ACI questions cable fitness for purpose

The Approved Cables Initiative (ACI) believes manufacturers hold the key to helping specifiers make better cable choices. A rise in the number of cable failure reports has prompted the ACI to make the announcement; instances reported relate to where cable is compliant with relevant standards yet not fit for the intended purpose and installation environment. ACI is advising specifiers that before making important cable specification choices it would be wise …

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Switch to new ‘smart factory’ technology ticks greener manufacturing box for bicycle production giant

When they are out on the road, bicycles are the greenest machines on the planet.  Now, a University of Huddersfield professor’s expertise is helping to ensure that their manufacture by one of the world’s largest cycle firms is as environmentally-friendly as possible, by aiding a switch to smart factories. Since …

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Three’s company at EIS spring show

Visitors to the Engineering Society’s (EIS) annual Instrumentation conference, will get a firsthand look at the combined power of Brüel & Kjær, HBM and Prenscia’s latest measurement solutions. During the show, taking place on 2nd April at Silverstone, technical experts from the three businesses will exhibit tools such as Brüel & …

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Level measurement solutions for water processing

Throughout the various processes involved in natural gas refining, the end result frequently involves excess water being captured and removed. Water removal is an important part of ensuring the purest natural gas product possible, but the water cannot be simply drained away. Produced water, wash-down water or collected rainwater requires …

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MedTech, Automotive, Diversity, Disruptive Technology: Industry Strategy Symposium delves into opportunities in digital innovation

The SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS Europe) 31 March – 2 April 2019 in Milan, Italy will soon host discussions about Europe’s most relevant strategic, economic and social needs. Top European companies, research and public institutions will debate on how Europe can seize the full potential of digital innovation through …

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More top exhibitors sign up for Sensors & Instrumentation Live

Sensors & Instrumentation Live 2019, sponsored by Mouser Electronics, is shaping up to be the biggest in the show’s history. Taking place in Hall 2 at the NEC, Birmingham on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 September 2019, the show’s already impressive exhibitor line-up continues to grow. Charcroft Electronics is one …

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High-precision international meets in Geneva

One of a kind, the EPHJ-EPMT-SMT Show is known worldwide for the quality of exhibiting companies and for the diversity of innovations presented. The players in three sectors (watchmaking, jewelry, micro-technologies and medtech), whose synergies are no longer to be found, meet every year in Geneva to confront the market …

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Mike Smith made Honorary Member of BSRIA

Mike Smith, engineering director, BSRIA, has been made an Honorary Member of BSRIA. This is only the 11th time this honour has been awarded in the 64-year history of the Association. The award recognises an extraordinary contribution to the Association and the independent promotion of best practice in the building services industry. A leading figure …

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Arrow Electronics joins Siemens’ MindSphere Partner Program to extend its Industrial IoT offering

Arrow Electronics announced today that it has joined the MindSphere Partner Program, Siemens’ programme for industrial IoT solution and technology providers.  MindSphere is the cloud-based, open IoT operating system from Siemens that connects products, plants, systems and machines, enabling businesses to harness the wealth of data generated by the IoT with advanced analytics. As a MindSphere Platinum Partner, Arrow has multiple …

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UK Government launches opportunity for industry to collaborate on the development of next-generation air power

Companies from across the UK defence industry have come together in the first opportunity for suppliers to engage with the Government and Team Tempest partners over the future of Combat Air System development in the UK.  The event in Farnborough was launched by Minister for Defence Procurement, Stuart Andrew MP, …

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