Argon Electronics has been contracted by the United States Air Force through the Air Force Civil Engineer Center to deliver their PlumeSIM CBRN training system to enhance CBRN exercises at the Silver Flag Exercise Site at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.PlumeSIM CBRN Training SystemPlumeSIM will be used with Argon’s M4 JCAD simulators to create highly realistic CBRN and HazMat exercises,…
Read MoreSPINNER is expanding its solutions in the field of rotary joints for satellite communications to include a further component: A compact slip ring with very thin walls now complements the range of standard couplings for all fields of use.S³ Technology (Slim Sized Slip Ring)The new S³ technology (Slim Sized Slip Ring) from SPINNER is optimized to combine a dual channel RF joint with a dual…
Read MoreArgon Electronics, global leaders in the development of CBRN and HazMat simulators and training systems, are enhancing service for customers by appointing Tim Knight as Business Development Manager. With operational experience in the armed forces, coupled with industry experience in bio-decontamination and other related industries, Tim brings considerable expertise that will help Argon’s…
Read MoreA new whitepaper discussing the importance of safety training in civil nuclear facilities has been released by Argon Electronics, a global leader in CBRN and Hazmat simulation and training equipment. The paper discusses how nuclear facilities can prepare their staff for emergencies following a report* that questioned levels of response capability at a major nuclear facility.Argon Simulators in…
Read MoreData Device Corporation (DDC) now adds real-time data manipulation to the already feature packed ARINC 429 Data Bus Analyzer (DBA) avionics software. Scheduled ARINC 429 data can now be modified while running. This powerful feature allows test engineers and system designers to extensively test and emulate avionics systems using simulated flight data that accurately emulates airborne conditions.…
Read MoreArgon Electronics has launched a new detector simulator that offers CBRN/HazMat response training instructors yet another way to enhance the reality of exercises. The Argon RADSIM 44-9-SIM is a versatile simulated detector probe for training in the use of Ludlum’s 44-9 GM pancake-type detector, and can be used with an extensive range of Ludlum survey meters, rate meters and scalers.CBRN/HazMat…
Read MoreThe men and women of the United States military work long, hard hours around the world, and often in climates that would send the rest of us to the nearest cool shelter.Port-A-Cool® Portable Evaporative Cooling Units Troops stationed at many bases in the Middle East find relief from those 100+ degree temperatures thanks to Port-A-Cool® portable evaporative cooling units. Designed and manufactured…
Read MoreJ&S Franklin has added to their extensive protection equipment range by securing distribution rights for Archer Portable Vehicle Barriers in the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Archer Portable Vehicle Barriers offer a complete range of “Drop and Stop” Modular Barrier Systems that are engineered for speed of deployment, retrieval and relocation making them ideal for Emergency Response…
Read MoreProduction of dual channel rotary joints for SatCom applications on modern SPINNER CNC machinery in demanding interplay of ultra-precise milled and rotary parts and exact simulation methods for development and verification of high design demands.Dual Channel Rotary Joints for SatCom ApplicationsTelephony, radio and internet using satellites – the ever increasing uses in the SatCom industry…
Read MoreArgon Electronics and CANBERRA have signed a strategic agreement enabling Argon to manufacture simulators for users of CANBERRA radiation detectors. The agreement formalises the existing arrangement between the two companies, which has been very successful and has resulted in the availability of a number of important simulators for CANBERRA products and CANBERRA customers. The agreement also…
Read MoreThe Ministry of Defence has invested £1.1m in a new state-of-the-art robotic mannequin that will test protective suits and equipment for the UK’s Armed Forces.State-of-the-art Robotic Mannequin - The Porton Man The “Porton Man”, named after the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), based in Porton Down in Wiltshire, is able to walk, march, run, sit, kneel and can even lift its arms to…
Read MoreAkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings is delighted to announce Boeing qualification of the Aerodur 3001/ 3002 Base Coat/Clear Coat System.Aerodur 3001/ 3002 Base Coat/Clear Coat System The newly approved Aerodur Base Coat/Clear Coat system is qualified by Boeing to both the BMS 10-72, Type 10 and BMS 10-125, Type 4 specifications and is applicable for use on all Boeing legacy models (777, 747, 737, 767)…
Read MoreFirst Major MOD Production order for team formed around Lutra Associates Ltd Training in embarking, disembarkation and escape drills on the Puma and Merlin helicopter is to be provided on two simulators to be supplied by Lutra Associates, in partnership with Oxford Specialist Coachbuilders. This £200,000 plus contract has been placed by the UK MOD’s Defence Equipment and Support Commercial team…
Read MoreNew LDS V984 Electromagnetic Shaker strengthens company’s shock and vibration testing services LDS V984 Electromagnetic ShakerLeading test and certification group, TRaC Global, has announced it is expanding its testing service offering for the aerospace, defence and rail industries with the unveiling of a new LDS V984 Electromagnetic Shaker at its Warwick testing facility.TRaC Global is one of…
Read MorePeli Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced lighting systems and high-performance protective case solutions introduces the Peli ProGear™ 2350 LED light, a handy, pocket-sized light with large performance. Peli ProGear™ 2350 LED LightGreat for camping, tool-boxes, car or as a backup light in professional settings, the Peli ProGear 2350 LED is powered by a single AA…
Read MoreOxley Developments is delighted to announce the launch of a new 10mm LED panel lamp. The new line, the STR/LH10 is based on the popular 8mm mounting lamp and has been developed to meet growing customer demand for a 10mm solution.Sealed top and rear to IP68 and available with EMI shielding, the lamps are designed specifically for the military and aerospace markets and are suitable for the most…
Read MoreBefore Seventh Storm Season In Tornado Alley, TIV2 Makes A Stop At The Cummins BoothTornado Intercept Vehicle (TIV2) Cummins put a twist on CONEXPO with the Tornado Intercept Vehicle (TIV2), made famous by the television show “Storm Chasers” and the IMAX® film “Tornado Alley.” TIV2 made a stop at the Cummins booth for the show which was held in Las Vegas from March 4-8. TIV2, the brainchild of…
Read MorePeli Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced portable lighting and high-performance protective case solutions, launches the innovative ProGear™ Vault Cases for Apple iPad Air™ and iPad® mini with Retina display.ProGear™ Vault Cases for Apple iPad Air™ and iPad® miniEach case offer extreme protection against elements including wind-driven rain, dust, dirt, snow and…
Read MoreBrüel and Kjær has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with UK Company, Smart Fibres to produce and sell fibre-optic acceleration sensors worldwide.Fibre-optic Acceleration SensorsCreated in Brüel and Kjær’s R&D laboratory, the SmartAccel-HF is a fibre-optic acceleration sensor suitable for high frequency measurement of small vibrations, making it ideal for condition monitoring of…
Read MoreThe Service de Santé Armée (SSA), the French Defence Health Service, is to receive three more ruggedized, deployable CT Scanners. The contract placed on Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group by the NATO Support Agency (NSPA) is a follow on contract from one placed by NAMSA – the forerunner to NSPA – on behalf of the French Ministry of Defence in 2012 with the system now successfully delivered and…
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