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VIRALERT 3 in use at Hallamshire Tennis, Squash and Racquetball Club


Stubley Lane in Dronfield, has delivered a ground-breaking temperature screening system to help reduce the spread of Covid-19 infection. Designed to scan visitors at


Leading the fight against Covid A


METEK Land, a global expert in temperature measurement technologies based at


‘We are


entry points, VIRALERT 3 provides real-time infrared thermal imaging from a safe social distance, checking people for elevated temperatures that could indicate infection. As businesses and facilities across the region look to reopen safely, it has attracted


proud to have developed and manufactured


this major global technology in Dronfield’


strong interest from the healthcare, commercial, education, transportation, manufacturing, and sports sectors. VIRALERT 3 is already being used successfully at Sheffield’s Hallamshire Tennis, Squash and Racquetball Club, and at a general medical practice in Dronfield. A local MP has also praised the innovative product. The compact system is easy to use and can be left to operate automatically. Its fast, highly accurate test procedure takes


approximately two seconds, so there is minimal disruption to the flow of people.


AMETEK Land has been developing high-


accuracy infrared measurement instruments since 1947, and has been creating human temperature screening systems since the SARS outbreak of 2003. Division Vice President Justin Smith said:


“We’re pleased that we can help sites to open, allowing people to get back to work, visit key facilities, and return to sport and leisure. “We are proud to have developed and


manufactured this major global technology in Dronfield. The market for VIRALERT 3 is expanding rapidly, and will provide a big boost to the manufacturing profile in our region.”


For further information on VIRALERT 3 visit www.landviralert.com


Tinsley Bridge’s support for the rail industry


Tinsley Bridge’s increased focus is part of plans to invest and develop in the rail infrastructure sector. Fabricated structures and safety critical components are already supplied to the rail industry, including manufacture of tubular stretcher bar for Network Rail, where the company’s extensive engineering talents are used to manufacture this high precision piece of equipment. Vital to the safe operation of the network, the bars keep points in position as a train passes and have been introduced to increase safety The company’s well proven engineering and manufacturing capabilities in steel products were recently profiled in Rail Business Daily:


Engineering and Manufacturing support tailored for the rail industry Ranging from the design and manufacture of large steel structures to the volume production of small components.


The development of a range of products in OLE, Signalling and Track Tinsley Bridge’s focus is on product quality and performance with the ability to reduce cost in partnership with its customers.


Support the rail sector by working with industry partners This includes collaboration with leading universities, resolving product and supply chain issues to improve performance of the rail network.


Tinsley Bridge Autumn 2020 CHAMBERconnect 33 Russell Crow, Engineering Director, said: “Tinsley Bridge possess a


wealth of skills and experience ideal for the exacting requirements of the rail industry. “Ranging from manufacturing parts for Wimbledon’s retractable roof


to the redesign and manufacture of Warrior fighting vehicles for the MOD, through to supporting bespoke programmes in the nuclear industry, we are able to deliver innovative solutions and optimised value to customers.”


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