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Bright IdeasDr Jennifer Hastie leads research into new kinds ofsemiconductor laser that have not been built before.These lasers are easily tuneable, even at visible andultraviolet wavelengths, which make them highlyapplicable in many fields – especially Biophotonics.Research area With the practicality demonstrated, supported by project funding fromDr Jennifer Hastie is a Research Team Dr Hastie’s work during the period EPSRC. This supported her work onLeader at the Institute of Photonics, of her Royal Academy of Engineering ultraviolet SDLs for use in biophotonicsStrathclyde University. Her research Fellowship was directed towards and on indium phosphide quantum dotwork has focused on the development expanding the spectral range of these SDLs. The second of these projectsof optically pumped (using light as the devices. Dr Hastie said, “Previous SDLs was in collaboration with researchers‘fuel’) semiconductor disk lasers (SDLs) operated in the invisible infrared range, at Cardiff and Sheffieldthat use novel semiconductor materials but we saw an opportunity to target Universities.and nonlinear conversion techniques. our work towards the applications-This enables the lasers to operate rich areas of visible and ultraviolet Key achievementsat novel wavelengths. Conventional where it is much more difficult to getsemiconductor lasers are electrically conventional compact laser sources. Dr Hastie is a senior memberinjected, and the advantage of optically of international optical andpumped devices is that they offer “The principal advantage of these engineering societies and sits on thehigh beam quality with relatively high lasers is our ability to tailor the technical programme committees ofoutput power, and this improves the wavelength to meet different leading conferences and meetingsbrightness of the laser significantly. application needs – they are more on lasers. In 2011, she was appointed easily engineered than others”. a member of the Royal Society ofDr Hastie’s work on this type of laser The work involved designing the Edinburgh’s Young Academy ofbegan with her PhD thesis when she semiconductor structure that provides Scotland.worked on solving an issue that held the amplification at the desiredback the development of these lasers: wavelength within the laser, sometimesmanaging the heat they generate when using novel materials, then workingin operation. “We optimised the heat with external fabrication specialistsremoval using transparent materials to produce the structure, followed bywith exceptional thermal conductivity, further refinement and performancesuch as silicon carbide and diamond, testing.and could demonstrate higher powerfor these lasers at any SDL emission Dr Hastie’s research during herwavelength,” she said. Academy Fellowship was further52 PECM ssue 15
Biography/Career Progression2000 – 2004 PhD, High powersurface emitting semiconductor lasers, University ofStrathclyde2004 – 2009 Royal Academy of Engineering/EPSRCResearch Fellowship, Institute of Photonics, University ofStrathclyde2006 – 2012 Senior Research Fellow and Associate TeamLeader, Institute of Photonics, University of Strathclyde2011 – Present EPSRC Challenging Engineering Award,Institute of Photonics, University of Strathclyde2012 – Present Research Team Leader, Institute ofPhotonics, University of StrathclydeAcademy support The SDLs produced through her work tuneable diamond- based laser.Jennifer Hastie was supported by a are more compact and more efficient Dr Hastie is now gearing up for theRoyal Academy of Engineering than more conventional laser sources next scientific challenges in herResearch Fellowship. This gave her at similar wavelengths, and the added research. She said, “We’re lookingthe opportunity to apply for further tuneability of her laser sources means to take our experience in shortresearch funding immediately after that there will be a wide range of wavelength SDLs and to get the fullher PhD. She said, “It enabled me to applications ready for them. Current potential from the unique capabilitiesbuild up a research record and put me fields that could benefit from these of this type of laser source. Inon the academic track earlier than is tuneable lasers include biophotonics particular, we are looking at veryusual. It gave me a step up and any – the study of biological cells and narrow spectral linewidths or longother research success that I’ve had tissues using optical techniques – coherence lengths – what we referhas stemmed from that.” and spectroscopic analysis of gases. to as high finesse performance – and “Many of the early applications are in further wavelength flexibility.”Other support scientific and research laboratories,”During her Academy Fellowship, Dr Dr Hastie said, “but the beam “A huge benefit of the RoyalHastie has been a principal and a quality, flexibility and tuneability Academy of Engineeringco-investigator on different research mean that wider application outsideprojects funded by EPSRC totalling laboratory work is likely, and their Research Fellowship was£1.1 million; other EPSRC projects compactness means the lasers can be that it enabled me to starthave followed since. Her current accommodated more easily insideChallenging Engineering grant of £1 systems than other laser types.” applying for researchmillion supports the research work of funding straight awayher team at the Institute of Photonics Future challenges after finishing my PhD. Itand she is actively pursuing other Dr Hastie’s current researchsupport from research organisations builds upon her earlier work and put me on track.”and industrial funders. aims to develop further both the optically pumped SDL technology Dr Jennifer HastieResearch impact and the range of applicationsThe focus of Dr Hastie’s research it can be applied to. Systemsis the development of new types of for ultra- precision lithography,laser, strongly motivated by potential spectroscopy and metrology arepractical applications. “We work among those being investigated.closely with people in industry and She has also worked on an EPSRCother research fields who have good Engineering Platform grant on theknowledge of the applications,” she development of advanced solid-statesaid, “so we know what the ‘useful’ laser systems and a grant on diamond-performance of a laser is and can then based Raman lasers where her groupguide our work towards it.” was able to demonstrate the first Issue 15 PECM 53
Electrical & ElectronicsFujikura introduces new With a new WEEE receptacle from PoolingFibre Recoater Series Partners, Recupel is the first to offer a solution that fully complies with European Agreement ADR 2015Fujikura is introducing a new series of Fujikurafibre recoaters - the FSR-05, FSR-06 and FSR-07. Pallet pooling and production company Pooling Partners is theThe recoaters feature easy-to-exchange moulds for first in Europe to introduce a receptacle that complies withcommon coating sizes including 196 µm, 255 µm, 280 the latest requirements for transporting waste electrical andµm, 450 µm, 670 µm and 1,000 µm. All recoaters electronic equipment (WEEE). The new WEEE receptacle wasconsist of a programmable resin injection quantity and colored and non-colored fibre recently put into use by the Belgian organisation Recupel,recoating capability. The FSR-06 and FSR-07 recoaters include proof testers to test the which is responsible for collecting and treating old electronicstrength of fibre after recoating. equipment for all of Belgium.The FSR-05 recoater is the only model without a proof tester and is ideal for The European guidelines for the ‘transport of dangerousmanufacturers that don’t require constant proof testing after each recoat. The FSR- substances and articles’ were revised this year (ADR 2015).06 model includes a proof tester with a linear clamping system for devices in which As a result, the bulk transport of WEEE products that containconfirmation of reliability is required. The FSR-07 includes a mandrel proof tester and lithium batteries is no longer permitted. Recupel recognisedis ideal for reliability proof testing as well as tension testing to failure. All fibre recoaters the need to change its collection and transport methods and initiated a project togetherfeature automatic and easy operation as well as easy mould and recoat material with Pooling Partners to find a solution. The new WEEE receptacle, which Poolingexchange. Additionally, the recoaters include a PC interface via USB. Compatible with Partners developed in conjunction with Recupel, is the first receptacle suitable for thespecial recoating compound, the recoaters provide a higher stiffness recoating of 900 collection of small devices containing a lithium battery such as mobile telephones,µm jacketed fibres. tablets and small domestic equipment.www.fujikura.co.uk www.recupel.be www.poolingpartners.euCustomised LED New POSITAL rotaryDisplays, Signs & encoders combineScreens That Meet incremental and absoluteYour Needs functionalityBased in Hampshire, LEDsynergy electronic LED display and sign manufacturer The FRABA Group introduces new members of its IXARC family of rotaryhas nearly 35 years’ experience in the sector and has enabled the business to encoders that combine incremental and absolute rotation measurementsecure itself as a principle frontrunner in LED production and customisation. capabilities in a single, compact package. Since absolute encoders provide theApproximately over 20,000 installations have been conducted in this time; an control system with an accurate report of the rotational angle and number ofexceedingly impressive track record which marks the company’s great success and complete rotations of the encoder shaft at a specific point in time, they are ancontinued reliability. ideal solution for many machinery positioning tasks. Incremental encoders, on the other hand, provide a signal pulse every time the encoder shaft rotatesProducing signs for many esteemed brands, LEDsynergy has created both indoor by a specified angle. Their excellent dynamic response makes them a goodand outdoor masterpieces for a wide range of factions including financial tickers, choice for monitoring rotational speed and direction. The combination of bothhighways & roads, factories, sports arenas, retail outlets, advertising & promotional measurement capabilities in a single device provides control system designersbusinesses and those working in offices and medical centres. “As an LED screen with extra flexibility. Moreover, the incremental signal can be used as aand display manufacturer we are able to offer a complete bespoke solution for your “heartbeat” that confirms that the sensor is functioning normally.business,” explained Jeremy Harwood, Managing Director at LEDsynergy. Email: [email protected] www.posital.euEmail: [email protected] www.ledsynergy.co.uk Johannes Huebner Giessen presents the next Lascar extends PanelPilotACE capabilities generation of its universal encoder system with new Design Studio software release U-ONE-SAFETY Lascar Electronics has today released an update to its PanelPilotACE DesignWith U-ONE-SAFETY the specialist for robust Studio software, which enables the rapid development of display interfacesencoder and drive technologies, Johannes with a simple drag-and-drop interface. The update provides powerful newHuebner Giessen, offers the next generation of interfacing and maths tools all of which can all be implemented withoutthe universal encoder system U-ONE to support users needing to write a single line of code.machine builders and system operators in their Design Studio 2.0 is available to download now fromendeavours to prevent accidents. When rectifying faults, setting up machines or http://www.panelpilot.com/panelpilot-downloads.performing test runs it is sometimes necessary to intervene in procedures whenthe machine is running, something that could pose a risk to the safety of operating The addition of RS232 support in Design Studio 2.0 allows communicationpersonnel. With U-ONE-SAFETY it is easy to realize motion and position dependent between PanelPilotACE and other external devices, supporting the sendingsafety functions. New features in comparison with the previous version include a and receiving of serial messages and configuration of protocol, messagesafe position and error switch as well as the latest intrinsically safe absolute encoder format and error checking. This allows, for instance, users to mirror theinterfaces. In addition, the system offers a reliable speed switch as well as optional display to a slave device or to enable logging of readings.current or incremental outputs. It is possible to simply and reliably program therespective parameters utilizing the configuration software included in the scope of www.lascarelectronics.comsupply without having to intervene in the higher-level PLC. Increases rather thanTel: +49 (0) 641 / 79 69-0 www.huebner-giessen.com decreases with exposure to sunlight over timeFor over fifty years, Kimball Electronics has produced electronicassemblies for the automotive, industrial, medical, and public safety A key attribute of CIGS (copper indium galliummarkets. selenium) thin-film solar panels is that theirKimball specializes in durable electronics; assemblies that are performance increases rather than decreasesrequired to perform in harsh and demanding environments requiring with exposure to sunlight over time. US-basedvery high reliability for very long periods of time. 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Ecopac Power Electrical & Electronicsannounces therelease of the Connect 2latest LEDDrivers from Expertise Reliability InnovationMean Well theAPV-8 and Get the right solutionAPC-8 series. Proven, reliable connectors and cableT hese 8 watt plastic enclosed LED Drivers meet assemblies are here the requirement for lower wattage highly www.fischerconnectors.com/uk efficient small and economical units. Designed Fischer Connectors Ltd. for applications where space is at a premium Havant / Hampshire Freephone 0800 432 0301and cost is an issue these Mean Well LED Drivers are sales@fischerconnectors.co.ukavailable in both constant current and constant voltageoptions.The constant current APC-8 series is available from250mA, 350mA, 500mA and 700mA with universal 90 -264VAC full range input and up to 84% high efficiency.The constant voltage APV-8 series is available in 5v, 12vand 24v. They can operate from -30°c up to +70°c withonly free air convection.To keep costs down Mean Well have manufacturedthe AP series for any application that does not requirehigh IP ratings, they have been designed with built-instandard features including short circuit, overload andover voltage protections. The inputs and outputs aresupplied pre wired with the input at 18AWG x 2C (15cm)and output at 20AWG x 2C (15cm).With a 2 year warranty the APV-8 series and APC-8series Mean Well LED Drivers are all produced with aplastic enclosed case that has fire prevention level 94V-0and isolation class II with no field ground.Available from the 1st July contact us for moreinformation or to order your samples now.Call: 01844 204420Email: [email protected]: ecopacpower.co.uk Issue 15 PECM 57
Electrical & ElectronicsEGRAN, A New Stainless Steel Terminal EGRAN Terminal Boxes are offered with pressed lids incorporatingBox Range from ETA Enclosures UK formed corners for high aesthetics along with rapid fix (minimum turns to secure) stainless steel captive screws and Silicone Seals.New to the already extensive range of Stainless Steel enclosure Protection ratings are to IP66/IP69K thus making the product idealproducts from ETA Enclosures comes EGRAN a high quality line for high pressure clean down and so a wide range of applications inup of Terminal Boxes manufactured from 1.2mm thick grade 304L the Food and Beverage industry or where the boxes are exposed toStainless Steel. Customers can also specify an upgrade to 316L harsh environments.material if so required. Available in 6 standard sizes these terminal boxes come with internal mounting rails provided and can be used with either mounting plates or Din-type rails. Sizes available are: 150mm x 150mm x 80mm 200mm x 200mm x 80mm 300mm x 200mm x 80mm 150mm x 150mm x 120mm 400mm x 200mm x 120mm 300mm x 300mm x 120mm The complete range of ETA Enclosure products can be found in our comprehensive 350 page catalogue which is available by calling 01709 386630 or by contacting your local ETA Distributor. [email protected] www.eta-enclosures.co.uk New innovations in Stainless Steel Enclosures providing high protection for harsh environments innovative enclosure solutions for industrial & electronic applications www.eta-enclosures.co.uk58 PECM Issue 15
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MaterialbenefitsProfessor Ian Kinloch aims to develop practical methodsof manufacturing and using carbon nanomaterials.Concepts that he pioneered in carbon nanotubes arenow being applied to other materials such as graphene.Research area manufacture them, and the application career by developing your researchIan Kinloch became Professor of markets, all in parallel. “This assures topics and by providing the flexibility toMaterials Science at the University of potential customers that the product move between institutions. Its supportManchester in 2012. He leads the will be available in the right quantities for me included a wonderful mentor innanomaterials group and works with when they need it, and assures Professor Dame Julia King DBE FREng,other departments within the suppliers that there are markets for and I appreciated the low admin loaduniversity and with researchers at the materials and products that they as well. But mostly it really gave meother universities and in industry. From are gearing up to produce”, he said. the chance to develop my owndoctoral studies and postdoctoral work independent research career.”at the University of Cambridge, he Academy supportdeveloped methods for the large-scale Ian Kinloch held a Royal Academy of Other supportproduction of carbon nanotubes which Engineering/EPSRC Research Including the Academy’s support, Ianhave been commercialised through the Fellowship, initially at Cambridge and Kinloch’s research has attractedspeciality chemicals company that later at Manchester. The Fellowship funding totalling more than £4 million,sponsored his studies and through a enabled him to progress his ideas with contributions from the Royalspin-out company based in Cambridge. about commercial- scale production of Society, the EPSRC, the BBSRC and carbon nanotubes and to build his own industry. He currently receives fundingHis current research applies the career and, at Manchester, his own from the EPSRC, and aims to transfermethods developed for carbon laboratory. the work that he pioneered with carbonnanotubes to investigate routes to nanotubes to graphene.manufacture graphene on a He said, “One of the beauties of thecommercial scale; he is also Royal Academy support is that it is an Research impactresearching the rheological properties individual prize, and gives a huge Ian Kinloch’s research has been basedof graphene – how it might be amount of flexibility. It takes the in commercial realities throughout hisdistributed within a polymer matrix – brightest and the best people who are career, and has implications forand methods of developing composite going to be the future engineering important industries such asmaterials that could take advantage of leaders and gives them a completely aerospace, automotive and biomedicalgraphene’s properties. Professor open field in terms of what they engineering. His postdoctoral researchKinloch takes what he terms a ‘ research. The focus of the research is at Cambridge was sponsored byholistic’ approach in developing the of your own choosing, and the Thomas Swan and Co and is the basismaterials, the processes to Academy enables you to progress your of the commercial carbon nanotubes70 PECM ssue 15
Biography/Career Progression1997–2001 PhD, Carbon nanotubes: production and dispersion, Department ofMaterials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge2001–2004 Research Associate, University of Cambridge2004–2009 Royal Academy of Engineering/EPSRC Research Fellow2009–2010 Lecturer, School of Materials, University of Manchester2010–2012 Senior Lecturer, School of Materials, University of Manchester2011 to Present Challenging Engineering EPSRC Fellowship, University of Manchester2012 to Present Professor of Materials Science, University of Manchesterproduction technology that Swan sells stability of graphene offer huge to companies, using Knowledgeunder the Elicarb name. Further potential for electrodes in batteries, Transfer Networks and other means toresearch led to the invention of a solar cells and fuel cells. The research drive UK, European and worldwideproduction method for ‘nanotube ropes’ in this area is also developing take-up.that is being commercialised through a fundamental knowledge ofCambridge University spin-out electrochemistry that feeds through to “The Royal Academy ofcompany called Q-Flo. In parallel, work in other areas such as lithium-ion Engineering support forProfessor Kinloch worked on the batteries and supercapacitors. research is fundamental torheology and dispersion of nanotubes, enable younger engineers torefining their behaviour and developing Future challenges develop their ideas and toprocesses that will enable them to be New materials inevitably take a broaden their independentincorporated into polymers in ways long time to find applications, careers. I became a professorsimilar to those already used with but the basic challenge is to at the age of 36: without theother kinds of fibres in composite produce them on a Academy I could never havematerials. commercial scale and to incorporate them into achieved that.”The carbon nanotube work is now at formulations such asthe point where it is ready for composites that make Professor Ian Kinlochexploitation by engineers in real-world their adoption inapplications, and Professor Kinloch’s products practical.emphasis has shifted to expanding the Professor Kinloch’s workmethodologies developed for carbon has helped to bringnanotubes into graphene, a material carbon nanotubes to thefor which colleagues at Manchester point where exploitationUniversity won the 2010 Nobel Prize in is now possible, but withPhysics. graphene development there is greater urgencyApplications for such materials will be and a national desire toin areas such as aerospace, where a ensure that the UK isgraphene-based composite should well-placed to benefit fromsignificantly outperform current carbon the commercial exploitation.fibre-based composites for use in, for The challenge is to transferexample, wing structures and technology and at the samebiomedical engineering applications as time to engage businesses thatscaffolds for reconstructive surgery. A will take the next steps to developlot of current work, however, is focused viable products. Through the Nationalon energy storage, where the large Graphene Institute, Professor Kinlochsurface area, low density and chemical and his colleagues are talking directly Issue 15 PECM 71
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Fluid Handling Spirax Sarco’s new B850 Flow Spirax Sarco water flowmeter simplifies Computer makes it easy to measure boiler efficiency measurement true steam boiler efficiency Spirax Sarco has extended its range of flowmeters with the launch of anWith the launch of the Spirax Sarco electromagnetic flowmeter for measuringB850 Flow Computer, steam system water and other conductive liquids.operators can now accuratelymeasure true boiler efficiency without The Spirax Sarco ELectroMagnetic Flowmeterthe need for Building Management (ELM10) is aimed primarily at boiler feedor Supervisory Control and Data water and cold make-up water monitoringAcquisition (SCADA) systems that applications. Its launch means a steamcan be costly and time consuming to system operator can now source all its steamimplement. and condensate loop meters from a single supplier, saving them time and money andTypically, steam system operators ensuring the most suitable meters for theuse burner efficiency to indicate requirements of this specialist field.boiler efficiency. However, thisignores energy losses that can occur The ELM10 is also suitable for processafter the burner, such as scaled or applications to identify ways to cut waterdirty heat transfer surfaces or excessive boiler blowdown rates. The only consumption, and can be used in the widerway to obtain true boiler efficiency is to meter all energy into the boiler plant to meter slurry and other conductive(in the gas and feed water) and compare this with the useful energy out liquids such as waste water.of the boiler (in the steam). The ELM10 can be integrated with BuildingThe B850 Flow Computer is an all-in-one unit that uses input data from Management Systems (BMS) or Spiraxgas, water and steam flowmeters to calculate the energy efficiency of the Sarco’s new B850 Flow Computer to provideboiler system without the need for additional equipment. accurate data on all aspects of boiler operation. By using ELM10 to meter theThe unit can display real-time and historical data for an easy way to energy into the boiler (in the feed water) anddetect drops in boiler efficiency and identify their causes quickly. This compare it with the useful energy leaving the boiler (in the steam) boilerenables swift action to be taken to prevent unnecessary costs arising operators can gain a true picture of the actual energy efficiency of theirfrom inefficient boiler blowdown procedures, degradation of insulation boiler. This enables any drops in boiler performance (for example due toor a system failure (for example, in heat recovery equipment). Using inefficient boiler blow down procedures or degradation of insulation) toburner efficiency data alone, such changes can often go unnoticed until be spotted quickly, helping to reduce maintenance costs and minimisingan expensive fuel bill comes in. downtime.The B850 Flow Computer therefore enables energy and facilities managers This compact, single component meter is easy to install and cost-effectiveto benchmark the efficiency of boiler settings and operating procedure, to run. The ELM10’s smooth internal surfaces allow liquids to flow freely,allowing energy and cost saving measures to be effectively implemented. reducing wear on pumps and cutting running costs. The meter can beIt also provides proof of return on investment for any related expenditure. sized to installed pipework for fitting to existing boiler plant.Tel: 01242 521361 Email: [email protected] Tel: 01242 521361 Email: [email protected] www.spiraxsarco.com www.spiraxsarco.com Multi Gun®The New Multi Cartridge VacuumGreasing System from Lumeter®The new Multi Gun®is the latest releasefrom Lumeter Ltd. andits British designedBarrel System hasa worldwide PatentPending.Lumeter Ltd., Oldbury,Birmingham havedeveloped this newversatile grease gunwhich is designed to be used with any DIN 1284 cartridge, plus400g and 500g threaded cartridges. Requiring no spring loading,MULTI GUN® charges the pressure chamber with new grease byvacuum before dispensing at pressures tested to 6000psi.Loading a new grease cartridge, of every type, is clean, simple andquick to do on site, requiring no tools at all.Each MULTI GUN® is supplied with a 450mm High Pressure SpringGuard Supply Hose and 4 Jaw Coupler, special Adapter for use withStandard Cartridges, Follower Seals and fittings for use when usingscrew threaded cartridges.This new Multi Gun Grease Gun is the next step development fromthe existing Lumeter A1034 Twin Handled Grease Gun.Developed in the UK, interest in MULTI GUN® is already high. Thisis down to its basic principles of operation, versatility and buildquality” said Lumeter Managing Director Mike Gregory. Tel: +44 (0) 121 544 3090 Email: [email protected] www.multigun.co.uk Issue 15 PECM 73
The softwaresafeguardProfessor Dino Distefano is a world leader in softwaresecurity, developing routines and systems to ensurethat complex programs are secure and reliableand contain no hidden errors that could lead tounintended consequences.Research area at once. For example, the separation Key achievementsDino Distefano is a Professor of logic program analysis tool wouldSoftware Verification at Queen Mary, only check the memory used by the Developed Space Invader, the firstUniversity of London and a pioneer program, and not the entire system, separation logic program analyserin the growing area of software and therefore would work much fastersecurity. He leads both academic than conventional proving tools. Under Shortlisted for Times Higherand commercial research teams the RAEng/EPSRC Research Fellowship, Education Supplement Researchdeveloping mathematical models that he has been working on automating Project of the Year, 2008find mistakes in software – errors verification of industrial and large-scalethat, in some applications, could be software: programs of the kind that Winner, Roger Needham Award forsafety-critical. In the same way that are used where errors can have safety contributions to computer science,compiler tools do checks in computer and reliability implications. He and his British Computer Society 2012programs for incorrect syntax, co-researchers founded a company,Professor Distefano’ s tools construct a Monoidics, to commercialise the results Microsoft Research developedmathematical model of what software of their research. internal software tool forprograms will do when they run and software verification based on hisidentify when they might misbehave. Academy support work Professor Distefano was backed by theFrom a background of applying RAEng/EPSRC Research Fellowship Professor Distefano’s start-upmathematical logic to verify the which helped him focus and achieve company, Monoidics, was acquired bycorrectness of systems, Professor the goal of automating the software Facebook in July 2013Distefano has concentrated on software checking routines. He said, “I thinkverification for the past 10 years and it’s one of the greatest things the UKis credited with development of the has that it gives support to youngfirst separation logic program analysis engineers and scientists to enabletool. The core theory behind this work them to concentrate on their researchis to separate the computer code into and be relieved of teaching and admindiscrete areas and test the each area duties. I don’t think I could have doneindividually rather than the entire code what I’ve done without this support.”76 PECM ssue 15
Biography/Career Progression1999 to 2003 PhD in systems verification, University ofTwente, The Netherlands2003 to 2007 Postdoctoral researcher, Queen Mary,University of London2007 to 2013 RAEng/EPSRC Research Fellowship2009 to Present Founding partner and originally CEO ofMonoidics2012 to Present Professor of Software Verification,Department of Computer Science, Queen Mary, Universityof LondonOther support manually research to the forefront of industrialProfessor Distefano’ s work has been would take an army of PhD people but practice”, he said.an inspiration for many other research now an engineer can just press the Future challengesprogrammes, including University of button and it does it automatically,” Professor Distefano sees his workCalifornia, Berkeley and Princeton Professor Distefano said. developing in two particular directions:University. His collaborations span one is cyber security, which is comingacross academic organisations and The initial impact of this work has been to the fore with the ubiquitous mobilecommercial entities such as Microsoft in areas where software performance is phone but which is likely to growResearch Laboratories at Cambridge. safety critical: aerospace, automotive further with embedded software inHis company, Monoidics, works industries, defence and power. Modern many other products used everyday.with leading commercial software aircraft and cars, for example, have The other direction he expectscompanies and is part of a tens of millions of lines of code his work to take comes with the€4.1 million European-funded research inside them, often controlling critical continued increase in computingprogramme. He is also backed by functions. power, particularly through multicoreEPSRC (The Engineering and Physical Leading companies, therefore, have processors, the full use of whichSciences Research Council) funding of long been keen to verify the software requires more complex software.more than £750,000. they use. Professor Distefano believes that automation will soon make this “We are dealing with realResearch impact a mainstream technology: “Before, problems in software and“Software engineering is everywhere it was elite and expensive, and you our contacts with industrybut it is still a very new discipline. In needed experts to do it. Now everyoneother parts of engineering that have can use it.” are giving us some verybeen around for a long time, such as interesting real-life issuesbuilding bridges, for example, you have Professor Distegano sees particulara strong mathematical foundation that application in areas such as the to work on.”gives engineers tools that enable them operating systems of mobileto build a model and know that the phones, where the software Professor Dino Distefanobridge isn’t going to collapse. Software suppliers and network operatorsengineering is a young branch of are under extreme pressureengineering and we are just now to innovate constantly. “Thisdeveloping these kinds of mathematical provides a means to keep thetools,” Professor Distefano said. The quality standards that they needautomatic verification essentially while remaining innovative,” heconstructs a mathematical model of said.what a complex software program One of Professor Distefano’s majorwill do when it runs and identifies and most recent achievements hasany undesired behaviours. The tools been the acquisition of Monoidics,deduce the behaviours without actually a company he co-founded in 2009,running the software and flag up by Facebook. “Monoidics specialiseserrors. in automatic formal verification and analysis of software. Its aim is to“For industrial software, to do this bring verification and program analysis Issue 15 PECM 77
Health & SafetyTBA Protects against Protecting peopleStatic Shocks & propertyManufacturing has always been at LBS GROUP provide a range of firethe heart of TBA Protective Solutions. resistant insulated rolling shuttersOriginally a textile manufacturing and sectional overhead doors tocompany, trading began from Clod Mill, provide vastly increased propertyRochdale in the 1800s. protection, ranging from EW 90 Double skin steel rolling shuttersOf course things have moved on since then. TBA Protective Solutions forming a radiation zone, V60moved from the old site in 2012 and are now situated in a modern facility shutters with EI 60 insulation andon the Transpennine Trading Estate, next to Junction 20 of the M62 EI 120 insulated Sectional doors with the additional benefit of 35dB soundmotorway, but manufacturing still remains a huge part of its business. reduction.Using their own specially formulated conductive and static dissipative All products are tested as CEN 1634-1 and are supplied, installed andpolymers, TBA use injection moulding machines to produce an array of maintained nationwide by LBS GROUP who also offer a complete on-products including conductive boxes and bins, earthing plugs and pins, going maintenance and repair service to ensure that Building occupier’scoiled cords and wrist band buckles as part of their static control range. continue to meet their legal obligations.Email: [email protected] www.tbaps.com For further information on LBS Commercial, Retail, Industrial, Fire & Security doors and shutters please visit www.lbsgroup.co.ukNew Showa 240 gloves Training Key toprotect hands from arc Staying Safeflash burns and cuts Used correctly abrasives have an extremelyThe new Showa 240 glove, has been added good safety record and manufacturers followto the range of hand protection solutions by stringent manufacturing standards to ensureGlobus, a British company and world leader in protecting hands. The glove products are fit for purpose. However, problemshas been made with flame-resistant materials to provide high performing arise when products are used incorrectly or forprotection against arc flash burns, flames and cuts. The glove is particularly materials and applications for which they weresuitable for maintenance and electrical workers as well as resistance not intended.welding within manufacturing. So where can you go to get the correct training for your specificThe Showa 240 glove will provide protection when turning switches on or off application, machine and environment? In most instances abrasive wheeland when working around electrical equipment. Flame resistant personal producers and distributors can offer valuable advice but in an effort toprotective equipment should also be worn for complete protection. raise standards and awareness the British Abrasives Federation (BAF) have been providing an accreditation scheme to ensure that trainers andThe Showa 240 is available in sizes small, medium, large and extra-large. training companies are giving the right information.For more information on this or other gloves across the Globus range, visitwww.globus.co.uk, call +44(0) 161 877 4747 or For more information on BAF training programmes or a list of accreditede-mail: [email protected]. trainers contact BAF Secretary Stuart Lane on 08456 12 13 80 or [email protected]. Alternatively visit the website www.thebaf.org.uk Master web shop launches July 2015 Master Abrasives is launching a brand new web shop (www.master- webshop.co.uk) in July 2015, initially offering a range of pneumatic tools for body shop technicians and composite engineers. The product offering will be expanded over the following months to include additional products, such as a selection of Master’s high quality abrasives and accessories. The web shop will be easy to use and supported with high stock levels. Special offers and promotions will be regularly updated on the web shop so follow us on twitter or monitor our website for further details. Master has also been appointed the UK agent for ZIPP Air Tools, an innovative brand that offers a complete range of tools for different industries worldwide. A selection of these tools will be made available to purchase on the Master web shop as well as through a trade credit account or one of Master’s distributors. Tel: 01327 703813 Email:@[email protected] www.master-toolservices.co.uk78 PECM Issue 15
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Taking anew lineWith the UK rail industry predicted to face manychallenges in the future, Network Rail believes thata new strategy should be deployed towards researchand development.N etwork Rail’s current The need to get greater capacity into Rail co-sponsored Research Chair with research and innovation the existing rail system is just one of the Academy several years ago and strategy is mainly focused a wide range of factors – the four Cs: this has proved a highly productive carbon, cost, capacity and customers – combination. on technology planning and that are driving the industry towards a more structured approach to research Professor John Andrews, Network Rail’sconstructing a systems approach in and innovation. This is encapsulated in joint Research Chair with the Royal the ‘Rail Technical Strategy’ published Academy of Engineering, leads a teamwhich the short-term needs and the in autumn 2012 produced on behalf in investigating and modelling decision of the Technical Strategy Leadership making processes in maintenance andlong-term vision can be balanced. “It is Group on behalf of the rail industry in asset renewal. This is, on Dr Zanelli’s Great Britain. Dr Paul Zanelli is working reckoning, “towards the strategic sidea transformative time on the railways”, on his company’s technical strategy, of the spectrum, but it represents and publication is due in summer absolutely the kind of thing we shouldsaid Dr Paul Zanelli, Head of Research 2013. be doing”.and Development at Network Rail. Dr Zanelli’s recent appointment at Dr Zanelli wants to build a research Network Rail is seen as part of a strategy that links the differentThe partnership with the Royal wider rail industry move to install best research venues through a unifiedAcademy of Engineering is a valuable practice in strategic planning in core structure which also then relates tocomponent of the strategy that is areas and then link the strategies the overall strategic drivers of thedelivering that long term vision and through to investment. He sees ‘a business. It is based on what the largeis a demonstration of the value of strong desire to change’ within the automotive and aerospace groups suchwide-ranging deep thinking research organisation. as Ford, BAE Systems and Rolls-Roycethat goes back to the fundamentals to do, but it is fairly new thinking in thediscover new and better ways to do Network Rail has strategic rail industry. “We need to be sure thenthings. relationships with four UK universities that we have a balance of investment (Southampton, Sheffield, Birmingham through the range of technologyThe impact of research and Nottingham) and individual maturity,” he said.Forecasts suggest that in 20 years’ projects with others. The Universitytime, many more passengers will of Nottingham had the first Network This kind of balance is not easy tobe travelling by train than there aretoday; freight traffic is also predictedto grow. In a rail system that oftenseems already to be operatingperilously close to capacity, this is achallenge, and it is not one that can bemet just by building new lines.86 PECM ssue 15
Network Rail and Royal Academy of Engineering’s jointlyfunded Research Chairs (Past and Present):Professor John Andrews, University of Nottingham: ProfessorAndrews’ work is about modelling the status and the maintenanceand renewal activities on railway infrastructure assets, thoughthe work has implications for other complex infrastructure areassuch as the gas and water utilities and other kinds of transport. Theaim then is to model the effects of different kinds of maintenancemanagement strategies to optimise decision-making in terms ofsafety, continuing operation and cost.Professor Rod Smith, Imperial College London: Researchundertaken by Professor Smith, resulted in developments in railenergy research, improvements in infrastructure and support for UKhigh speed rail.achieve. Short-range, quick-delivery said Dr Zanelli. “There has been background,” Dr Zanelli said. “Iresearch projects can have instant a tendency in the rail industry, for think we need to have a funnel forappeal and obvious value, but the attention to be focused on local innovation that’s as wide as possible.value can be harder to demonstrate. issues rather than systems and that I know that however many poundsEspecially, with the long-term and has applied in research as well as we spend with John Andrews, we arestrategic research of the type done by in investment. Deeper underlying getting a lot more inProfessor Andrews and other university strategic problems and opportunities return.”partnerships, the research horizon is can get overlooked in the rush tomeasured in terms of years or even tackle immediate and obvious areas of “We can’t just build newdecades and the value can be harder to work”, he said. railways to meet ourdemonstrate. Even so, Dr Zanelli saidhe has been encouraged by attitudes Direct results are expected from targets; we’ve got to do itthroughout Network Rail: “Even people Professor Andrews’ research. But cheaper, more sustainably,who are very focused on specific short- the fact that the research is lookingterm issues are saying that they worry into the interaction and interplay of more efficiently and theabout the long term and see the real different elements as a whole is highly only way to do that is to benecessity for the kind of work Professor relevant in terms of demonstrating theAndrews is doing,” he said. value of a systems approach and of more strategic” innovation strategy.Measuring the impact Dr Paul ZanelliProfessor John Andrew’s Research Professor Andrews has direct contactChair is different from Network Rail’s with many people inside Network Rail,other strategic university partnerships and he is building on these strategicin terms of the degree of autonomy relationships.that John Andrews and his team aregiven, along with the freedom to ask Aside from the contacts with thefundamental questions. Academy, Professor Andrews’ team is also gathering the experiences andThat kind of thinking is absolutely expertise of a lot of other businessesnecessary as part of the overall that face similar issues. “I am veryresearch strategy in Network Rail, much from an open innovation Issue 15 PECM 87
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Stieber backstop usedfor controlled backrunning of inclinedconveyors I n established industries production and would have a risk of The RDBK is a centrifugally there are tried and causing further damage. operated, lift-off sprag, high- trusted solutions for most engineering requirements; However, the Pennsylvanian engineers speed backstop which canhowever, sometimes we must look soon realised that in their case, if perform multiple reversebeyond the ‘standard’ to find new the conveyor had the ability to runimprovements. By starting a design backwards in a controlled manner, rotations when required forproject from the very basics – defining even if only a short distance, there maintenance purposessystem requirements and looking at would be considerable advantagesall potential approaches – it is often when it came to clearing blockages and a high torque density of the completepossible to challenge conventional undertaking maintenance. unit, but also ensures that the setpractices and find better solutions. slip torque remains constant over With this thought in mind, a search extended periods, regardless of theAn example can be found in a coal was launched to find a suitable clutch, environmental conditions, even inmining company based in Pennsylvania or other mechanical mechanism, that the rigours of a coal mine. Similarly,which required a new inclined coal would meet the project’s requirements. the friction linings work in an oil bathconveyor in one of its mines. Instead The RDBK high-speed backstop to make sure that the unit remainsof commissioning a replica of its from Stieber Clutch, part of Altra functional even if there are periods ofexisting conveyors, it took the time to Industrial Motion was quickly identified inaction.re-evaluate the requirements of the as probably the best match to themine and the demands that would be conveyor’s needs. The supplier was With the RDBK fitted the mine’splaced on the conveyor. It then sought contacted and technical discussions operators are confident that in thealternative solutions to see if they and tests followed soon afterwards. event of a failure the conveyor will becould offer greater returns in terms of The RDBK is a centrifugally operated, held in position. However, offloadingreliability, productivity and efficiency. lift-off sprag, high-speed backstop, the conveyor is now a much simpler equipped with integral torque limiter. process which allows maintenanceNormally inclined conveyors have a The latter limits the backstop’s work to be carried out quickly andbackstop arrangement that prevents transmissible torque to a value that downtime to be reduced greatly.them from running backwards under is factory set, according to userload. This is particularly important specification. The RDBK is designed so that thein coal mines, where the load on a sub-assembly which rotates backwardsconveyor can be truly enormous, made The backstop is often specified on under overload is fully bearing-up of coal and rock over the whole multi-drive systems, such as large supported. This means it is capablelength of the conveyor. This is a vital inclined conveyors, where two or more of performing as many reversefeature that prevents tonnes of rock backstops share the reverse load. The rotations as may be required (withinaccelerating backwards and offloading torque limiting function is performed the limits of energy dissipation) toat the end of the conveyor – which through a multi-disc brake working in completely unload the conveyor priorcould lead to many hours of lost oil. This solution not only provides for to maintenance work being carried out. Allowing the conveyor to run Stieber can build each RDBK with the backwards makes it possible to release function manually, hydraulically quickly clear blockages and undertake or mechanically controlled; with the maintenance when required last generally being preferred in mines. This easy-to-use release function helps reduce downtime by making the clearing of blockages, belt jams or overloads fast and efficient. The RDBK range is available with torque capacities from 5,500Nm up to 180,000Nm, it is able to offer up to 3.5 times more torque capacity than other backstops of similar size, with up to 15 times more energy dissipation. www.stieber.de Issue 15 PECM 93
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Be successful& stay humanO riginally established in instruments from closed companies 1919 as Foundrometers can be repaired, regardless of how old Ltd, the highly regarded they may be. If not, they will find an alternative solution. business specialises in the Rheintacho UK work under themanufacture, supply and repair of influence of economic, human and socially focused responsibility. “Ourmechanical and electrical instruments mission is to be successful, but to stay human at the same time:’ Paulfor the measurement of rotational explained. “We operate having acquired a Corporate and Social Responsibilitymovement. Code of Conduct (ZVEI), and we want to be a leader in efficiency, innovationBack in 1980 Foundrometers took over and quality while running a businessthe instrument division of Harding focused on a fair partnership with ourof Leeds and subsequently secured customers and suppliers alike.”its position as a globally recognisedindustry leader. For more than 10 Rheintacho UK workyears now, Rheintacho UK has been under the influencea subsidiary of the German company of economic, humanRheintacho Messtechnik GmbH. and socially focused responsibility.The Leeds-based manufacturer wasset up with the principle purpose of The company places a direct emphasisproviding a vast array of customers on product development and furtherwith an unparalleled level of service progression, prioritising innovation andand quality surrounding rotational efficiency alongside high value andspeed instrumentation. Its extensive effective customisation. The last 18inventory of products ranges from months saw the introduction of a verymechanical & electrical tachometers to successful line of handheld tachometershandheld tachometers, portable & fixed (HTMs) - which is also available instroboscopes and speed sensors. an ATEX version - exemplifying its dedication to continued expansion andThe company is firmly placed in the advancement.measurement sector, but its testingcapabilities are utilised in many The future is set to be promising forindustries, from shipbuilding to Rheintacho UK, who will be focusingprinting and production machinery. Its specifically on enlarging its portfoliomain customers are distributers and and securing more jobs in the UK inOEMs located in the UK or abroad in 2015 and beyond. There are manyEurope and the US, and many of its developments in the pipeline foresteemed clients appreciate the fact the notable supplier, who will bethat the company is one of the very receiving further product familiesfew offering spares and repairs services from Rheintacho Messtechnik GmbHprofessionally. throughout the course of the next few years.“What makes us stand out fromcompetitors is our high level of quality, Contact: Paul Hargravesour flexibility and speed in connection Tel: 0113 287 4411with delivery reliability and spare parts Email:[email protected] repairs!’ Paul Hargraves, Director Website: www.rheintacho.comof Rheintacho UK, said. “In addition,our parent company is specialised insensor technology as a complementtechnology to our mechanical andelectrical products!’The business’s renowned commitmentto providing complete customersatisfaction extends to flexibility interms of its S&R services (spares andrepairs), as Rheintacho UK is willingto fix not only their own products,but also their competitors: Even98 PECM ssue 15
RHEINTACHO UK Ltd,a subsidiary of the Germancompany RHEINTACHO Messtechnik GmbH, isspecialized in the production of non-electronicmeasurement and indication instruments, andacts as a sales and service center for the UKand Ireland. In-house product development,production and assembly departmentsguarantee quick and innovative solutions tocustomers’ individual requirements.The production range incorporates a widerange of solutions of a high technical quality,principally in the field of rotational speed:sensors, hand-held measuring devices, rotaryencoders and switching devices. As a manufacturer of measuring devices, sensors and accessories for rotational speed recording and monitoring, RHEINTACHO has been offering first-class solutions for a wide range of applications for more than 114 years. Our rich experience in rotational speed measurement is reflected as much in our standard products as in the special solutions we develop for our customers.5FMt'BYt&NBJMTBMFT!SIFJOUBDIPDPVLtXXXSIFJOUBDIPDPN
GeneratingpartnershipsThe Royal Academy of Engineering’s support hasbeen instrumental in inspiring a complete change inthe research philosophy of Cummins, an internationalpowergeneration group with long standing roots inthe UKC ummins, an American- the growing need to integrate caught on to the urgent need for owned multinational different kinds of power generation support in the applied sciences and company with a long systems and evolving environmental that is really commendable. I think and emissions targets are stretching we’ve already made a lot of progress heritage of manufacturing existing technologies to their limits and between ourselves and the University require a fresh wave of innovation from of Nottingham thanks to their supportin the UK, is known primarily for its research. Dr Neil Brown, Director of and there’s still a huge amount more Research and Technology at Cummins, to come.”diesel engines that power trucks and reflects: “In the past we engaged with most of the UK universities wherever The impact of researchoff-road vehicles around the world. But we saw pockets of expertise, and also A particular challenge of conducting with some in other parts of Europe. a research project is the vagaries ofengines are only part of their business, That was great for creating a network academic life – individual researchers and keeping our ears to the ground in leave when a project ends, and hence,which covers a broad range of power terms of knowing what was going on”, the talent pool of the institution can said Dr Brown. ”This policy of ‘trying dry-up very quickly. After discussinggeneration systems and related to do lots of little bits in lots of places’, the possibility of collaborations though, meant there was a lack of between academia & industry with thetechnologies. focus to our overall research strategy”. Royal Academy of Engineering, Brown decided to steer Cummins’ researchOne arm of the Cummins group, Dr Brown acknowledges the Royal strategy in a completely differentCummins Generator Technologies, Academy of Engineering’s support in direction.has had manufacturing operations the area of applied sciences. “Fundingin Stamford, Lincolnshire for over is already available from research “We decided that we needed to100 years and is a long established councils for blue skies work, but there establish a single centre at asupplier of generators to some of the is always a need for other funding centralised location,” Dr Brown said.largest power generation companies streams that can help turn ideas into “We had worked with the Universityacross the world. Cummins Generator profitable products and services,” of Nottingham for many years andTechnologies already had strong links he said. “The Academy has really noticed that people didn’t move on,with the UK research communityspread over many universities andresearch groups, but new challengesand changes that faced the advancedelectrical machines industry meant thata different approach was needed.Increased electrification of transport,100 PECM ssue 15
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