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R A Rodriguez (UK) Ltd

R. A. Rodriguez Showcase at DSEI 2013

The DSEI exhibition is now a regular fixture for R. A. Rodriguez.  It’s the ideal showcase for the company’s high quality drive line components that are widely used in the defence and aerospace sectors.  The show also provides an excellent forum for visitors to tap into the considerable expertise of the R. A. Rodriguez technical team in the field of bearing specification and system design. KAYDON…

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Data Device Corporation

DDC Expands Leadership in MIL-STD-1553 with Acquisition of NHi Product Line

Data Device Corporation (DDC), the world leader in high reliability data communication and control technology, today announced that it has expanded its MIL-STD-1553 data bus product offering with the acquisition of the National Hybrid data bus product line from API Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: ATNY). The data bus product line includes National Hybrid-brand products and UK-made MIL- STD-1553 and…

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Polyamp AB

Unique Degaussing System Feature

The world first Deagussing system with a semi automatic organic back-up system onboard a frigate type vessel was tested successfully during the Sea Acceptance Test (SAT) on the new Iver Huitfeldt class frigate of the Royal Danish Navy.ADG Systems with a Semi Automatic Organic Back-up System Thanks to the unique Polyamp ADG design and excellent cooperation with the Danish Defence Acquisition and…

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Barrus (E.P) Ltd

New Shire Workboat Engine Range from Barrus

E. P. Barrus Ltd returns to its now familiar quayside location at the Seawork Exhibition 2013 with a new, extended range of Shire workboat engines.Shire Workboat Engines Designed specifically for the commercial workboat market, this range of heat exchanger cooled, marine diesel propulsion engines, has a line-up of 7 engines to suit numerous applications.A representative range will be on display…

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Polyamp AB

Advanced Degaussing Order Award

The contract ‘letter of award’ LOA for the Advanced Degaussing Systems for the Royal Malaysian Navy´s new Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) programme was granted to Polyamp AB, Sweden, by Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn. Bhd. for an undisclosed order sum. Advanced Degaussing Order AwardThe order will be delivered by Polyamp in Sweden while made in cooperation with Malaysian Defense Industry; Dayatech…

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Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection’s High-speed XCT Scanner for Hold Baggage Receives TSA Lab Certification

HI-SCAN 10080 XCT is fastest, largest-tunnel Explosives Detection System.HI-SCAN 10080 XCT Explosives Detection System (EDS) Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 10080 XCT Explosives Detection System (EDS) has passed laboratory certification for high-speed checked baggage screening from the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA).The XCT provides a unique imaging solution based on Smiths…

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B Medical Systems

Dometic Medical Systems – Technology For Life

The “Medical Systems” division of Dometic S.à r.l. specialises in research, development and the manufacture of professional refrigerators & deep freezers, storage & transport concepts, high quality instruments & equipment for laboratories, medicine, research, biotechnology and Life Science.Dometic places its expertise in medical refrigeration and its excellent knowledge of user needs…

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Polyamp AB

The EST© MKII

Polyamp have significantly updated its proven Electric Sensor Training System EST©.Electric Sensor Training System EST©Significant Improvements, modernization and increased functionality such as:Increased frequency range for the Electric sensors; now user selectable up to 3 kHzSea cable can now be extended, range up to 300 metersModern Ethernet TCP/IP data output instead of USB outputThe UMISS©…

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Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection’s High-speed XCT Scanner for Hold Baggage Installed at Bremen Airport

First European Airport to use the new HI-SCAN 10080 XCTSmiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 10080 XCT - Hold Baggage Scanner Smiths Detection’s HI-SCAN 10080 XCT, a revolutionary hold baggage scanner which uses X-ray imaging and CT (Computed Tomography), has been installed at Bremen’s airport, in the first fully operational deployment.The advanced Explosives Detection System (EDS), launched in 2012, allows…

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CT Scanner, Vehicle Integration, Logistic Support and Vehicle Survivability on Display at DVD 2013 from Marshall

Queen’s Award winning CT Scanner, vehicle integration, logistic support and vehicle survivability form the core of Marshall Land Systems’ display on stands 31 and 35 on the steering pad at DVD being held at Millbrook Bedfordshire on 19 and 20 June 2013.CT Scanner, Vehicle Integration, Logistic Support and Vehicle SurvivabilityCT imagery is now an essential capability need within military medicine…

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Smiths Detection

UK’s Department for Transport approves Smiths Detection’s Multi-Mode Threat Detector

Authorised to detect threats in baggage, cargo and on passengers. MMTD - Multi Mode Threat DetectorThe UK Department for Transport (DfT) has formally approved Smiths Detection’s Multi-Mode Threat Detector (MMTD) as an explosives trace detection system to inspect cabin and hold baggage, cargo and passengers. The DFT approval has been granted for particulate mode.The MMTD is a rugged, portable hand…

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Teletrix

Teletrix Awarded the MAKERS Award at the 2013 DATA Awards for Radiation Training Simulators

What a night.  The Pittsburgh Tech Council along with public voting input awarded Teletrix the MAKERS award at the 2013 DATA Awards for our Radiation Training Simulators.  What a humbling honor being recognized for moving the state-of-the-art in our business forward keeping innovation at the forefront for our customers and for radiation protection in general. Radiation Training SimulatorsSo many…

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SPINNER GmbH

Contactless Digital Data Transmission with Ethernet Interface

It is now a long established standard in the mobile communications arena for manufacturers to install active components directly into the antenna. More recently, producers of radar systems have been motivated to incorporate more and more into the antenna as the need for more technically sophisticated solutions becomes more and more ubiquitous. The benefit? A huge increase in system efficiency and…

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Airbus Acquires Brüel & Kjær Ramp Noise Test System

Airbus has acquired a 250-channel Brüel & Kjær PULSE™ data acquisition system for multi-purpose noise and vibration testing.Ramp Noise Compliance TestingAirbus’s first use of the system will be for ramp noise compliance testing of its jetliner family of aircraft. Ramp noise testing evaluates and reduces the noise exposure of maintenance personnel and passengers boarding/disembarking the…

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SPINNER GmbH

Ku-Band Waveguide Rotary Joints for Satellite Communication Systems

Fast internet connections and mobile communication networks are not readily available everywhere. In places where transferring high amounts of data is required, however, the use of satellite communication systems frequently represents the preferable or the only possible option. In this context, in many cases, so-called VSAT systems (Very Small Aperture Terminals) are used which are operated on…

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Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems

Northrop Grumman Achieves ISO 14001 Certification for Environmental Management System at Peterborough, UK, Facility

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced that its Europe-based air traffic management systems subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, has received the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 14001:2004 accreditation for its environmental management system, demonstrating that it meets rigorous international standards for minimising the company's impact on the…

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Data Device Corporation

DDC Receives 6th Consecutive 3-Star Supplier Excellence Award!

Data Device Corporation is proud to announce that it has received the 3-Star excellence award from Raytheon’s Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) division for the 6th consecutive year. Based on performance in 2012, Raytheon SAS awarded supplier excellence awards to 39 companies, representing less than one percent of SAS’s supply base. DDC was one of those elite few companies to receive a 3-Star…

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BCB INTERNATIONAL LTD

Survival Gear Wizards Buoyed by Orders

UK-based survival gear specialists, BCB International Ltd, have reported soaring sales of inflatable body armour systems to Navies and Coastguards worldwide. Inflatable Body Armour SystemsBCB International is a family run company which has evolved from its early days as a cough medicine supplier to British troops fighting in the Crimean War.  Today it is a major exporter of cutting-edge…

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Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems

Northrop Grumman Deploys IP-Based Air Traffic Communication System in North Sea

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced that its Europe-based air traffic management systems subsidiary, in collaboration with NATS, the U.K. air traffic management services provider, has deployed an airspace communication system that will enhance air safety in the East Shetland Basin oil-producing area of the North Sea.Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems was selected to supply an area…

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Oxley Developments Company Limited

Oxley to Exhibit at DVD Show

Oxley to exhibit LED vehicle lighting solutions and comprehensive components range at the 2013 DVD show, taking place at Millbrook from 19th – 20th June.Oxley provides electronic components and a full range of LED lighting solutions across both vehicle and shelter applications.Internal Crew Compartment and Turret Lighting Systems The range includes infra-red vehicle lights and LED internal crew…

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