Connectors Increase Interconnection Density in Harsh Environments
Low insertion force connectors for space-constrained applications The new low profile, high density HDLP range of rectangular PCB connectors from Hypertac are designed for use in space-constrained applications that require low mating force, a high number of mating cycles, low and stable contact resistance, and excellent fretting corrosion resistance. With IP67 sealing when mated, the HDLP series…
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- Company: Lion Apparel
LION LAUNCHES LION CONNECTS – AN INTERACTIVE, SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNITY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
Who: Lion Apparel, the world’s largest supplier of firefighter protective clothing, serves the uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) and logistics requirements of police and fire departments, civilian government agencies, emergency services and military organizations worldwide. What: Lion Connects is an interactive social media community published by Lion Apparel that is dedicated to…
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- Company: Lion Apparel
Lightweight Single Layer Protection can meet the CBRN threat head on
The constantly changing shape of the global terrorist demands like minded fluid thinking to meet its intentions head on. As a world leader in CBRN ( chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear ) personal protective equipment, Lion Apparel is continually monitoring and revising its arsenal of garments in response to the shifting threat and a fresh mindset is emerging regarding the key qualities…
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- Company: DRASH / DHS Systems International
Milsys Launches Deployable Sanitation Unit
MilSys (UK) Ltd launched the Deployable Sanitation Unit (DSU), a complete unit that combines waterless urinals and low water flush toilets in an environmentally friendly unit. It is an easy to maintain unit that can be used by Military and Civilian Services, and has already received interest from several organisations. It demonstrates MilSys (UK) Ltd continuous development to provide solutions…
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- Company: DRASH / DHS Systems International
Celox - a revolutionary haemostatic agent
On Saturday 11th April, Edale Mountain Rescue Team (MRT) was called to Stanage Edge, a popular gritstone climbing venue in Derbyshire Peak District. A 25 year old climber had fallen around 8m while abseiling. The climber sustained very serious pelvic injuries which resulted in substantial, life threatening bleeding. Edale MRT members had been fundraising nearby and were able to reach the scene…
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- Company: DRASH / DHS Systems International
The Princess Royal to Visit MilSys (UK) Ltd
HRH the Princess Royal is to visit MilSys (UK) Ltd on Monday 26th Oct 2009 to mark the national and international success of the company and the support that it provides to the MoD. After an initial briefing from the Managing Director, Andy Cowling the Princess will be taken on a tour of MilSys. The tour will include an opportunity to meet members of staff and see demonstrations of the utility…
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- Company: Valent Applications Ltd
Invasive Technology in the CBEOD environment
The use of non-invasive techniques such as X-ray or PINS is well known in the CBEOD environment. Whilst these are effective in the correct circumstances, they are not always the best option. Invasive technology, which penetrates the device, offers many advantages and should be standard equipment within any EOD team. The Challenge. A chemical/biological munition or IED presents the EOD team with a…
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- Company: MS Instruments
Fledgling BTK Group now has 40 companies
The Ballistic ToolKit , chaired by MS Instruments’ Managing Director, Paul Everington, was formed in 2006 to assist Small and Medium-sized UK businesses in the defence sector to maximise their export potential. The primary purpose was to network their skills and pool their resources to appeal to the wider and more demanding requirements of potential customers. Starting out with no more than a…
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- Company: Qioptiq
The latest Thermal weapon sights & Night Vision equipment on show
Qioptiq, the renowned global photonics company and design and manufacturer of VIPIR thermal and KITE image intensified night vision equipment, demonstrates Dragon and Merlin, its latest products, at Eurosatory on . Enter the DRAGONS Qioptiq unveils 2 new Thermal Weapon sight Products at the Eurosatory show in Paris DRAGON Compact DRAGON Compact (C), winner of the “Best Lightweight Soldier…
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- Company: RUBB Buildings Ltd
Whirlwind Deployment for RUBB EFASS
NINE Rubb EFASS aircraft hangars were rapidly deployed and assembled at Kandahar Airfield in just 21 days by 5001 Squadron through ‘resilience, team work and utter focus on the job’. The award winning Air Combat Service Support Unit encountered extreme temperatures and rocket attacks at the airbase in Afghanistan, but endeavored to complete the project in record time. They have since received a…
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- Company: System Design Evaluation
SDE Assist in Development of Nammo 25mm APEX Ammunition
SDE are assisting Norwegian ammunition manufacturer, Nammo, in their 25mm Armour Piercing with Explosive (APEX) development programme. As part of the development phase, SDE have provided independent support, employing the company’s extensive suite of advanced computer aided modelling tools. SDE’s cutting edge flexible-body kinematic modelling capability has been used to confirm both dynamic…
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- Company: UrsaNav
UrsaNav Presents on “Improving Shipboard Inertial Navigation System Accuracy, Availability, and Reliability with Monolithic Ring Laser Gyros” at this year's Joint Navigation Conference
UrsaNav Vice President Jim Moore gave a presentation entitled “Improving Shipboard Inertial Navigation System Accuracy, Availability, and Reliability with Monolithic Ring Laser Gyros” at the Joint Navigation Conference (JNC) held June 7-11 in Orlando, Florida. The presentation focused on UrsaNav and Kearfott Corporation’s development of bolt-in functional replacements for current inertial…
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- Company: Paramount Panels (UK)
New LED cockpit light which is highly versatile and NVG compatible
New from Paramount Panels is a NVG compatible, LED cockpit utility light that combines the functions of a fixed spot or floodlight and a portable hand torch. Primarily designed for map reading and general floodlighting without compromising NVG operational flight safety, the self-coiling flexible supply lead is attached securely to the body of the light and the mounting is constructed so that the…
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- Company: Cobham Mission Systems - Unmanned Systems
Telerob launches a revolutionary new drive concept
Starting from 2010, telerob GmbH’s second successful system will be available with a revolutionary new drive concept. Four double-coil motors enable the 80-kilo system to travel at speeds of up to 10 kilometres per hour – more than twice the previous speed: an outstanding performance for a remotely controlled, video imagery-guided vehicle. The new drive - specially developed by telerob - is based…
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- Company: WFEL Ltd
WFEL has secured a major new order with the UK Ministry of Defence
WFEL, the Heaton Chapel-based defence engineering company, has secured a major new order with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). The business, which employs 250 people, has been awarded a £2 million contract to supply the MoD with a new 31m Medium Girder Bridge (MGB) and other support services. The MGB is part of WFEL’s suite of bridges, which are used by armed forces in conflict zones and areas…
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- Company: Biral
Biral wins PIBBDT Biodetection Contract award
Biral (Bristol Industrial & Research Associates Limited) has been awarded a contract by the UK Ministry of Defence following a competitive tender for the development of a technical demonstrator for the Portable Integrated Battlespace Biological Detection Technology (PIBBDT) project. The contract will build upon and extend research already undertaken by the MOD's scientific research centre at…
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