targets further growth in UK and international markets. Industry expert Craig Marshall has been appointed by McMenon to the new role of product development director. He was previously a flow measurement consultant for 10 years with TUV SUD National …

Modern wind turbines operate continuously in remote, highly demanding environments. Exceptional reliability is essential as opportunities for maintenance are limited. Turbine rotation velocity is a key operating parameter and manufacturers require robust sensor systems that provide accurate measurement in real-time. Contrinex’s rugged inductive sensors provide presence-sensing systems which withstand harsh …

Google Trends data demonstrates that web searches for the phrase, “how much does a robot cost?” have doubled since 2009. Determining the total cost and return on investment (ROI) of a robot isn’t straightforward, as Nigel Smith, managing director of industrial robot supplier TM Robotics, explains. When you factor in the robot’s …

Visitors to the OTT Hydromet stand at the recent Floodex exhibition were provided with a free sapling, as part of the company’s efforts to promote tree planting as a way to capture carbon in the fight against climate change, and also as a natural flood management tool. “As floods become …

This new application guide from BEKA associates is intended to aid the selection of the most suitable tachometer from the extensive range of models manufactured by BEKA in the UK. BEKA pulse input Tachometers can measure and display in engineering units the rotational speed of most types of machinery. They …

Guildline Instruments have increased UK-based Evolution Measurement’s territorial responsibility significantly into Eastern Europe. Evolution Measurement, who have been partnering with Guildline Instruments for almost 4 years, will now oversee Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Slovakia, in addition to existing countries; …

EPLAN has unveiled a new virtual exhibition stand, which is hosted at IndustryExpo – the world’s first truly virtual exhibition. The space, which mimics the design of EPLAN’s physical stand, is divided into separate sections including a Rittal product area. EPLAN has been at the cutting edge of technology for …

ATC Semitec, the UK’s leading distributor of temperature sensors, has announced that the Heraeus Nexensos’ range of platinum sensors has joined their line -up of precision thermal components. Heraeus are the worldwide market and technology leaders in platinum thin film technology. Robin Savin ATC Semitec’s MD commented “We are delighted to include …

Yokogawa has acquired capital in APB Corporation (APB), a pioneer in the development of a next-generation lithium-ion battery called the “All Polymer Battery,” with the aim of growing Yokogawa’s energy management system (EMS) business. The two companies have agreed that Yokogawa will provide energy management technology needed for the efficient operation …

Industrial Vision Systems (IVS) is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a leading global machine vision provider. Founded in 2000, IVS has since grown to now serve customers around the world, with the supply of thousands of vision systems over their impressive 20-year growth. “We’re very proud to see what IVS …