Author: Megan Carley

Among the most demanding and critical high technology applications are those where Ultra-High Vacuums (UHV) environments exist, such as particle accelerators, semiconductor manufacturing and advanced scientific research. UHV environments are typically defined by the need to handle pressures lower than about 1 x 10ˉ⁶ torr which present unique challenges for mechanical components. What are the […]

When the driver of a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle pulls away from a fuel station, they are unlikely to think twice about whether the amount of petrol or diesel they’ve been charged for is what has actually ended up in their tank. Over the course of decades, public confidence has been established by robust […]

In response to increasing pressure from high utility costs, West Midlands recycling specialist QC Polymer has entered administration. Hasib Howlader and Nimish Patel, licensed in the UK by the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales, have been appointed as joint administrators of the company and will run the business until suitable buyers can be […]

Emerson has launched its new Energy Manager solution, a pre-engineered hardware and software offering designed to simplify industrial electricity monitoring with quick setup and intuitive operation. Ready out of the box, the Energy Manager solution monitors asset energy use in real time, allowing manufacturers to gain deeper insight into energy consumption and operating costs, lowering […]

According to figures released by market analysts Statista, in 2023 the UK had nearly 60 million e-commerce users. By 2025 this figure is expected to have risen by another two million. Unsurprisingly online sales peaked during Covid when they accounted for around a third of all UK retail trade and although the end of the […]

Omron Electronic Components Europe has launched a new high power PCB relay which requires up to 51% less mounting space compared to similar 480VAC 55A relays. Weighing just 18g, the relay requires 488mm2, the G6QG relay can contribute towards significant space savings while delivering high voltage and current endurance. The relay is perfectly suited to […]

Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, today announced the launch of its new SMART PDU I Type power management unit. This innovative 1U DC distribution unit delivers unparalleled flexibility and control for telecom network operators, tower companies, data center planners, and infrastructure engineers. With up to […]

A new autonomous way of moving baggage and cargo around the world’s airports has been hailed as the ‘Best New Transformative Concept’ at a major travel conference. Aurrigo International plc’s Auto-DollyTug®, a zero emission, all-electric baggage and cargo tractor, wrote its name among the aviation stars in Los Angeles last week when it won one […]

CRP Technology, a leading 3D printing services provider and innovator in the field of advanced composite materials, is excited to announce its first-ever participation as an exhibitor at Space Tech Expo Europe 2024. The event, which is one of the key gatherings in the space industry, will take place from November 19 – 21 in […]

Nearly 85% of small to medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) are crying out for more Government funding to help them bridge the digitals skills divide it was revealed today. A new report produced by Oxford Innovation Advice has revealed that four fifths of companies are looking to ‘digitally upskill’ their staff but are finding the biggest barriers […]