News COMMENT
Welcome to the September issue of Instrumentation Monthly.
The 2025
Instrumentation & Electronics Awards will take place next month under the glittering
chandeliers of the Grand Connaught Rooms. To celebrate the finalists, we’ve included a special supplement dedicated to the event in this issue. The supplement takes an in-depth look at some of the candidates. Turn to page 35 to find out more...
Victoria White, Editor VISION ENGINEERING STRENGTHENS TEAM V E
merson has announced the signing of an agreement with Vrije Univer- siteit Brussel (VUB) to advance wideband characterisation methods for active electroni-
cally scanned array (AESA) systems. This joint effort aims to accelerate innovation, improve test coverage, and reduce risks for industries adopting next-generation AESA technologies, including aerospace and telecommunications.
AESA architectures are rapidly trans- forming radar, communications, and navigation systems, driving the need for more sophisticated and real-world-relevant test methodologies. To address this demand, Emerson will work with VUB to develop innovative approaches for wideband charac- terisation of RF and microwave components and subsystems used in AESA systems. As part of the collaboration, Emerson is providing NI PXI test hardware and vector signal transceiver (VST) instruments to VUB. These tools enable multichannel, high-fidelity signal generation and analysis, allowing researchers to validate compo- nent behaviour under realistic wideband conditions. This joint effort aims to accel- erate innovation, improve test coverage, and reduce risks for industries adopting next-generation AESA technologies. “Our partnership with Vrije Universiteit Brussel underscores Emerson’s commitment to ongoing refinement and advancement of RF and microwave testing methodologies,”
ision Engineering has announced the appointment of Shaun Maxfield as the new regional sales manager for UK North and Ireland.
In his new role, Maxfield will be responsible for driving sales growth and providing expert appli- cation support for Vision Engineering’s extensive portfolio, including its world-renowned eyepiece- less stereo microscopes, digital microscopes, and advanced metrology systems. He will work directly with customers across a range of industries, including electronics, medical devices, aerospace, and precision engineering, to provide solutions that enhance productivity and quality control. Maxfield brings a wealth of experience to the Vision Engineering team, combining a strong tech- nical foundation in metrology with a proven track record in specialist product sales. He joins from Bowers Group, where he served as a product sales specialist, representing a wide range of
high-precision meas- urement equipment from leading brands. His career is built on a solid engi- neering background, with significant hands-on roles as a metrology and quality engineer at companies including Nèos Composite Solutions, PES UK, and Caterpillar. This
deep practical understanding of quality control and dimensional measurement makes him uniquely qual- ified to support customers facing complex inspection and metrology challenges.
Vision Engineering
www.visioneng.com
EMERSON AND VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT BRUSSEL TO DEVELOP WIDEBAND TESTING FOR ACTIVE ELECTRONICALLY SCANNED ARRAYS
said René Nuessgen, senior director, research and development, Emerson. “By integrating our advanced test and meas- urement technologies with VUB’s research expertise, we are enabling the development of robust and scalable approaches that will drive the adoption of AESA systems in high-reliability applications.” The collaboration also supports PhD training, joint publications, and deeper engagement between industry and academia. With a focus on advanced technology applications, the partnership will foster internal knowledge development at Emerson while contributing to the broader engineering community.
Nuessgen and Professor Dries Peumans of VUB’s Electricity Department signed the agreement during an official ceremony held at European Microwave Week.
Prof. Peumans commented, “This collab- oration with Emerson is an excellent opportunity to push forward our research in wideband characterisation and modeling of high-frequency components and active antenna systems. With access to Emerson’s advanced measurement infrastructure and expertise, our researchers can explore new ways to measure and understand complex systems. We’re excited to see what practical innovations will come out of this program – especially those that could shape the future of wireless communication and sensing.”
Emerson Instrumentation Monthly September 2025
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