Instrumentation Monthly Test | Measurement | Control

RPI UK, a specialist developer and manufacturer of precision positioning devices for high accuracy rotary and angular inspection systems, has welcomed Mitutoyo as a new customer following the Japanese manufacturers decision to invest in 10 rotary tables. Mitutoyo, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of precision measuring equipment, has integrated …

From Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin, to the contemporary Cori Bargmann, women have contributed immensely in the world of science and technology. And while it used to be, and still is, a male dominated industry; the number of women choosing to study related degrees is growing year by year. In …

Recently launched by VPG Transducers and available with full support from its UK distribution partner Variohm EuroSensor, the new S-series is a flexible and configurable load-cell based silo weighing system with optional temperature measurement.  Featuring VPG’s 178 extensometer load cells, optional PT100 sensors and a choice of three display variants, …

McMenon Engineering Services has made a strategic appointment as the business targets further growth in UK and international markets. Industry expert Craig Marshall has been appointed by McMenon to the new role of product development director. He was previously a flow measurement consultant for 10 years with TUV SUD National …

Modern wind turbines operate continuously in remote, highly demanding environments. Exceptional reliability is essential as opportunities for maintenance are limited. Turbine rotation velocity is a key operating parameter and manufacturers require robust sensor systems that provide accurate measurement in real-time. Contrinex’s rugged inductive sensors provide presence-sensing systems which withstand harsh …

Google Trends data demonstrates that web searches for the phrase, “how much does a robot cost?” have doubled since 2009. Determining the total cost and return on investment (ROI) of a robot isn’t straightforward, as Nigel Smith, managing director of industrial robot supplier TM Robotics, explains. When you factor in the robot’s …

Visitors to the OTT Hydromet stand at the recent Floodex exhibition were provided with a free sapling, as part of the company’s efforts to promote tree planting as a way to capture carbon in the fight against climate change, and also as a natural flood management tool. “As floods become …

This new application guide from BEKA associates is intended to aid the selection of the most suitable tachometer from the extensive range of models manufactured by BEKA in the UK. BEKA pulse input Tachometers can measure and display in engineering units the rotational speed of most types of machinery. They …

Guildline Instruments have increased UK-based Evolution Measurement’s territorial responsibility significantly into Eastern Europe. Evolution Measurement, who have been partnering with Guildline Instruments for almost 4 years, will now oversee Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia and Slovakia, in addition to existing countries; …

EPLAN has unveiled a new virtual exhibition stand, which is hosted at IndustryExpo – the world’s first truly virtual exhibition. The space, which mimics the design of EPLAN’s physical stand, is divided into separate sections including a Rittal product area. EPLAN has been at the cutting edge of technology for …