Dr Ziad Melhem, a Director of Intelliconnect's CryoCoax division, has been appointed as Chair of the British Cryogenic Council.

Industrial display. - Review Display Systems (RDS) has announced the introduction of a new 18.5-inch TFT display module from industrial display manufacturer Tianma. The P-series P1850FHF1MB01 features Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), a wide 16:9 aspect ratio and in-plane switching (IPS) technology which provides excellent optical performance.

Lab sensors for pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen measurements. - Endress+Hauser has launched five new laboratory sensors compatible with its Liquiline CML18 handheld laboratory analysis device. The Memosens CPL53E, CPL57E, CPL59E, COL37E, and CLL47E liquid analytical sensors now join the CPL51E to further amplify the company’s goals of trustworthy measurement, easy operation for end-users, and enhanced good laboratory practice (GLP).

The death has been announced of Dr Professor Perry L. Grady, former President of the International Society of Automation (ISA). R.I.P.

Acquisition provides laser powerboost. - TOPTICA Photonics AG has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire the majority of the shares of French fibre laser technology company Azurlight Systems SAS. Azurlight will continue and further foster its fibre laser business under the new name TOPTICA Photonics SAS and form the French hub of the TOPTICA brand. The transaction is subject to the foreign direct investment (FDI) approval by French authorities.

Cyber-physical cybersecurity strategies - Society depends on the safe, reliable and secure operation of critical infrastructure, such as power and water systems, healthcare, transportation, and buildings, as well as producers of basic commodities that include: food, fuels, and chemicals. The significant impact of any disruption demands comprehensive cybersecurity strategies that cover the systems and devices that automate and control this infrastructure. (ARC advisory)

Oliver Klaeffling has been appointed as Managing Director of Tthe Endress + Hauser subsidiary, Analytik Jena.

Investigations into fires & explosions. - Danati was first introduced to the ION Science Tiger by Impact Instruments and chose the Tiger over other similar products due to its lower cost, portability and technological superiority, as well as the excellent customer service provided by the team at Impact Instruments.

Best electrical! - The industry media of the Vogel Communications Group presented their ‘Best of Industry Awards’ shortly before the turn of the year. The Harting Technology Group emerged as the winner in the ‘Electrical Equipment’ category with its Han-Modular® Domino modules.

WEF alliance membership. - Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board of Directors of Analog Devices, Vincent Roche, has become a member of the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders. Analog Devices is the first semiconductor company to join the Alliance, a global community of more than 120 CEOs and Senior Executives from large multinational organisations committed to accelerating the pace of climate change action across their value chains.

Measuring smallest laser power fluctuations. - The IS50A-1KW-RSI-INT-DO from Gentec-EO, from Laser Components, offers a measuring device that detects even the smallest fluctuations in laser power in less than 200 ms. This makes it possible to track the entire ramp-up process of a laser.

Robust secure Gigabit Ethernet switches. - Red Lion has introduced their N-Tron® Series NT5000 Gigabit Managed Layer 2 Ethernet switches. As industries around the world digitally transform and optimize their operations, reliable and secure network access is absolutely critical. NT5000 switches and their gigabit speed are designed to improve network security and reliability for industrial organizations of all sizes and environments.

Gas monitoring capability expanded. - Responding to a growing demand for portable Ashtead Technology has announced a new partnership with Gas Data. The deal will significantly expand the range of applications for which Ashtead is able to offer gas monitors for either purchase or rental.

Emerging image sensors. - The new IDTechEx report, “Emerging Image Sensor Technologies 2023-2033: Applications and Markets”, explores a diverse range of image sensing technologies capable of resolutions and wavelength detection far beyond what is currently attainable. Many of these emerging technologies are expected to make waves within numerous sectors, including healthcare, biometrics, autonomous driving, agriculture, chemical sensing, and food inspection, among several others.

Web Wake frequency calculation. - WIKA now provides the wake frequency calculation for thermometer thermowells in accordance with ASME PTC 19.3 TW-2016 in a web-based version.

New business facilities align fully with the needs of customers and employees. - The recently occupied €10 million ($10.9m US) Endress+Hauser Mexico sales and service center is located in Naucalpan in the Mexico City metropolitan area. With 4,100 square meters of usable space, the center includes modern office facilities, an extensively equipped customer experience and process training center and a complete calibration lab.

Technology and engineering centre to project delivery across North America. - ABB has established a new regional operations center for North America, bringing technology expertise closer to customers and building on its similar resources globally. An initial $1 million investment has been made for the new Mexico Technology and Engineering Center (MXTEC) in the city of Merida, Yucatan, to help the technology leader to reach higher project delivery capacity and increase competitiveness.

Certified DC meter for rapid EV chargers. - A major step forward in supporting the deployment of fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers in North America, LEM's bi-directional DCBM will enable makers of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) to accelerate their certification for DC metering requirements following Certified Test and Evaluation Professional/National Type Evaluation Program (CTEP/NTEP) certification.

Ethernet remote I/O modules. - Acromag has released two new Ethernet Remote Input/Output (I/O) modules, the NT2510 and NT2530, as part of its Busworks® NT Series. These modules are designed to be a cost-effective solution for monitoring and controlling analog and discrete signals in industrial applications. Eight models have bidirectional discrete I/O, voltage or current analog inputs, and optional analog current outputs.

Software for servo-presses. - Baumüller is introducing an update for the current complete software package for the control of servo presses on the market with their Motion-Axis Servo Press software template. The company offers a complete system for servo presses consisting of the engineering, hardware, and software. The Motion-Axis Servo Press software template has now been updated and the new version offers numerous new functions.

High-performance multi-product calibrator. - The Fluke 5560A High-Performance Multi-Product Calibrator has been introduced by Fluke. This instrument provides the broadest electrical workload coverage and highest accuracy. Satisfying demand at the high-end of the multi-product calibrator market, the 5560A sits neatly in Fluke’s product range under the high-accuracy, multi-function 5730A calibrator designed for calibrating 8.5-digit resolution DMMs. The 5560A is an ideal solution for calibrating up to 6.5-digit DMMs.

Hydraulic tubing assy. - Danfoss Power Solutions has launched its WalringPlus soft seal cutting ring system. Optimized for thin-wall tube, the WalringPlus system enables easy, safe, and repeatable assembly of hydraulic tubing as well as reliable, leak-free operation.

Towards safe industrial networks. - Increased cybersecurity incidents have been crippling critical infrastructure and harming businesses. Some are targeted attacks, such as ransomware attacks; however, some are nontargeted incidents, such as contamination through malware that gains access to an unauthorized computer and spreads to the whole industrial control network. Roger Chen, Manager of Cybersecurity Market Development, Moxa advises how to proactively protect industrial networks.

Foremost Electronics has appointed Dave Martin as Director of Business Development.

Computing platform for for graphics intensive tasks. - Review Display Systems (RDS) has announced the introduction of an AMD-powered mini-STX single board computer (SBC) from Kontron. The new high-performance Kontron D3724-R mini-STX industrial motherboard supports the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2000 series processors with integrated AMD Radeon Vega graphics and is available in three versions.

Rocket launch ends in failure. - A historic space mission that took off from Cornwall has ended in bitter disappointment after a rocket carrying the first satellites launched from British soil failed to reach orbit and was lost."It's just absolutely devastating, and we put our hearts and soul into this. The next time we go it will be even better."(The Guardian)

Spectrum analyzer is top test Instrument. - Anritsu Company's Field Master Pro&tradel; MS2090A real-time spectrum analyzer has been named the winner in the Network Test & Measurement category Fierce Innovation Award – Telecom Edition 2022. The instrument was recognized by a panel of judges based on criteria that included the instrument’s ability to make a positive, innovative, real-world impact on the telecom industry.

The breadth of LIMS. - Recent data released by Autoscribe Informatics shows the breadth of industries purchasing a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); many for the first time. This market analysis from recent projects shows the cross-section of clients is moving well beyond what many think of as the LIMS core market of Healthcare, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals.

Lithium breakthrough. - A new technology that dramatically improves the production efficiency of lithium – the most crucial component of a Li-Ion battery has been launched by Sensmet. Their automated online measurement technology enables the optimal dosing of chemicals during lithium production, which improves revenues and reduces costs.

Powering semiconductor automatic optical inspection. - Modern AOI systems face three core issues that Innodisk’s DDR5 RDIMM (registered memory) help to solve: memory bandwidth, accuracy, and high temperatures. The recent launch of Innodisk AI provides a complete AI solution for industrial integrators, DDR5 series DRAM plays a key role for a variety of applications, including Automated Optical Inspection solutions. AOI systems are now used at every step of the semiconductor manufacturing process, and their stability is paramount to production efficiency.