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Airbus Parent Grows Test Lab at Spain's Aviation Birthplace

EADS Spain invests in new LDS vibration testing systemSPAIN, October 2013Global aerospace expert EADS - the parent company of Airbus - has expanded its vibration test capabilities with a new electrodynamic shaker and controller system made by Brüel & Kjær. LDS Vibration Testing SystemThe system is located at EADS’s Structural Test Laboratory in Getafe, Madrid. This facility is where aviation…

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Eurotech

Eurotech: Agreement for the sale of Parvus Corporation to Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Amaro (Italy) – October 1st, 2013. Eurotech, a leading provider of embedded products and technology and of high energy efficient supercomputers, today announces it has signed an agreement with Curtiss-Wright Controls, Inc. – a segment of Curtiss-Wright Corporation – for the sale of 100% of the share capital of Parvus Corporation, the American fully-owned subsidiary of the Eurotech Group…

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L-3 Link Achieves World’s First Boeing 787-8 Full Flight Simulator Level D Certifications

L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced today that its Crawley, U.K.-based operation has concurrently received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Level D certifications on two Boeing 787-8 Full Flight Simulators (FFS) installed at the Boeing Flight Services Miami, Fla. campus. These are the first Boeing 787-8 FFS to receive Level D…

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L-3 Link’s Asian Aviation Training Centre Achieves Key Certifications

L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced today that its Asian Aviation Training Centre (AATC) has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Level D certification on its Airbus 330 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) and FTD 1 qualification on its A320/A330 Airbus Pilot Transition (APT) trainer. AATC is located in Bangkok, Thailand, near Suvarnabhumi International Airport.European…

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Eurotech

Eurotech Announces Everyware Software Framework 2.0 for Improved Device Lifecycle Management in Machine-to-Machine Applications

New ESF 2.0 Release includes Seamless Remote Device Operation and Management to Enable Internet of ThingsEurotech, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products and systems, today announces the launch of the Everyware™ Software Framework (ESF) 2.0 to give developers proven machine-to-machine (M2M) building blocks and solid built-in remote device and application management. ESF 2.0…

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BCB INTERNATIONAL LTD

Non-lethal Method of Entry

The Wall Breaker SystemA video can be viewed at : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht1TSA4Hh7g&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PL63D3B9A721B364D0How does it work?The device fires water-cooler bottles at 300m (984ft) a second to break into buildings.  It fires a charge, a big barrel of water - and that impact can smash through a double layer breeze-block wall.The Wall Breaker has advantages over…

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L-3 Link Simulation & Training Awarded Contract Modification on F-16 Iraq Training Program

L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) announced that it has been awarded a contract modification from the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, to build the Iraqi Air Force (IqAF) two F-16 Block 52 Weapon Tactics Trainers (WTTs), two brief/debrief systems and one mission observation center. This contract modification follows L-3 Link’s…

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Comrod Communication Group

Comrod launches three new products at DSEI

Comrod, an international supplier of rugged communications equipment, introduced today its new family of LTE antennas and power supplies, and demonstrated its next generation computer controlled telescopic masts.“The new family of Comrod LTE antennas supports the emerging LTE technologies used for wide band communications on the battlefield”, said Mr Jo Eide, VP of R&D. “Our customers can now…

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Eurotech

Industry Leading Companies to Showcase How Customers Can Achieve Business Value from the Internet of Things at JavaOne and Oracle OpenWorld San Francisco 2013

Oracle, Eurotech, Hitachi Communication Technologies America and Hitachi Consulting collaborate to present a live, conference attendee People Counter solutionRedwood Shores, Calif. – September 11, 2013News SummaryA joint initiative between Oracle, Eurotech, Hitachi Communication Technologies America (Hitachi CTA) and Hitachi Consulting has led to the creation of a new demonstration of the…

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Support, Prime Contracting and Systems Integration at Core of Marshall Display at DSEI 2013

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (Marshall ADG) is focusing on its core skills as a provider of integrated support, prime contracting and systems integration on stand number S3-310 during DSEI, being held at the Excel Centre London from 10th to 13th September 2013.  These skills are being discussed not only on Marshall ADG’s main stand but also in the newly established medical and disaster…

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Cummins Inc

CUMMINS Announces ISBe 6.7 With New 360 HP (268 kW) Rating at DSEI 2013

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announces the new ISBe 6.7 diesel engine with an improved rating of 360 hp (268 kW) at DSEI 2013, providing increased power to complex heavier vehicles. Modeled on the latest ISBe 6.7 motor, engineers at the Darlington Pilot Centre, UK, worked on a two year project to re-engineer this advanced engine to provide 360 hp (268 kW), delivering an additional 60 hp (44kW) over…

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World’s First Fully Deployable CT Scanner on Display at DSEI 2013

For the first time at DSEI, being held at London’s Excel centre from 10th to 13th September, a deployable CT scanner will be on display.  The unit, loaned by the UK Ministry of Defence, is being shown by Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (Marshall ADG) and Philips Healthcare on stand N8-287 in the newly established medical and disaster relief area.The CT Scanner features the Philips Brilliance…

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Eurotech

Parvus Debuts DuraNET 30-2020 at DSEI, New Rugged Cisco IOS Managed Ethernet Switch Subsystem for Tactical Networking Applications

Parvus Debuts DuraNET 30-2020 at DSEI, New Rugged Cisco IOS Managed Ethernet Switch Subsystem for Tactical Networking ApplicationsLONDON (DSEI Expo, Cisco Systems Stand # N7-280) – Eurotech subsidiary Parvus Corporation, a Cisco Solutions Technology Integrator (STI), introduces the DuraNET 30-2020, an ultra-rugged 19-port Cisco IOS-managed Layer 2 network switch subsystem integrating Cisco’s ESS…

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BCB INTERNATIONAL LTD

New Fuel Sparks Military Interest

A new solid cooking biofuel made from UK sourced ethanol which can help militaries cut their costs will be launched at the Defence and Security event, DSEI, (10-13 Sep, Excel Centre, London), by military and survival gear specialists, BCB International. FireDragon CookerMany NATO currently issue hexamine fuel to their troops for cooking in the field and are looking to move to a replacement fuel…

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Guartel Technologies Limited

Guartel are proud to announce the release of a new Metal Detecting product GRIPE

Guartel Technologies Ltd a market leader in the manufacture and design of specialist detectors for use in Counter IED, Search, EOD & Mine Clearance operations are again exhibiting at DSEi. Guartel Technologies will be showcasing it’s range of products on Stand N6-300.New Products. Guartel are proud to announce the release of a new metal detecting product GRIPE, this specialist detector is…

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BCB INTERNATIONAL LTD

Speed Boat Entrapment Device is Bad News for Pirates

At this year’s Defence and Security event in London, DSEI (10-13 Sep), Marine security experts, BCB Marine, will be displaying a device which enables security teams to intercept, entrap and disable fast vessels used in narcotics trafficking, piracy or terrorist acts without using deadly force. UK-based BCB Marine which is part of the 159 year old military equipment manufacturer, BCB International…

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Solifos AG

Brugg Cables joins Tactical Cable Ltd. its local partner at DSEI 2013 in London

Welcome to DSEI 2013 in London.Brugg Cables Business Unit Sensing & Defence would be pleased to meet you at the World Leading Defence & Security Event, which will take place from:September 10th, to 13th, 2013 in London ExCeLYou will get the latest information about tactical cable systems and of course our brand new and light tactical fibre optic cable BRUfield. Our staff will be very glad…

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Oxley Developments Company Limited

Oxley Developments Appoints New Maritime Reps For Australia

Peter Cotterill, Managing Director of Oxley Developments of Ulverston, Cumbria UK announced today the appointment of Mather Roach Consulting Pty Ltd to represent them in the maritime business market in Australia and New Zealand.Oxley is a leading designer and manufacturer of LED lighting, night vision solutions and electronic components.  Established in 1942, Oxley is an innovator in night vision…

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Bugeye Technologies

Bugeye Technologies Releases Simulated Stand-by Instrument Panel

Standby Instrument Display (SID) or Standby Flight Display (SFD) delivered in High Fidelity at an affordable price.Bugeye Technologies (www.bugeyetech.com) today released a new simulated stand-by instrument panel.  Bugeye’s modular assembly approach allows for small packaging of simulated controls at an affordable price.  The high resolution of the display creates a realistic simulated…

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Cinch Connectivity Solutions

Cinch Connectors Ltd Awarded SC21 Bronze Award

Cinch Connectors Ltd are proud to announce that our Worksop production facility has been awarded the prestigious SC21 Bronze Award. With the support of our prime sponsors, AEC, and secondary sponsor, MBDA UK Ltd, Cinch Connectors Ltd successfully embraced the ideology of SC21SC21 is a change programme designed to accelerate the competitiveness of the UK aerospace & defence industry by raising…

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