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new partnerShip to remove barrierS to eFFective teSt and meaSurement Electro Rent, a provider of test and
calibration lab
AMETEK Land is celebrating a major milestone in its company history – the 50th anniversary of its UKAS-accredited infrared temperature calibration laboratory in the United Kingdom. In 1970, the laboratory in Sheffield was the first in the UK to
be accredited by the then British Calibration Service (BCS), now the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), for the issue of calibration certificates for non-contact thermometry. To date, the laboratory has issued over 22,000
certificates to customers around the world, including industry and research establishments, Formula 1 race teams, other calibration facilities, and national laboratories. The laboratory calibrates in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories) and offers a comprehensive service for the certification of infrared thermometers, thermal imagers, scanners, and blackbody sources across the range of -10°C to 2,500°C. “We’re very proud to be celebrating the 50th anniversary of our UK laboratory,” explained Justin Smith, division vice president and business unit manager at AMETEK Land. “Our customers across many industries recognise the value of partnering with our UKAS-accredited laboratory, which operates to the highest international standards.” Smith added, “By having their equipment calibrated in
our laboratory, customers can be assured that their temperature measurement systems will achieve optimal operating performance, improving the accuracy of their measurement capability and meeting required national and international standards. It also means their production control systems are fully traceable, reducing risks to the business, and ensuring peace of mind. All processes, which rely on accurate temperature measurement, must have their instruments calibrated periodically to maintain the highest quality standards.” The UKAS laboratory has recently been accredited
against the IOS/IEC 17025:2017 (general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories) standard, in addition to AMETEK Land’s laboratories in the United States and India.
www.ametek-land.com 6
celebrateS 50 yearS uKaS-accredited
technology solutions and services, has been named preferred partner by Rohde & Schwarz for rental solutions across Europe, signalling closer collaboration between the two companies. The new agreement brings
together two businesses to provide fast, flexible access to the latest, electronic test equipment. Working with Electro Rent, Rohde & Schwarz will be able to support customers in removing the financial barriers to effective test and measurement that might hinder innovation. Rohde & Schwarz customers will also
have access to the expert advice supplied by Electro Rent to support them in making the right rental decision for their requirements and, as the partnership progresses, introducing a range of financial solutions. Peter Collingwood, CEO Electro Rent
Europe, said: “Organisations throughout Europe are navigating a challenging economic time. By partnering with
Aura Aware is using STMicroelectronics’ FlightSense Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology in a smart distance-awareness portable device suitable for use at retail counters and check-in desks. The easy-to-setup device displays a green OK signal that changes to red if a person crosses a safe minimum-distance threshold. Aura Aware devices integrate ST’s
Rohde & Schwarz we are able to combine their technical innovation with our expertise and experience in providing alternative, OPEX driven financial solutions to access vital test equipment. Through increased investment in Rohde & Schwarz inventory and close collaboration of our teams throughout Europe, we are in a fantastic position to continue to support our customers as they plan and execute their future test and measurement requirements.” Patricio Duenas, general manager Sales
Germany at Rohde & Schwarz, said: “The partnership with Electro Rent gives Rohde & Schwarz customers the flexibility they need to secure the right high-end test solutions in a CAPEX conscious environment. With their well-established and effective setup for supplying and financing rental equipment across Europe, Electro Rent is an ideal partner to deliver our industry-leading T&M equipment.”
www.electrorent.com/uk
www.rohde-schwarz.com
Social diStancing with toF proximity SenSorS
VL53L1X compact ToF sensor, which has an operating range of up to 4m and very low power consumption. Signal processing built into the sensor simplifies design and provides sophisticated features such as crosstalk compensation that maintains measurement accuracy even if the sensor window becomes obscured by foreign material. Time-of-Flight sensors transmit
photons and then calculate distance to
the target based on the time it takes for the reflected photons to be received back by the sensor. Moreover, ranging accuracy is unaffected by surface characteristics of the target, such as clothing colour or skin reflectivity, making FlightSense ideal for helping people to maintain social distancing. The sensors can also help users avoid
contact with surfaces, including self- service touchscreens, smart faucets, and push-button door openers located in high-traffic areas.
www.st.com August 2020 Instrumentation Monthly
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