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Day: June 5, 2007

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Sensing in 3D

Monitran launches the MTN/1310 tri-axial accelerometer Monitran, a world leader in the design and manufacture of vibration sensors, has launched a compact and rugged tri-axial accelerometer. The MTN/1310 is particularly well-suited to aerospace applications but also lends itself to automotive and industrial

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Top for teamwork

For the second year running, Sheffield-based Powerminster has won the CIBSE Patrons Teamwork Award. Part of the MJ Gleeson Group, Powerminster received the national award alongside its client, Grove Village, the UK’s first PFI Pathfinder social housing scheme. Established by CIBSE (Chartered

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Fuel cell to protect computer systems

UPS Systems has announced its first fuel cell UPS order from Winton Capital Management . London based Winton is a managed futures and hedge fund manager established in 1997. The fuel cell UPS system supplied to Winton is the first commercial implementation

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New home for voltage standards

Narec will this month open its new calibration laboratory and becomes custodian of the UK’s High Voltage Reference Measurement Standards. Based in the North East of England, Narec’s high voltage facility has tested high voltage electrical equipment for customers in the UK

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People

Stuart Nunns has been awarded TÜV functional safety expert status by TÜV Rheinland. Nunns is one of only 25 people worldwide to be named as a functional safety expert under the scheme. “It’s a good demonstration of my professionalism and competence, but

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Complete carbon calculations assured

A new initiative ensuring accurate and complete carbon emissions calculations for compliance with Criteria 1 of Part L 2006 for buildings other than dwellings has been launched, offering an independent approach to low carbon design.The new simulation side of the Chartered Institution

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Middle East concentration of UPS

Chloride Power Protection has won a contract to supply over 600 UPS units for the new terminal at Dubai International Airport.The airport is one of the world’s fastest growing, with annual passenger throughput of over 22 million people. To support this growth

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Create value control risk

The Chief Executive of the British Approvals Service for Cables (Basec) will speak at a worldwide conference for the wire and cable industry to be held in Paris this month.Dr Jeremy Hodge, chief executive of BASEC, will speak on certification in the

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Rockwell to expand process control business

Rockwell Automation is to acquire Industrial Control Services Group (ICS) for £110m. ICS trades as ICS Triplex, a global supplier of critical control and safety solutions to process industries.ICS Triplex annual revenues are projected to be approximately £70m for their current fiscal

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Integrating electricity markets

National Grid and TenneT Holding have announced their intention to construct a new 260km, 1,000 megawatt electricity interconnector between the Netherlands and UK.The ?600m joint-venture, named Brit-Ned, will provide greater opportunities for BritNed’s customers to participate in European electricity markets.Construction of the

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