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Free telephoto or wide-angle lens

Until 31st December 2017, Fluke is offering thermal imager kits which include a free telephoto lens (FLK-TIxx0 9HZ/T2) or wide-angle lens (FLK-TIxx0 9HZ/W2) with a Fluke Ti300, Ti400 or Ti450 Thermal Imager to extend the focus and the desired viewing angle.

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Dual laser infrared thermometer

Available from Omega, the handheld OS758-LS dual infrared thermometer is a non-contact temperature measurement instrument that offers a wide array of features including adjustable emissivity, colour backlit LCD, 60:1 distance to spot, hi/ low temp alarm, max/min/avg/ diff temperature monitoring and data storage.

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Maintaining uptime

As John F Kennedy said in his state of the union address in January 1962: “The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining”. Here James Davey, service manager at industrial systems integrator, Boulting Technology, explains how – for high volume, low margin manufacturers – a leaky roof might be very low down their list of priorities

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Five steps to zero downtime

Few things can damage the financial stability of a manufacturing facility more than unexpected downtime. This may be beyond the control of a manufacturer – caused by infrastructure failures, human error or even natural catastrophes. However, there are ways to reduce the risk, as Lee Sullivan, regional manager for industrial automation software expert, Copa-Data UK, points out

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EWSHM Conference 2018: Call for papers

The European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring Series (EWSHM) will take place next year from 10th to13th July in Manchester, UK. Abstracts are invited on all aspects of structural health monitoring.

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Ready for Industry 4.0?

The so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution has received much press attention over the past few years.  However, when it comes to implementing this, many UK manufacturers are standing still.  Following a new report, Gary Price, international product manager, automation and services, at ERIKS UK, examines what is holding manufacturing back, and why its inertia may prove costly in the long term.

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Online parts shop

Yorkshire based engineering firm MBA Engineering is bolstering its offering with its new online parts shop.

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