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Boge has recently launched a new iPhone app designed to provide compressed air users with a remote monitoring solution. The Boge app allows the compressed air user to remotely view site information such as temperature, pressure, operating and idling times. As a mobile app the user can log in anywhere and at anytime to monitor their com- pressed air system. Crucially, the APP alerts the user with any fault messages or warnings.
www.boge.co.uk
Flir Systems has appointed Jason Mann as area manager, distribution sales. He replaces Steve Beynon who has moved to the Flir division focusing on thermal imaging for gas detection.
Mann has risen through the management ranks of several electronic component manufactur- ers and joins Flir Systems from fibre-optic specialist AFE where he was sales account manager.
www.flir.com
Tata Steel has signed one of the UK’s biggest ever industrial energy supply contracts with npower, which will see the company provide energy to 22 Tata Steel plants across the UK. The contract equates to a supply of approxi- mately five terawatt hours (TWh) of energy, enough to power 1,260,000 homes – more than the number of households in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Coventry and Bradford combined.
www.npower.com
Specialists in the extraction and processing of hops and the cre- ation of advanced hop products for the brewing industry, Botanix has made a commitment to becoming a totally lean manufacturing facility at both operations and manage- ment level. Botanix, based in Paddock Wood, Kent, is being guided by the Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) South East.
www.mas-se.org.uk
Atlas Copco has signed an agreement to acquire the medical gas solutions business from Penlon, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Penlon Medical Gas Solutions is a leading provider of medical gas systems, medical vacuum equipment, and pipeline components for hospitals
www.atlascopco.co.uk
6 Manufacturers encouraged to widen their portfolios
The National Metals Technology Centre (Namtec) chief executive, Dr Alan Partridge, has urged businesses to reduce risks by joining several supply chains. He addressed 150 delegates at an event organised by Namtec on behalf of the Advanced Engi - neering and Materials Sector (AEM) in Doncaster recently. Dr Partridge spoke on the need for companies to diversify and
seek new markets in order to pro- tect against any future setbacks in particular sectors. “In today’s global marketplace, where unpredictable events or accidents can have a significant impact on a whole sector, it is absolutely vital for businesses to reduce the risks by joining sev- eral separate supply chains. This conference has been designed to give UK manufacturing compa-
nies the support they need to investigate new markets and widen their customer base.” Delegates were able to meet key players in a range of indus- tries and network with potential supply chain partners.
Exhibition space at the confer- ence was fully booked as busi- nesses and institutions also took the opportunity to exhibit.
www.aemyorkshire.com
Award winners Spotlight on sensing technologies
The inaugural Sensing Technology show in 2010 was greeted by exhibitors and visitors alike as a huge success. It pro- vided a high quality of visitor enabling the exhibitors to discuss new projects and innovations on their stands and in many cases take orders at the show. This year’s event on 27-28 September, is shaping up to be even more success- ful with an increased number of exhibitors and pre-registered visitors already signed up. Among those who have already registered are Huba Control, Michell Instruments, Dewetron, PCB Piezotronics, Strainsense, Sensor Technology and STS Sensors. Sensing Technology 2011 provides: • A national event focused on sensors and sensing systems designed to resolve application challenges. • A comprehensive seminar programme presented in conjunction with the Electronics, Sensors & Photonics KTN. • An ‘innovation suite’ delivering an insight into the future world of sensing and its associated technologies. • A large ‘networking lounge’ created for use by both visitors and exhibitors alike. A visit to Sensing Technology will
enable you to make better informed pur- chasing decisions, link you with the manufacturers and suppliers who can solve your current technical, application, pricing and/or delivery problem, and provide an insight into future innovations allowing you to effectively plan your own product and application developments. With two dedicated seminar suites, you will be able to ‘pick n mix’ from a wealth of informative presentations. The Innovation Theatre will house some astounding innovations, many not yet commercially available but looking for business backing and application delivery. These innovations are a wel- come addition to the tried-and-tested products already available. Mike Neal of Huba Control said: “We
were extremely pleased with the two days of the inaugural show. The quality and quantity of visitors and enquiries was impressive. We’re looking forward to a bigger and better show in 2011.” This year seven co-located shows are forming the largest manufacturing event of the year with over 500 exhibitors. The events include Sensing Technology 2011, Interplas 2011, MM Live UK 2011, MEMS Live UK 2011, NANO Live UK 2011, tct Live 2011, PPMA Show 2011.
www.sensingtechnology.co.uk www.themanufacturingevent.com
• Ilfracombe power supply manu- facturer TDK-Lambda has won three awards at this year’s North Devon Manufacturers Association Awards. The awards were in recognition achievements in ‘Environmental Scheme of the Year’, ‘Innovation Idea’ and ‘Best Team of the Year’ (pictured). The ‘Environmental Scheme of
the Year’ award was presented in recognition of an initiative to return all polypropylene plastic shipping trays back to the sup- plier for reuse. The shipping trays can be used up to five times before replacing for new. In the last 12 months, 16,000 trays were reused – a £15,000 saving.
www.uk.tdk-lambda.com
• Infrared solutions specialist, Irisys has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2011. It was selected in the International Trade category because of its export achievements. CEO Dr Ian Wilcock said:
“We’re delighted to achieve this recognition. It follows an excep- tional year for us, when we more than doubled our turnover, opened more international offices, launched new products, and embarked on a major recruit- ment programme.”
www.irisys.co.uk Brady offers its customers 30-day try-before-you-buy scheme
Brady Corporation is offering customers the chance to use the latest Brady printers for 30 days free of charge. The scheme, Brady Try! aims to demonstrate the efficiency of Brady’s printers.
Three printers are available. The first the hand- held BMP21 suitable for independent contractors and larger businesses. Also available is the BMP71
which boasts over 400 label types on 30 different materials and offers the fastest portable print speed on the market. The third is the benchtop BBP11, offering thermal transfer printing at an entry-level price. It is suitable for small to medium volume usage. All options are supplied with a kit including a selection of Brady’s labels.
bradyeurope.com MAY 2011 Factory Equipment
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