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By Daniel Povey
Research Scientist
National Physical Laboratory (NPL)
Daniel is a Research Scientist at the National Physical
Laboratory, working primarily on the measurement
challenges associated with the Industrial Internet of Things
(IIoT). Part of this involves collaborating with SMEs to
evaluate the potential of IIoT solutions within applied
manufacturing processes: determining the suitability of low-
cost sensors and microcontrollers used to monitor operating
parameters and ambient conditions - and using this data to
inform decisions.
As low-cost sensors are readily available off the shelf and
with more and more businesses looking to invest in Industry
4.0 technologies, it is essential to understand whether these
devices can be fit for purpose.
Stephen Wilkins
Managing Director
Davies Development and
Testing Ltd
Stephen Wilkins was educated at the University of
Durham Business School where he obtained a Masters
Degree in Business Administration.
He is a Chartered Scientist, a Chartered Environmentalist
and a Fellow of both the Institute of Materials Minerals
and Mining and the Royal Society of Arts.
Stephen was appointed chief executive of the Child-Safe
Packaging Group upon its formation in 1995 and has
driven its activities since then. The Child-Safe Packaging
Group has been responsible for the design and
development of numerous new child resistant packaging
designs, in both flexible and rigid packs.
Stephen is a director of Davies Development and Testing
Limited, a laboratory accredited by UKAS, to undertake
testing of child resistant packaging under various
European and International standards.
Nikhil Sahotra PhD
Materials Emission Specialist
Markes International
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Dr Nikhil Sahotra is the Materials Emission Specialist at
Markes International.
His role focuses on the sampling and analysis of airborne
chemicals, specifically volatile organic compounds emitted by
products and materials. He also aids the development of
standard methodology for sampling and analysis of volatile
chemicals and is a voting member of ASTM.
Prior to joining Markes, Dr Sahotra attended the University of
Birmingham where he received his Ph.D. in organic
electroluminescent materials. This was following his
completion of a master’s degree in medicinal chemistry at
Newcastle University.
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