Instrumentation Monthly Test | Measurement | Control

  Introduction to James Heal James Heal stands as a global leader in the provision of advanced textile testing instruments and consumables. Renowned for its innovation and precision, James Heal’s expertise is trusted by top brands, retailers, manufacturers, and laboratories in over 70 countries. With products crafted by testing experts …

The markets are changing, and thus so are the requirements of the process manufacturing industry. Whether it is fluctuating demand, more customised products or smaller batches, manufacturers need to respond more quickly and flexibly. Here, Bradley McEwan, business development manager at automation and control technology specialist Beckhoff UK, discusses how …

Manufacturers who need high positional accuracy for their machinery rely on the accuracy of metrology technology. Here, Ross Turnbull, Director of Business Development and Product Engineering at ASIC design and supply company Swindon Silicon Systems, explains how custom Application Specific ICs (ASICs) offer enhanced precision for even the most demanding …

Optical Surfaces Ltd has supplied two reflective beam collimators to a leading European supplier of high precision optics to military and defence contractors. Reflective beam collimators are mirror assemblies that take divergent or convergent incoming light and produce parallel output. They can be used to replicate a target at infinity without …

According to Sondrel, a leading provider of ultra-complex chips, the designing of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs) is changing the automotive ecosystem, including new methodologies and technology approaches that could significantly reduce costs and shorten time to market for advanced features. According to a report by IDTechEx, Connected and Software-Defined Vehicles …

Farnell has announced that is has substantially expanded its already extensive range of passive component stock with the addition of new arrivals from brand names such as YAGEO, Kemet, Murata, Wurth Electronik and Panasonic. The passive component market is expected to continue expanding in the coming years. The rising popularity …

Anritsu Corporation has extended the functionality of its Signalling Tester MD8430A with the introduction of a protocol test solution for Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) devices for Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites. As a result of the upgrade, the MD8430A can now support NTN Narrow Band Internet of Things (NB-IoT) technologies. NTN NB-IoT is …

GDevCON, a high-level technical event for LabVIEW architects, is not your typical conference. Held over two days in the iconic Glasgow Science Centre, it offers a unique space for collaboration and idea-sharing, free from corporate oversight or control. Here, Chris Knight, technical support engineer at automation and control technology specialist, Beckhoff …

Heat treatment processes are a crucial component of many manufacturing processes, but precise control of temperature requires more than just heating control. This is where the thermal loop comes into play. Thermal loop solutions have become increasingly popular for achieving improved temperature control and consistent outcomes, but what exactly does …

Cutting energy costs, reducing loss, and downtime, Teledyne FLIR, is all set to showcase their Electric Utility Solutions product portfolio at Middle East Energy 2024 scheduled from 16th to 18th April at Dubai World Trade Centre. Exhibiting at Stand H4 E30, Teledyne FLIR will showcase energy-saving solutions such as Industrial …