RF power amps a speciality

Electronics manufacturer, Acturus, showcased its specialisation in RF power amplifiers for the defence, medical and general commercial sectors at Southern Electronics 2017. The firm undertakes sub-contract PCB assembly and test for SMT and through-hole electronic assemblies, using its own, automated placement machine and RF test

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Hybrid laser debuts

At Southern 2017, Technifor exhibited its new Hybrid laser for the first time. Describing itself as a world leader in the design and manufacture of dot peen, scribe, engraving and laser marking equipment for the aerospace, automotive, medical, general engineering, and oil and gas industries,

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Enclosures demonstrate home automation options

A range of products developed specifically for the home automation sector were highlighted by Hitaltech at Southern 2017. As climate/lighting control screens become an ever more common feature of the home, Hitaltech exhibited the lower profile terminal blocks and sleek enclosures that make discreet wall

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Connector means error-free assembly

Connector developments were the focus of the Yamaichi Electronics stand at Southern Electronics 2017, as it showcased the latest developments in its push-pull circular connector series Y-Circ P connector range. Now, in addition to the B series, which is sealed to IP50, there is also

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Duo demonstrates machining expansion

Two machines were demonstrated live at the Matsuura stand at Southern Manufacturing 2017, the MX-330 PC10 and the Muratec Murata MT100iT2 (pictured). The new MX-330 PC10, five-axis machine is equipped with 10 pallets and 90 tools. The company anticipates high demand, announcing two machines were

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Are you seeing RED?

The Radio Equipment Directive (RED) has been in force since June 2016. From 13 June 2017, radio equipment placed on the European market must comply with the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. All radio equipment that is placed on the market from 13 June 2017 must

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3D waterjet cutting makes a splash

Waterjet cutting in two- and three-dimensions on one machine offers designers and production engineers important new opportunities to innovate and save costs, says ICEE Managed Services. At Southern 2017, the company once again showcased its manufacturing services including fibre laser cutting, bending or forming, fabrication

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Rotary tables raise productivity and reduce operations

Rotary tables for four- and five-axis machining were highlighted by 1st Machine Tool Accessories at Southern Manufacturing 2017, demonstrating versatile, adaptable workholding solutions. Users of three-axis machining centres were able to see a range of Kitagawa rotary table options (pictured). They are capable of raising

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Investment creates specialist opportunities

Last year’s £1million investment in the latest manufacturing technology by Alpha Manufacturing was showcased at Southern Manufacturing 2017. The Staffordshire-based precision sheet metal manufacturer specialises in large volume, precision sheet metal fabrications. Using the latest in cutting edge manufacturing technology, it offers laser cutting, CNC

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Contour cutting machine adds new dimensions to foam

A new Albrecht Baumer CNC vertical contour cutting machine, commissioned by Kewell Converters, will enhance the company’s ability to serve a wider variety of customers and applications. Visitors to Southern Manufacturing 2017 heard how the accuracy, speed and precision of cut will enable the company

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