Call for engineering and technology #DifferenceMakers to come forward As 2020 highlights engineers and technologists on the global stage more so than ever, where their solutions to world problems and global emergencies means they are making differences that affect every person on the planet – the Institution of Engineering and Technology ( IET) is calling on these difference makers to come forward and share their stories for the world to hear. Celebrating its 149 th anniversary on 17 May 2020, the IET is kickstarting the countdown to its 150 th anniversary with the launch of its #DifferenceMakers campaign. The campaign aims to find those who are using… 15/05/2020Tags: News
Snickers New Stretch Work Shorts – Comfortable and Lightweight Work Shorts for the flexible working environment - designed to deliver superior comfort and freedom of movement. Fabric, Functionality and Fit are hallmarks of Snickers Workwear, it’s the innovation and fabric technology in the design of the new Stretch Shorts for men and women that really set these new garments apart. These new AllroundWork and FLEXIWork shorts are great for working in the warmer months. Delivering superior flexibility and comfort, these lightweight work shorts come in a body-mapping design and a range of new colours including Hi-vis options. Made from a… 14/05/2020Tags: News
Schneider Electric name PWR as first Master Robot Partner Schneider Electric, the leader of digital transformation in energy management and automation, has appointed PWR, specialists in automated robotic packaging solutions, as its first ‘Master Robot Partner’. The announcement underlines the importance of the relationship, after many successful robotic packaging projects in the food industry. In recent years, the rise of high-speed, multi-robotic picking and packing lines has led to greater demand for more powerful and tightly coupled control and information systems, which require a higher level of engineering and programming expertise to… 13/05/2020Tags: News
Handheld Turns Ratio and Winding Resistance Tester TWR-H for Transformer Testing Today’s transformer test engineers are yearning for field test equipment that is light and easily portable. DV Power’s newly available TWR–H handheld battery powered instrument meets with those credentials, weighing in at just 1. 4kg. TWR-H is intended for turns ratio and winding resistance measurement of single-phase and three-phase transformers. In addition, it can also demagnetize transformers. The TWR-H is designed to be connected to one phase at a time, as illustrated in figure 1, which is an example of connecting to a high voltage ( HV) and a low voltage ( LV) winding of a… 12/05/2020Tags: News
Industry leader Gary Worrall becomes ECA President Senior business manager and engineer Gary Worrall has become the new President of ECA, the UK’s leading engineering services trade association. Over 30 years ago, Gary became an engineer for Lorne Stewart Engineering, a prominent M&E business and longstanding ECA Member. Gary progressed through the business to become CEO of Lorne Stewart PLC’s engineering division, having held several senior management roles along the way. Gary takes over the ECA Presidency from Jim Pridham, who played a key role during the past 12 months, most notably through his promotion of industry training and… 11/05/2020Tags: News
Lotus and Centrica agree partnership to redesign electric vehicle ownership Centrica plc, the parent company of British Gas, and British motor manufacturer Lotus are working together to develop a new model for electric vehicle ownership that fully integrates future mobility and energy. By making the car an extension of the home, capable of storing electricity, minimising emissions and generating new income by providing services to the energy market, the companies aim to redefine the customer relationship with cars – one controlled by smart devices at home and on the move. The energy company will also facilitate a sustainability program that leverages innovative… 11/05/2020Tags: News
Supply chain partnership keeps essential services running with PPE provision A nationwide communications infrastructure specialist has been working closely with its robust supply chain to provide critical Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE) for field service engineers amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. The vital supplies have ensured that important engineering works have been able to go ahead throughout the past few weeks as millions more people rely on digital networks to work and learn from home. CHH CoNeX has provided hundreds of thousands of face masks, bottles of hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial hand wipes to field service engineers across the UK. In addition… 06/05/2020Tags: News
Engineering services bodies issue coronavirus site safety guides Leading engineering services sector bodies ECA and BESA have jointly developed two new guides to help contractors to manage coronavirus-related issues on site. The new guides will be freely available to the wider industry during the current emergency. They provide sector-relevant guidance for engineering and building services contractors working across construction and FM in two specific areas: • ‘Specific Environments’ ( where there may be higher risk of COVID-19 transmission) ; and• ‘close proximity working’ ( less than 2m) . The new guides: - align with the hierarchy of… 01/05/2020Tags: News
New IDEAL Networks promotions to support networks in critical industries IDEAL Networks launches new promotions exclusively for the keyworkers who are keeping networks running in critical industries. “Avoiding network downtime is more crucial than ever in many industries, ” says Tim Widdershoven, Marketing Director for IDEAL Networks. “We want to provide extra support to the hard-working Systems Integrators and IT Managers that are maintaining and installing these mission critical networks. ”The new promotions are designed help prevent disruption and keep networks running in the vital healthcare, defence, food and beverage, finance, and telecommunications… 01/05/2020Tags: News
Recab UK becomes primary UK INSYS icom distributor Embedded computing specialist Recab UK has become the primary distributor of INSYS icom equipment and support services for the UK market. This will allow Recab UK to support businesses in markets such as water treatment, utilities and sanitation with high quality products suited for automation and remote-controlled IT applications. Recab UK and its sister company, Recab AB, have been working with INSYS icom products for several years. INSYS icom customers benefit from the company’s capabilities as a one-stop-shop, providing complete solutions for industrial data routing, remote… 30/04/2020Tags: News
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