DETECTOR PROVIDES SUPER HIGH LEVELS OF DETECTION
ready) Philips Xitanium SR LED drivers. Designed for luminaire mounting on high bay/high level luminaires up to 20 metres in height, the EBDHS- B32-SR-MP is an increased performance PIR presence detector developed specifically for lighting control in areas with demanding spaces and increased mounting heights, making it idea for warehouse applications. The unit is responsive to the constant shift of an organisation's
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lighting needs by being programmable and adjustable to produce an exceptionally accurate detection beam. With a ground breaking detection range up to 40m at a 15m mounting height, the sensor also boasts an
accurate and uniform sensitivity throughout the detection range due to a specially designed 5 pyro layout to cover a 360 degree detection pattern. Commissioning and maintenance is also simplified due to the external optics design (photocell & IR transmitter) which improves presence detection and IR transmission, making it faster and more precise. The EBDHS-B32-SR-MP PIR detector has a 32mm thread back cover which enables quick and hassle
free installation onto a luminaire or a flush type surface. Accessories include masking shields that provide flexibility when tailoring the detection area to the particular requirements of the application. For simple commissioning, functionality is fully programmable using either the UHS5 or UNLCDHS handsets.
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he new EBDHS-B32-SR-MP PIR detector from CP Electronics has been engineered to provide the automatic control of SR (sensor
CAN 3D PRINTERS HELP SOLVE THE COVID CRISIS?
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usiness owners with additive manufacturer and 3D printer capability are calling on the UK
Government to tell them how they can best help the effort to build more ventilators for the NHS. Richard Dinan, CEO of Buckinghamshire based
Pulsar Fusion, has already started using his company’s 3D manufacturing capabilities to create ventilator parts and protective face shields. He says with the help of his network, he could quite easily produce 50 a day, possibly many more as similar companies join up with him.He has been contacted by scores of other business owners anxious to help create simple ventilators and safely equipment using 3D printers. Dinan believes 3D printing could provide a short term solution to the NHS equipment and ventilator part shortage. But he says firms need Government guidance on which parts they should prioritise and where they are most needed.
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HARTING SUPPLIES CABLE ASSEMBLIES FOR MEDICAL DEVICES A
gainst the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, the Harting
Technology Group has taken numerous measures to protect its employees on the one hand, while ensuring that customers continue to benefit from a reliable supply of Harting products and solutions on the other. “The protection of employees, but also maintaining the supply chain, is our top priority,” as Philip Harting, CEO of the HARTING Technology Group underscored. Harting supplies renowned manufacturers of medical and respiratory equipment with customer-specific cable assemblies. Working under high pressure, several German manufacturers are
currently producing the devices on which patients and doctors are urgently dependent in the coronavirus pandemic. Harting has aligned its internal processes so as to supply these medical device manufacturers as quickly as possible. For years now, Harting has been manufacturing complete connectivity system solutions for these devices. The current high and short-term requirements and the maintenance of the associated supply chain present major challenges for all parts of the
company. At Harting, securing the supply of the required components takes priority over all other activities. All manufacturing, storage and delivery
functions are secured by separation in space and time as well as a multitude of hygiene measures. Where expedient and sensible, many employees are already working from their home office. In addition, Harting started to ramp up its stock levels weeks ago in order to be able to respond in the best possible way to any supply chain disruptions.
Specially formed back-up teams serve to safeguard key areas when necessary. A corona task force and a pandemic team coordinate all necessary measures. “We are experiencing something that is absolutely unprecedented in
this form. And we don't know when the nightmare of the ‘Corona pandemic’ will end and what challenges still lie ahead. One thing is certain, we are doing everything we can to protect our employees and help our customers wherever possible,” Philip Harting concluded.
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MORE THAN HYPE, SUSTAINABILITY IS CRUCIAL FOR INNOVATION LEADERS O
nce just a passing fad or marketing hype, sustainability has now become a major focal point driving business change across market sectors. Stakeholders have demanded that businesses be more sustainable, driving companies to develop best practices on impact, inclusion, and sustainability. In the report “Making
Sense of Sustainability,” Lux Research addresses three primary questions: whether companies should bother with sustainability at all, how to set the right goals, and how to incorporate sustainability into strategy. “Climate and sustainability have become the most important factor now for all stakeholders, including shareholders, consumers, and employees, who have
shifted from wanting it to demanding it,” said Gihan Hewage, lead author of the report. “Companies have already been driven to bankruptcy in part due to not responding quickly enough to these changing consumer demands, making sustainability an important factor for businesses to consider.” Employees are also taking more action to make their workplaces more sustainable, showing that attracting and retaining top talent requires taking environmental impact seriously. “Companies should focus on translating sustainability into actionable goals,” according to Hewage. Three key ways to do this are by using fewer resources,
reducing emissions (most notably CO2 and methane), and reducing waste. Fewer resources can be used through reducing water, energy, or raw material use. Companies should also shift to sustainable packaging that is multiuse or does not use single-use plastic. Reducing emissions can be accomplished by switching to renewable energy and raw materials and reusing materials to curtail the impact of manufacturing. Companies making a larger impact have shown a significant interest in overhauling their processes entirely to utilize cleaner emerging technologies that have proven effective and cost-friendly. Emphasising sustainability and incorporating it into strategy is key for overall success. All companies, even the most environmentally conscious ones that are
reducing the amount of raw materials used, will produce some waste. This has driven interest in developing a circular economy and addressing end-of-life issues with emerging technologies where possible – such as by recycling plastics and other waste products, using food waste as a form of feedstock, and offering solutions for batteries. All companies can work to make their operations more sustainable, and often find financial benefits in doing so. Beyond operations, product development can include ways to help consumers reduce their impact.
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