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SENSORS & INSTRUMENTATION is a brand new dedicated exhibition which opens for business in Hall 3, NEC Birmingham on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th September 2013. Organised by leading indus- try publisher Datateam Business Media and trade show expert Trident Exhibitions, and backed by a wide range of industrial media organisations, this new event is built on the solid foundations of the previous Sensing Technology exhibition.


Following positive feedback from the industry, Sensors & Instrumentation will be bigger and better and remain the only national show dedicated to the sensors and instrumentation market. It represents the cul- mination of four year’s hard work which has


seen this dedicated national sensors trade exhibition grow in size, stature, relevance and importance to the market.


For those looking for new products or simply the latest information, the enhanced Sensors & Instrumentation 2013 exhibition will expand on the original concept and see everything brought together in one place - from sensors, test and measurement equipment, and other types of instrumentation, to interesting semi- nars and knowledgeable professionals. The organisers of Sensors & Instrumentation have learnt that visitors attend the show because they are looking for particular products. In fact following previ- ous events, many exhibitors commented on how impressed they were by the knowledge


held by the visitors and explained how they had very specific requirements for very spe- cific applications, resulting in lengthy and detailed discussions and valuable sales leads. For 2013 the evolution of the exhibition will continue, offering even more to visitors and exhibitors alike. It’s the only place where you can gather information on how to solve your testing, measuring or controlling prob- lems and see the best solutions first hand. As part of the Datateam and Trident part- nered expansion programme, Sensors & Instrumentation will be co-located with the newly launched Machine Building Show in Hall 3, NEC Birmingham, with MM, MEMS & Nano, plus TCT Live and Mediplas taking place at the same time making this once again the largest national manufacturing focused event of the year. To find out more, discuss your require- ments and to book your place at this impor- tant national event, call Gail Downham on 01822 614 671, Kathy Ambrose on 01622 699 129 or visit the event website. www.sensorsandinstrumentation.co.uk


ECA and ESC announce major partnership


THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS’ Association (ECA) and the Electrical Safety Council (ESC) have recently announced the creation of the Electrical Safety Register.


In addition, from April 1st 2013, the NICEIC and ELECSA will be operated by a brand new organisa- tion called Certsure, aiming to give the industry a stronger voice to government and major stakeholders on relevant issues.


The register will be the definitive searchable data- base of NICEIC and ELECSA registered contractors, as well as ECA members, promoted to hundreds of thousands of specifiers by the trade association and the charity.


“This partnership marks a new beginning for the electrical contracting industry.” explained ECA pres- ident Paul McNaughton. “There is strength in unity and this alliance unites the key electrical industry


players - the sector trade association, the electrical consumer charity and the leading certification body - while providing clarity to the consumer and a con- solidated voice to government on common issues.” The full story of this new partnership can be viewed at www.connectingindustry.com/esr. www.electricalsafetyregister.com


Boost apprenticeships with tax incentives


EAL, THE AWARDING organisa- tion for industry qualifications, has backed a proposal to utilise tax systems, such as breaks in National Insurance, to incentivise employers to take on apprentices. Ann Watson, managing director of EAL, said, “Certain issues sur- rounding apprenticeships are brought up time and again, by gov- ernment, employers, training providers, awarding organisations and the apprentices themselves. “The Richard Review of Apprenticeships is the latest to highlight the benefits of the


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vocational pathway, and state the necessity for rigorous, high quality training that is viewed as equal to a university education. “One of the review’s key recom- mendations is the use of National Insurance breaks or the tax system to incentivise employers to take on apprentices and help raise aware- ness of apprenticeships among businesses who may not have pre- viously considered the option. “This is something EAL has called for before, as such a policy would be especially beneficial for supporting small and medium


sized enterprises, which would be more inclined to take on appren- tices if greater financial-based sup- port was available.


“Government support through tax incentives would send a strong signal to employers, schools, stu- dents and parents that apprentice- ships are a worthwhile alternative to a degree. “Vocational training is just as important as an academic educa- tion and, as the review states, it is ‘inappropriate for it to be viewed as a lower status alternative’.” www.eal.org.uk


Going lower than expected


A UK-BASED scientific researcher that is a customer of sensor com- pany, Zettlex, has conducted tests on an IncOder sensor in extremely low ambient temperatures down to -100°C. Standard IncOders are rated by Zettlex to operate at tem- peratures down to -40°C. Zettlex’s Mark Howard said,


“We’re not surprised to hear from one of our customers that an IncOder is operating successfully below the rated ambient tempera- ture of -40°C, as we know it is such a robust technology. However, we were a little shocked to discover that the IncOder withstood such an extremely cold environment down to -100°C. In the past, we’ve custom engineered IncOders that can operate down to -65°C, but this recent discovery has exceeded everyone’s expectations and again proves just how robust and reli- able the IncOder actually is.” www.zettlex.com


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