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ORIBA UK has won the TechWorks 2021 Award for busi ess improvements achieved tha ks to the contributions manufactures analytical and measurement instruments for multiple Cfoot custom-built facility for innovation and
made byn allo of its 180 employees at its Northamptont-based site, where it wiith AtPC Technology Group, Rochester,
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his from its Nor hampton site, wh ch is a centre for electronics system dceommitment to expansion in Europe.
ndu try that is driving the ‘Deep Tech’ economy of engineering and i creation of 250 new jobs in the Irish marke.t by t2025 as a reflection of ADI’s continued
vered. HORIBA’s Northampton site also provides an extensive array of instruments and systems for numerous applications ranging from automotive R&D, process and environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, semiconductor manufacturing, to scientific R&D and QC measurements. It is this diversity in technology and customer support that make HORIBA UK a true solutions provider and enable its customers to improve their processes and push the boundaries in scientific research. Through its internal employee driven ‘BlackJack’ Continuous Improvement
sign and manufacture where customised solutions are developed and deliADI Catalyst is a state-of-the-art
will now benefit from greater access to test and measurement solutions for their applications, with APC and MDL having the ability to sell the full portfolio of Tektronix and Keithley products. “We are very excited to have APC
Programme and extensive training programmes, HORIBA has been able to excel in an ever-changing business environment. The BlackJack Programme has
Technology Group as a partner and with the combined strengths of APC and Tektronix, we will be even better positioned to serve our customers,” said Niclas Olsson, sales director North EMEA at Tektronix. “Working with APC allows us to position the Tektronix and Keithley brands strongly in the UK and Ireland. This announcement also aligns with Tektronix’s continued focus on providing world class
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Welcome to the January issue of Instrumentation Monthly. The improvement ohfa processing power over th se past 20 years hIas fundamentally
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Awards. Taking place on 20 manufacturing. Automated
machinery has also allowed production to expand at an unprecedented scale giving more products and companies from the test, measurem nt, sensing and control sectors. are now open via the IEA portal:
ntegrity. On page 18, the experts at Yokogawa cabout the sponsorship announcements on page i6 or turn to page 39 for det
will celebr te the very best professionals, people greater access to the medicines they need. However, running in parallel to this pErntriogress has been a growing threat to data
iwww.instrumentationawards.co.uk. Find onsider the emerging challenges for data ntegrity in the pharmaceutical sector.
Victoria White, Editor
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announce that the inaugural Instrumentation Excellence Awards will take place this October in London. The awards, brought to you by Datateam Business Media, the publishers of Instrumentation Monthly, are a first of its kind for the instrumentation sector in the UK. The event will take place alongside the Electronics Industry Awards, making it the night of the year for networking. Turn to page 8 to find out more about the Instrumentation Excellence Awards.
Welcome to the March issue of Instrumentation Monthly. IndySoft and ifm electronic ve been announced as the pon ors of the
October 2022 at the Tower Hotel, London, the Awards
ut more ils about the event.
Welcome to the February issue of Instrumentation Monthly. I am delighted to
collaboration accelerator where ecosystems of customers, business partners, and suppliers engage with ADI to rapidly develop industry- leading solutions. Utilising technologies in simulated environments and real-world end applications accelerates the development and adoption of these innovative solutions. The newly created jobs at ADI Catalyst will primarily focus on the development of software-enabled solutions and artificial
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The ann al TechWorks Awards mark excellence in the technology i This latest phase of expansion will also see the nnovation, a strategic part of
UK, and its subsidiary MDL Technologies, appointing them as an authorised channel partner for the UK and Ireland. Tektronix customers in the UK and Ireland
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mployee needs, even during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Raheen Business Park in Limerick, Ireland.
g Devices has announced it will €100 million ov r the next three ears in ADI Cvaetalyst, a 100,000 square
n continuous improvements have enabled the
HORIBA wIns AwARd fOR excellence In electROnIc systems mAnufActuRIng generated significant
TekTronix announces aPc Technology grouP as auThorised uk and ireland channel ParTner
‘Manufacturing Site of the Year’. This is in recognition of significant ektronix, a global leader in measurement
support, as well a excellenrte product and tiechnical knowledge for our customers.”
UK’s futur HORIB UK is contributing to
company. Our experts are here to understand the design and test requirements of our customers deeply, allowing us to bring solutions which help accelerate our customers’ innovations to market faster, from research and design, through to launch of their innovations into the market. “This partnership offers Tektronix a unique
dustry 4.0, sustainable en rgy, automot ve electrification, and next generation connectivity. As an example, one of thteh current Catalyst projects is focused on supportiCnegn heal hcare’ exciting migration from a mass market approach to one of customised treatment and therapies. ADI is working closely with its customers and flexible, next
elligence (AI) innovations in areas such as InTektronix is an engineer-for-the-engineer
opportunity to strengthen and expand our sales network. APC has long been established as one of the leading test and measurement distributors in the UK and we are very much looking forward to working together,” commented Nick Tarling, Tektronix distribution account manager UK/IRL/BENELUX. Richard Hodgson, CEO of APC Technology
Commenting on the launch, Vincent Roche,
Group, added: “As a distributor and sourcing specialist of electronics components and
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enable the rapid changeover of production lines needed for personalised treatments like CAR T- cell therapies and human implants.
AnAlog Devices invests €100m in europe operAtions with ADi cAtAlyst lAunch
improvements in operations sulting in re uctions in waste and improved process
efficiencies, while also boosting employee involvement roughout the Company.
tral to the success of the
programme is the collaborative working of employees across HORIBA’s industry sectors,
capabilities, and resources with teams in Europe, and around the world, for the greater good.” Commenting on ADI’s latest investment, An
their larger ecosystem to creatwhere all are encouraged to propose ideas for improvement projects, whether generation modular manufalcatrugreing systems that
or small scale, through a simple ‘Ideas Collector’ online portal. Nearly 70 per cent of employees are now actively engaged in this process. One such project was initiated by the idea of a design engineering
president and CEO of Analog Devices said, “ADI Catalyst is our latest investment in the future of innovation, not just in Ireland or Europe, but globally. It provides the ideal environment for experts in their fields to connect, collaborate, test, and pilot new technologies, business models, and ecosystems. Opening ADI Catalyst enables us to share ideas,
employee who identified an opportunity to improve the material creation process in order to reduce internal costs and prevent delays for customers. By creating a team for this project from across the company, a six Sigma methodology plan was developed to collaboratively map, understand and solve the problem. This ultimately resulted in significant cost reduction and enhanced customer relations.
systems, our test and measurement equipment portfolio forms a natural extension to our broader product offering. Across our group we have decades of technical, engineer-to-engineer expertise; both within APC’s test and measurement team, our calibration lab and within our subsidiary MDL Technologies.”
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www.analog.com kemo acquisiTion and exPansion announced
quality signal conditio ing and fil er solutions. Originally founded iAX112 user interface chip has gained
n 1965 the company is proud to remain a British manufacturer aqualification to the Automotive Electronics
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cuapport for customers with all types of signal analysis issues. Ptrhoed device’s
Heinucts include electronic filters, charge amplifiers, Iacentral information display in passenger cars
nd to provide an unrivalled level of technical application sCouncil’s AEC-Q100-6 standard, validatin se in applications such s the
5t6 years, during which time it has had different ownership but has managed to continue its esnevniable reputcation. The acquisition by ESIG providses the injectrion of neiw funding, ideas and managemen cth to take the business into a new phase of expansion and growth.
wide range of other test instruments, sensor cables and mounting accessories. i The Kemo name has been synonymous with quality, precision and quality for more than
prNeill Ovenden the CEO of ESIG and the new mgaennaegring director of Kemo said of the acqpuisition: “I am excited and privileged to be able to lead the new management of K mo
high-current and high-voltage power systems. The expansion of NI’s power electronics pabilities, through the acquisition of zinger’s EV Systems business, allows utomotive engineers to quickly integrate Heinzinger’s power electronics equipment ntThe aXi m AX112, which integrates aouchscreen sensing, hover sensing, force powertrai din a singl
T o their battery cells and labs. As
utomakers work to ramp up new elect ic sing and tehe control of hap c responses
evelopment cycles, these capabilities – cooduction volumes.
wwuw.kemeo.comen controllers, and to offer in ustry- le din EMC performance.
Liomited, the strong global reputation of quality ands high performance product gives us a gereatr base for our planned growth.”
apTrhe aXiom family of UX contro lers draws prn fundamenta innovations in b th analogue ansdu digital technology to provide more than 10The automotive market’s move from
upled with NI’s software-connected oach – will be critical in rapidly scaling oduction while driving down costs and ing performance and safety.
0 times the sensitivity of traditional
ctomcbhussctiron to electric vehicles has created new challenges for automakers and OEMs. Global
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hnologies and f ster product ip, is available today
EPE/Voltage amplifiers, 4-20mA sensor conditionNinIg as well as a and other types of vehicles.
ainable lities. By providing
applications. The acquisitions further expand Nunique capabilities of th aXiom AX112 sutotuc screene cgy t craolplaebr IC to develop radically crimproved display-based UXs for the next automotive engineers to test for safety,
Aut motive manufacturers are using the I’s portfolio of electrification, battery test and
pthe AX112 can support innovative features e uch as pre-select, zoom-on-approach, dial-on- environmental conditions, even when a physical battery prototype is not available.
itical power level test systems, NI will enable ation of vehicles. Touchscreens based on erformance, and durabili y requirements and mulate real-world in-use scenarios in various display, and integra ed haptic feedback without the need fo additi nal hardware.
Kemo is a world leader in the ma ufacture and supply of high ICs, has announced that its aXiom
ouchNetix, a manufacturer of high- performance touchscreen controller
I has announced the acquisition of the electric vehicle (EV) systems business of Heinzinger, a European leader in
emo and Engineering Scientific Instrumentation Group (ESIG) have announced the successful transfer of ownership of Kemo to ESIG with immediate effect.
supply chain issues and aggressive delivery targets make the transition to EVs more difficult and costly. At the same time, consumer safety concerns have placed increased emphasis on test to ensure the performance of these batteries throughout their lifetime. This follows the recent announcement of ’s acquisition of NH Research, a leader in high-power test and measurement
ni completes Acquisition of heinzinger’s electric vehicle systems business
AutOmOtIve quAlIfIcAtIOn fOR AxIOm fAmIly Of tOucHscReen cOntROlleR Ics
Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD said, “ADI’s ongoing commitment to Ireland, as witnessed over many decades, is to be celebrated today as we mark yet another significant milestone. In a world where technology continues to permeate every facet of our lives, continued investment in today’s modern digital economy has never been more important. ADI Catalyst further reinforces Limerick and Ireland’s position as both a manufacturing hub for semiconductors and a centre of excellence for innovation in Europe.”
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