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Revware, Inc.
3D Modeling, morphological data collection, motion
tracking, and guided surgery are easy with Revware’s
MicroScribe® 3D digitizers. These ultra-portable
measuring machines are available worldwide.
Features:
• Truly portable (≤ 13 lbs.)
• One hand operation
• Work sphere diameter up to 66 inches
• Collects accurate single point and RPY data, point
clouds with laser attachment.
• Achieves stated accuracy of up to 0.002 inches without
requiring special measuring environment (perfect for
work in the field)
Hart launches new
Speedor variant
Hart Door Systems, the creator of the
Speedor high-speed industrial door brand
now found on over 6,000 sites across some
20 countries, has launched Speedor Storm
which incorporates a unique guide system
which delivers exceptional wind resistance up
to Class 5, over 90 mph.
Applications:
• Reverse engineering for model creation and 3D printing (STL file generation)
• Guided surgery, industrial motion tracking, robot teaching
• Inbound part inspection
• Morphological data collection
• Vocational training, basic research
Nick Hart, Hart’s technical director, says the door has been designed for specific
applications where large external openings up to 8m, x 8m are vulnerable to
wind. “Class 5 matches 12 on the Beaufort Windscale, the highest rating. Two
Speedor Storms have been operational in an exposed site in Aberdeen for the
last 12 months. This amounted to rigorous testing in a difficult and challenging
environment without an issues arising. We achieve this with a reliable and clean
in-line drive system complete with integral safety brake. It has variable speed
operation and an optional break-away bottom rail with auto reset feature,”
explains Mr. Hart.
Contact Information: CJ Meese [email protected] www.revware.com
Freephone: 0800 783 0404
Demag V-type crane
wins iF Design Award
Reassuring badge
The Demag V-type crane has won the
internationally renowned iF (International
Forum) Design Award for its outstanding
design. The award recognises the innovative
construction of the V-type crane girder, which
is based on bionic principles. In a similar way
to bone structure, the design only uses material where it is necessary. Depending on
requirements, the new girder design can be adapted with millimetre accuracy to the
height of existing or planned buildings. This versatility facilitates simple implementation
in existing production bays and greater freedom for planning new buildings.
The distinguished judging panel, comprising members from 20 countries, recognised
the crane in the Industry/Skilled Trades’ category. “The award demonstrates that our
new Demag V-type crane design truly represents a revolution in the market and that
industrial cranes can also achieve new levels of design excellence”, explains Andreas
Hambrock, Head of the Universal Cranes business line at Terex Material Handling. “At
the same time, the optimised crane girder design makes it more precise, lighter and
more durable than other universal cranes.”
Email: [email protected]
www.demagcranes.co.uk
Automotive sector
demand growing for
innovative EMI shielding
solutions
Although EMI and thermal issues have been prevalent in the military and aerospace
sectors for many years, the rapid development and evolution of both automotive
electronics and vehicle electric drive systems means that Chomerics is witnessing
increasing numbers of automotive industry customers seeking innovative solutions
to these problems.
To discover the underlying reason for this trend, look no further than the increasingly
high proliferation of electronic devices in vehicles, which has resulted in greater power
consumption and power density.
With this in mind, Chomerics can now offer a host of different solutions for common
automotive applications that take into account variables such as the fluids, vibration
and temperature cycling to which a specific EMI gasket may be subjected. For
example, an EMI gasket for use in the passenger cabin may not be suitable for the
engine compartment, where elevated temperatures come into play.
www.parker.com/chomerics
www.hartdoors.com
JSP says that the distinctive ‘shield’ shape
on the front of its industrial safety helmets
provides reassurance that they are the
genuine article.
The shape has evolved over the last 40 years
for the purpose of clearly distinguishing the
helmet from others in the marketplace.
According to JSP, it provides an assurance of quality and durability for procurers,
site managers and users.
JSP notes that the shield badge of identity has become more important in recent
years owing to the increasing proliferation of cheap, illegal, counterfeit helmets
in international circulation that do not meet the requirements of British and
European Standard EN397.
Because each helmet is unique, wearers can use JSP’s online tracing and
verification system at www.jspcheck.com to validate the DNA of their helmets
by using the individual barcode, which allows it to be tracked.
Tel: 01993 826050
www.jsp.co.uk
3 Steps to Success
The Pristine Approach
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) remain one of the most frequent types of workrelated injury across most industry sectors.
Yet, despite efforts to reduce this through legislation and better risk management,
it can rarely be eliminated. Even when the risk is significantly reduced, if an
item has to be moved manually, a residual risk remains. So why are MSDs still
so prevalent? Quite simply, conventional methods of addressing that residual risk
aren’t effective.
Pristine Condition Ltd has enjoyed unprecedented success at bucking that trend,
showing clients how to reduce manual handling injuries and then sustain those
results, by addressing the key causes of initiative failure. “Reducing handling
injuries is quite simply about changing people’s habits; exchanging a bad one for a
good one, which itself has three drivers: • Individuals’ buy-in to the change
• Monitoring take-up of the change • Management support to maintain the change
The harsh reality is that initiatives fail when any of those three is deficient.
For more information o n why Pristine Conditions approach has been so successful,
visit: www.pristinecondition.com or call Pristine Condition Ltd on
+44 (0)1491 414464
AUMA ACE Scheme
Drives up the Standard
AUMA UK Ltd is introducing the ACE (AUMA Certified
Engineering) Technician Certification Scheme to
drive up the standards of actuator installation and
maintenance within the controls industry. Split into
three levels, the training and accreditation programme
is targeted at actuator technicians working for both
customers and independent controls contractors.
The AUMA programme is set at three levels: ACE Technician Level 1 aimed at in-house
technicians. ACE Technician Level 2 suitable for on-site installation and service activities
and ACE Technician Level 3 which provides the highest level of qualification for those
involved in communications protocols and systems integration. Accreditation cards
are provided to each qualifying technician so customers can check that personnel are
suitably qualified to work on their sites, be safe in the knowledge
that relevant tests have been passed and be assured that 12 month
refresher training has been completed.
For full details of the ACE Certified Technician scheme contact Kerry
Harris on 01275 871141 or e-mail [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
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www.auma.com
Lamba Welding Systems is a family-run business with 40 years’ experience
in the resistance welding field.
We encompass the whole field of resistance welding machinery from
bespoke design and build of full lines from grating, temporary fence,
mesh, down to precision micro welders for the butt welding of wire. This
also includes servicing and repairing standard machines.
We strive to provide the best service at a competitive price and maintain
stock to ensure minimum downtime. We also have a fully comprehensive
tool room to manufacture any bespoke resistance welding components to
your specification.
Please call 01748 850292 or visit www.lambaweld.co.uk for more
information.