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Teledyne e2v has announced a new technology and industrial collaboration with Yumain, a leading AI vision solution provider serving a broad range of industrial applications. Together, the companies will develop cutting-edge bio-inspired vision solutions that can enable innovation in industrial applications.

The recent emergence of AI for industry has rapidly demonstrated its benefits over traditional rule-based methods which have been proven to be unsuitable for applications with high variability e.g. the inspection of complex surfaces with irregularities (brushed aluminum, wood etc.). Yet to be harnessed to its full potential and for AI to be adopted globally, it must be easily setup and trained, optimised by users within minutes (without any AI expertise), provide reliable results, be flexible in application, secure, and low power. By joining forces, Teledyne e2v and Yumain plan to develop significant breakthrough innovations to address these challenges, make AI technology more accessible, and advance it to the next level.

Vincent Hector, Vice President of Market Development at Teledyne e2v, says, “We’re very excited to be collaborating with Yumain on this innovative project. Our image sensor capability coupled with their tailored AI expertise will allow us to develop AI-based vision solutions which will be easily accessible for industrial customers and bring real benefits to their applications.”

Marc Benoit, Managing Director of Yumain, commented, “Edge AI, as we know it today, consists of an optimization of machine learning models and computation inherited from the cloud. We have 10 years of experience in this field, which has shown us that alternative implementations of AI could be more suitable and scalable for the constraints of factory and production lines. Teledyne e2v’s image sensor design and production expertise are paramount to bringing these novel ideas to reality. This initiative is a key milestone for us and one that emphasizes our potential to investors.”

Electro Rent, a provider of test and technology solutions and services, has launched the MyER Portal digital platform to enable customers to manage contracts and have better visibility of their asset base. This helps them improve their testing operations and ensure teams always have access to the equipment and information they need.

The portal encompasses everything needed for simple and easy contract and asset management, in one central place. Via this highly-intuitive, multi-faceted online tool, managers, test engineers and purchasing staff will now be able to fully align their test equipment assets with ongoing demands.

Key information about rental and purchase contracts, asset details and documentation plus their whereabouts can all be rapidly retrieved. As a consequence, appropriate actions can be taken directly online, such as extending rental contracts, requesting calibration and assign assets to projects and cost centres. This approach safeguards against contract end dates being missed and ensures that asset visibility and sharing remains at the highest levels. By knowing where assets are located and required, it is possible to avoid keeping them at a location for longer than necessary – they can be reassigned to other projects instead.

Using the MyER Portal, customers can also create, save and download reports with scope to modify how the data is viewed on the screen to suit their specific requirements. Customers will also be able to add their owned assets for a full view of their entire inventory. The portal will be available to Electro Rent customers globally, at no extra cost.

“Our growing digital offering, under the MyER portfolio, has gained a lot of praise from our customer base” explains David Briskman, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Electro Rent. “It covers everything from e-commerce elements right through to a punch-out catalogue that customers can integrate directly into their internal procurement system. Now, with the addition of the MyER Portal, customers can simplify the whole contract management process and have all their test equipment information at their fingertips. As companies are increasingly choosing rental as a flexible sourcing option, Electro Rent customers will be much better positioned to make well-informed decisions about their testing activities.”

For more information, visit https://www.electrorent.com/uk/myer-portal

NSK has completed the acquisition of Brüel & Kjær Vibro (B&K Vibro), a global condition monitoring system (CMS) specialist. Following the initial announcement on 10 December 2020, finalising the purchase of B&K Vibro from Spectris Plc. will further strengthen NSK’s ability to meet customer demand for automation, labour savings, smart technology and environmentally sustainable solutions.

Condition monitoring is the process of checking a machine or system parameter, such as vibration or temperature, in order to identify a change which is indicative of a developing fault. The use of condition monitoring, which can take place while the machine is running, allows maintenance to be scheduled, or the implementation of other actions that prevent a major failure.

NSK’s acquisition of B&K Vibro will accelerate the development of its business platform in the growing CMS market. The core products of NSK’s portfolio – bearings, ball screws and linear guides – are vital components that directly affect the function and performance of machinery. NSK’s wealth of data and technology related to these components will prove invaluable in enhancing and developing B&K Vibro’s next-generation predictive maintenance systems, delivering new value to the market.

B&K Vibro has around 220 employees and annual sales of €52.5 million, with 43% of this figure attributable to sales in Europe. The company’s major markets are wind power (42%, over 30,000 installations), oil and gas (16%, more than 10,000 installations) and hydro and thermal power (7%, over 800 installations).

“Bringing B&K Vibro into the NSK Group marks the start of an exciting adventure to drive innovation in the rapidly growing market for CMS solutions,” says Saimon Nogami, Senior Executive Vice President, NSK Ltd. “Solutions from NSK and B&K Vibro are key to ensuring operational stability in mission-critical infrastructure for wind power, hydro power, manufacturing and other sectors that influence the daily life of societies around the world. We will draw on our synergies to maximise our CMS business platform and achieve long-term sustainable growth.”

Marcel Van Helten, CEO, B&K Vibro, adds: “B&K Vibro is truly honoured to become a part of NSK, a company that has set out to become a leader in condition monitoring. The synergies between our companies are evident, and with the combination of the talent and the knowledge residing within our companies, we will together be able to deliver exciting, innovative business and engineering solutions for our customers. We look forward to enhancing the NSK CMS business platform and accelerating growth in the burgeoning CMS market.”

The full line-up for Made Smarter’s digital manufacturing conference has been revealed with 44 business and digitalisation leaders set to appear.

Billed as an event for manufacturers by manufacturers, the free-to-access virtual summit on March 10 will showcase how businesses can leverage and fast-track digital technology and tools for a year of recovery, growth and resilience.

Leading the agenda will be North West metro mayors Andy Burnham (Greater Manchester) and Steve Rotheram (Liverpool City Region) who will share their insights about the importance of the manufacturing sector, the role for digital technology in driving the growth, and the benefits technology is bringing to the North West economy.

There will also be panel discussions and roundtable debates, interactive workshops, a virtual expo of the latest digital manufacturing technologies, and business advice sessions, giving attendees access to support available to grow their organisation.

Almost 300 delegates have so far registered to attend the packed one-day programme, which runs from 9am until 5pm, and will be hosted virtually using PixelMax, an interactive online platform.

With registration closing at Midday on Friday, March 5, manufacturers are urged to book their places at the conference via https://www.madesmarter.uk/conference

Donna Edwards, Programme Director, Made Smarter Adoption Programme, NW, said: “The response to the conference has been incredible confirming that there is significant appetite among manufacturers of all sizes across all sectors to learn about how technology can support growth, productivity and efficiency gains, and create the smart and highly skills job of the future.

“We have designed a full programme to tackle the ‘why?’, ‘what?’ and ‘how?’ of digital manufacturing, incorporating a blend of industry leaders, experts, and real-life examples of those who have started their digital journey.

“There really is something for everyone at the Made Smarter: The journey to digital manufacturing conference and I would urge manufacturers not to miss out on what is certain to be a packed day of analysis, inspiration, and practical tips.”

Live panel sessions include:

• How Made Smarter is powering the fourth industrial revolution – facilitated by journalist and broadcaster Nick Peters and featuring manufacturing leaders including Juergen Maier, Co-Chair of the Made Smarter Commission and Chair of the Digital Catapult, Glyn Jones, Service Delivery Director at BAE Systems and Chair of the Made Smarter Pilot Steering Group, Stephen Phipson, CEO of Make UK and member of the Made Smarter Commission, Andrea Hough, MD of Atec Solutions and member of the Made Smarter Pilot Steering Group and Made Smarter Commission, Donna Edwards, Managing Director of the Growth Company and Made Smarter North West Adoption Programme Director, and Matt Ellis, Assistant Director of Made Smarter for the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS).
• The journey to digital: The manufacturers perspective – facilitated by Jayne Moorby from Oxley Group and featuring real-life examples from manufacturers about the value technology has brought to their businesses including Keith Scobie-Youngs (Cumbria Clock Company), Peter Saunders, (MacKinnon and Saunders), Rod Wah (Beverston Engineering), and Luke Walsh (Brainboxes).
• Using technology to boost business resilience in an uncertain world – facilitated by Simon Reid from Growth Platform and featuring Julian Lopez (Storth), Patrick Mroczak (Nutree Life), Louise Ray (Plastic Card Services), Chris Lever (Bindatex), and Fadi Jarad (Sandstone Wirral).
• The teams of tomorrow: engaging and upskilling your workforce – facilitated by Ruth Hailwood from Made Smarter and featuring Sarah Dhanda (Enginuity), Joe Crolla (Greater Manchester Combined Authority), Sarah Poynter (Arden Dies), Rebecca Lee-Panton and Luke Hickson (Fabricon Design).
• Sustainable manufacturing: how technology is leading the way – facilitated by Poppy Brewer from Accenture, and featuring Ben Horne (Crystal Doors); Phil Milar (Creative Apparel); Jamie Baxter, (DA Techs), and David Reardon (Bloom-in-Box).

Also, on the agenda is a roundtable focussed on the importance of customer trust and the role of technology, facilitated by Kevin Smith from Made Smarter, and featuring Steve Wood (Parity Medical), Sean Parnaby (Contactless Check Solutions), Karen Callard (Starlight Bedrooms), and Noel Doyle (Organica UK).

Throughout the day delegates will be able to access practical, actionable advice through workshops including:

• Fast forward your digital journey: A taste of a digital transformation –  led by Made Smarter’s technology advisers Amy Edwards and Kevin Smith with insights from Andrea Kuehne (DRM Industrial Fabrics) and Ben Soper (Stead McAlpin & Company), two of the 100+ businesses to have benefitted from Made Smarter’s Digital Transformation Workshops.
• Leading your manufacturing business through digital change –  led by Lancaster University academic Dr Randall Zindler and featuring Dan Smith (Twin Fix) who benefited from the Made Smarter Leadership Programme.
  Digitisation does not eliminate the need for manufacturing excellence – an interactive session led by Nick Brandwood and Rachel Baldry from the Business Growth Hub’s Manufacturing Team about the behaviours and routines required for digital transformation.
• Technology Demonstrators Alley will showcase the latest solutions available to manufacturers which enable them to integrate systems, capture and analyse data, create simulations of their plants and processes, as well as how 3D-printing, automation, and robotics can solve business challenges.

There will also be the opportunity to speak one on one with a variety of business advisers to explore the advice, support and funding available to manufacturers.

For more details about Made Smarter or to register for the conference visit https://www.madesmarter.uk/conference

Advantech is planning to showcase a wide range of exciting new innovations at embedded world this year, which is taking place in a virtual capacity. The company will be providing visitors with the opportunity to learn all about its complete cutting-edge hardware, software, memory and display solutions related to the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

A major highlight will be the 11th Gen. Intel Core and Celeron based solutions. These solutions have CPUs which leverage an advanced 10nm process technology and can support low-latency operation. The SOM-7583 COM Express Mini module has up to 16GB of LPDDR4X memory with IBECC, while the MIO-2375 2.5-inch PICO-ITX board has up to 32GB of low-power DDR4.

The upgraded SOM-6883 COM Express modules employ the latest generation of Intel Core processors. This raises their operational speeds by 25% compared with the previous version (with frequencies of up to 2.2GHz now being supported). These modules each offer 16GB of DDR4 3200 memory, plus 2.5Gbase-T Ethernet with time sensitive networking (TSN) functionality, PCIe Gen 4 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 I/Os. They deliver huge value to medical and high-end test instrumentation designs, and are highly suitable for mission-critical military and avionics systems.

Advantech will also be exhibiting its embedded computing platforms based on the Intel Atom x6000 Series, plus the Intel Pentium and Celeron N and J Series processors. Among these will be the SOM-2532 computer on module and the MIO-5152 3.5-inch single board computer. The SOM-2532, which supports iManager and WISE-DeviceOn, is highly suited to challenging industrial AIoT and transportation applications. The MIO-5152 offers up to 32GB DDR4-3200 memory capacity, plus numerous I/O options (including Gbit Ethernet and USB 3.2 ports).

Other highlights include the AMD Ryzen V2000 Series modules, predominantly intended for edge-based deployment. Available in both COM Express and mini iTX formats, these units deliver high-speed multi-core processing capabilities (reaching 3GHz frequencies) and are accompanied by up to 64GB of built-in memory resource. Each has an AMD Radeon GPU incorporated for enhanced graphics functions benefits.

Also on display will be Advantech’s next generation COM-HPC, a future-proof solution supporting standardised pin assignment types for servers and clients. The company’s industrial flash and memory solutions will be featured too, from industrial memory module, memory module and embedded I / O module. Advantech will also present a wide range of displays including LCD displays, touchscreen panels, and outdoor displays.

The company’s acclaimed box PC line-up will also be showcased, including the EPC-R3720, a low power consumption Edge AI Box ideal Edge AI Inference with neural network accelerator up to 2.3 TOPS, HDR-Capable ISP of 375 MPixels/s, and a wide range of I/O extensions, oriented for industrial automation.

Visitors can also discover more about the Advantech fanless embedded computers, including the ARK-3000 series which boasts high-performance Intel Core i and Xeon and can operate across a wide temperature range. It is ideally suited to applications in machine and factory automation system, IoT platforms, and cabinet integration.

Finally, there will be an opportunity to learn more about Advantech’s acclaimed digital signage players, which range from entry level to modular, ultra-slim and multi-display solutions such as the DS-980, a6th Generation Intel Core S series video wall signage player up to six displays as a time.

Visitors seeking bespoke products and solutions will also be able to access detailed information about cutting-edge design and manufacturing services enabling customer-optimised solutions. For further information visit our DMS webpage.

Engage and interact with the Advantech team during embedded world 2021 DIGITAL (1st March to 5th March) and discover this new breed of AIoT solutions.

Siemens UK has been awarded the Cyber Essentials Plus (CE+) certification,  a prerequisite for organisations applying for critical national infrastructure (CNI) and defence projects in the United Kingdom.

The certification was awarded by ECSC, an independent certifying body for the Cyber Essentials programme, which conducts assessments and reports the outcome to the scheme administrators – the Information Assurance for Small and Medium Enterprises (IASME) consortium.

Cyber Essentials is a cyber security standard introduced by the UK government that aims to provide organisations with pragmatic protection against the most common cyber security threats. CE+ is a step ahead of the standard Cyber Essentials (CE) assessment, which requires organisations to undertake a series of onsite technical assessments that include internal vulnerability tests against servers and sample workstations.

Siemens was awarded the CE+ following a stringent three-month process conducted at its Manchester and Newcastle premises. The evaluation, which was carried out remotely in view of COVID restrictions, looked at:

• Boundary Firewalls & Internet Gateways
• Secure Configuration
• Patch Management
• Access Gateway (User accounts)
• Malware Protection

The certification is renewable every 12 months and Siemens received its CE certificate in November 2020 followed by its CE+ accreditation in Jan 2021.

Paul Hingley, Business Unit Manager, Industrial Security Services at Siemens said, “The CE+ badge significantly endorses Siemens’ stature as a company that takes cyber security very seriously. It demonstrates our commitment to the UK Government Cyber Security initiatives while also demonstrating to our customers that we are a company they can trust. Siemens has also invested heavily in our global internal policies and procedures where we can demonstrate compliance against the IEC62443 standard. Our product development and services all comply to this global standard allowing us to supply solutions and service provisions our customers can rely on. We are the first global company in the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) space to achieve this certification which is a massive achievement for a company with such a complex IT structure that operates on a global platform. This provides Siemens with the ability to demonstrate our competence and credibility in Cyber Security when we compete for major CNI and Defence projects.”

“The CE+ certification together with our internal IEC62443 compliance and governance procedures implies to our clients they are dealing with a company whose products can be validated and verified into security architectures, solutions, processes and systems. It allows our customers to promote best practices, to enhance and promote cyber security requirements into their own supply chain. At Siemens we are committed to ensuring our stakeholders can rely on the highest standards of cyber security, compliance, and privacy while maintaining the very highest standards of engineering.”

Siemens has over 900 assets at both of the sites that went through the rigorous process and nearly 300 machines connected remotely throughout the UK. Other sites in the UK are following the same route and will all be CE+ certified before the end of 2021.

Sean Fahey, CE Specialist, ECSC said, “Whilst this wasn’t my first experience with a manufacturing company, it was one of the largest tasks we had undertaken. It was very much an adapted team effort from both parties.

“We worked with one goal and along the way found solutions, adapted to issues, all this ensuring we remained compliant to the standards. It’s reassuring to see organisations like Siemens be part of the CE+ certification process and taking the responsibility seriously and it is not simply a ‘tick box’ exercise.”

Hanwell Solutions, a leading manufacturer of wireless environmental monitoring equipment, has undergone restructuring by parent company the Ellab Group to provide the pharmaceutical, healthcare and food processing markets with an expanded, single point of contact for its range of products.

As part of the changes designed to streamline the structure for supplying industry leading monitoring and validation solutions, the company’s sales, field service engineers and customer service teams have joined forces with the Ellab UK Division, headed by Patrick McKimm, Country Manager for Ellab UK and Ireland.

This overhaul of sales and customer service at the Hertfordshire-based business has also culminated in the appointment of a new account manager, Richard Manning, taking over heritage from Jason Todd, who moves to another area of the company. Richard is also making inroads into industrial monitoring solutions including flood and leak detection and monitoring power outages.

Richard brings significant experience to his new post having worked at Wembley National Stadium Ltd for the FA (Football Association) Group for 11 years and more recently Coca-Cola European Partners, driving sales opportunities for both organisations.

Richard says he is relishing this new challenge and his goal now is to continue the high level of customer service that his predecessor provided to customers. He added: “I am very excited to be part of the Hanwell family, and look forward to meeting our customers personally once restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic are lifted.”

Meanwhile, Hanwell’s International Sales Director, Derek Richardson, will also head up the heritage department in the new set up, building on his years of experience within this specialised area, protecting heritage sites from not just monetary loss but potential damage to irreplaceable historical and cultural items by instantly warning of compromised conditions.

He explained: “In addition to my main responsibility for international distributors and sales I now look after our third-party products which include Shocklog impact recorders and SpotSee damage deterrent labels. We are the main distributor for these products in the UK and Ireland. I also look after our wireless product sales in the UK which includes food service, industrial and energy monitoring applications.”

Multi-award-winning Hanwell continues to operate under its own name as a manufacturing and calibration hub for all existing environmental products for the Group as well as providing sales and services to other industry sectors globally. Its high level of product quality and production lead times will remain unaffected.

Teledyne Imaging will showcase its newest technologies at the SPIE’s Photonics West Digital Forum taking place 6-11 March 2021.

Visitors to the virtual event can expect a wide range of new products and innovative solutions for scientific imaging and spectroscopy at the Teledyne Imaging digital marketplace storefronts. Product and application specialists will be available to text and video chat with you about your specific requirements. There will also be recorded product and application videos in addition to traditional technical sessions.

New products introduced by Teledyne Imaging companies at Photonics West:

• Teledyne e2v announces a new addition to its CCD261-04 spectroscopy image sensor platform with a HiRho structure allowing the sensor to operate on Silicon 10x thicker than a typical CCD and 20x thicker than a typical CMOS sensor, providing excellent performance both in the NIR and X-ray.
• Teledyne Princeton Instruments announces significant improvements in both hardware and software in their TriVista multi-stage spectrometers. TriVista double and triple spectrometers offer high spectral resolution and superior stray light rejection, allowing Raman measurements as close as a few wavenumbers from a laser excitation line.
• Teledyne Imaging’s LACera Technology is a significant step forward in advanced CMOS imaging that will enable the future of scientific discovery. Applications as diverse as next generation genomics, astronomical photometry, ultra-high-resolution x-ray, and electron imaging require CMOS sensors and cameras with low light sensitivity and speed. LACera CMOS technology delivers greater than 90% quantum efficiency and proprietary low noise architecture with up to 18-bit readout – a combination of performance not previously available in wafer scale sensors.
• Teledyne Photometrics Evolve 10, 13, and 16 μm pixel size, high-resolution, back-illuminated EMCCD cameras provide high sensitivity (>95%) for the lowest light applications in life sciences. With proprietary Teledyne technology throughout, Evolve provides a new standard in EMCCD performance and reliability including ultra-high-speed readout and highly stabilised deep cooling. For single molecule imaging, TIRF microscopy, and more, Evolve achieves the best imaging performance when every photon counts.
• Teledyne Imaging will feature their Genie Nano cameras, compact, robust cameras with unprecedented speed and uncompromised image quality. The Genie Nano redefines low cost performance.

Analog Devices has collaborated with the University of Limerick (UL) and other prominent companies, including economic infrastructure technology leader Stripe, to launch a world-leading computer science programme called Immersive Software Engineering (ISE). Given increased demand for developer talent globally and rapid growth of the internet economy, ISE is designed to revolutionise the way computer science is taught, creating industry experienced software professionals to drive greater business impact. As part of the research start-up aspect of this UL initiative, ADI will fund experimental development and research with the aim of developing new software processes and services.

“ADI is committed to increasing the impact of software advancements across industries and we are uniquely positioned to do this as the bridge between the physical and digital worlds,” said Vincent Roche, President and CEO of ADI. “We understand the vital need for programmes such as ISE in training software engineers of the future.”

Through the ISE programme, students will be able to take advantage of the resources offered at ADI Catalyst, a hands-on, incubator-like R&D facility in Limerick, Ireland, focused on forming new communities, creating living labs and developing breakthrough technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics and sustainable applications. ADI Catalyst serves as a collaboration centre that uses a true partnership approach to help customers resolve the challenges they face at an accelerated pace. It provides a unique setting for customers and research organisations to interact with ADI and solve problems together in a single collaborative environment. Limerick is also home to Analog Devices’ European Research and Development Centre, which has a long-standing reputation for developing cutting-edge technology.

John Collison, Co-Founder and President of Stripe, said: “Software engineers enjoy incredible careers solving some of the world’s most important problems in the fastest growing industries, yet we have nowhere near enough of them. Immersive Software Engineering seeks to provide a great path for more secondary students (especially young women) into technology.”

Leveraging an ecosystem of well-respected organisations, such as ADI, UL, Stripe, and other industry leaders, will bring the ISE programme to life for students while providing employment opportunities to its graduates. ISE consists of a three-year intensive undergraduate programme with an integrated fourth year at the master’s level. Industry residencies where students gain in-company experience will account for nearly half of the total programme, enabling them to acquire necessary skills in real-world settings alongside instructors. The first students are expected to enrol in the ISE programme in September 2022.

University of Limerick President, Professor Kerstin Mey said, “Analog Devices is one of our most committed, generous and long-term collaborators, and I am delighted to have the company join us in this exciting new initiative. We welcome the opportunity to work with ADI to reshape how tomorrow’s software engineers will be educated in such a significant way.”

Analog Devices is leveraging its unique domain application expertise in the form of what matters at the end use and providing the biggest impact to the businesses of customers. ADI advancements in software are having a significant influence on how customers adopt and use its solutions.

• To learn more about how ADI is advancing the impact software has in industry, visit:

https://www.analog.com/en/signals/articles/impact-of-collaborative-partnerships.html

• Watch a video to learn more about ADI Catalyst: http://www.analog.com/en/education/education-library/videos/6233882732001.html

All military programmes are valuable contracts to secure as they are typically long-term commitments that will generate stable future revenue for the businesses. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II (previously known as Joint Strike Fighter/JSF) programme falls into this category, dating back to the late 1990s when the need for a 5th Generation aircraft began to evolve.

The F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole combat aircraft that represent a quantum leap in air dominance capabilities. It is the first 5th generation multi role aircraft to reach service, offering significant updates over previous generation jets. Intended to perform superior air dominance, F-35 are also able to provide electronic warfare and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. Integration and interoperability between allies have also been a key driver in the technology development.

Smiths Interconnect has been involved in the programme for more than 20 years, supplying hundreds of different interconnect devices including high reliability technologies, from RF components and high-speed/power/density/filtered connectors to integrated microwave assemblies.

“We proudly supply different connectivity solutions to different customers that are destined for use in the F-35 aircraft,” said Paul Harris, President at Smiths Interconnect. “Our products and technologies are renowned to ensure the performance, reliability, safety and productivity that are paramount in this most advanced multi-role fighter in the world”.

Smiths Interconnect’s connectivity solutions for the F-35 aircraft include:

• High power circulators embedding used on the Communications, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) system and integrated microwave assemblies used on the Electronic Warfare (EW) system, both embedding TRAK technology
• Power connectors with Hypertac hyperboloid contacts used on aircraft power systems
• Custom interposers with IDI spring probes used on the radar system
• High reliability attenuators with EMC technology also used on the radar system
• Discrete filters embedding Lorch technology and used on the CNI system
• EMI/EMP filtered connectors with Sabritec technology used in power distribution, power panels and battery chargers

In addition to the above, Reflex Photonics, which was recently acquired by Smiths Interconnect and complements its product offering with the addition of core fibre optic capabilities, is developing optical transceivers for use in the programme.