State-of-the-Art Sensors for Oldest Working Beam Engine in the World

Posted on January 13, 2020

The Boulton and Watt steam engine, originally installed in 1812, is the oldest working beam engine in the world.

It is on this 200-year-old steam engine that engineers want to install the latest state-of-the-art sensors and instrumentation to monitor position, speed and acceleration of the piston.

This Mechatronics Project – ‘marrying 200 years of technology’ – has 5 main aims.

To understand the impact on the engine when running at full load.
To explore engine efficiency.
To illustrate to visitors the internal workings of the engine in real-time.
To display information to less-able visitors unable to climb the stairs.
To provide data for educational and research projects at all levels.

Read how they monitored the position of the piston.

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Christmas Closure Dates 2019

Posted on December 3, 2019

Closed From Tuesday 24th December Reopening on Thursday 2nd January 2020

Our last shipping day before we close will be Thursday 19th December, if you need items before Christmas please order them well in advance of the dates below.

Last date for stock orders: Tuesday 17th December
Last date for 7 day calibrations: Wednesday 11th December
Last date for 3 day calibrations: Monday 16th December

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5 Reasons to Use Our Pressure Sensors in Your Diesel Injector Tester

Posted on November 11, 2019

Curtis Assemble & Test Ltd, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance automotive test machines, use our pi600 industrial pressure sensors in their diesel injector valve pressure tester.

“We choose to use Applied Measurements pressure transducers on our machines due to the reliability and competitive pricing. For us they are a fit and forget part,” explains Mark Hobday, Technical Development Engineer, Curtis Assemble & Test Ltd.

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Load cells deliver high accuracy in Gemini Telescopes even after 20 years!

Posted on October 24, 2019

20 years ago, we were approached by The Royal Greenwich Observatory in Cambridge to design and build nearly 700 bespoke load cells for two 8.1m diameter telescopes known as The Gemini Project.

Now 20 years on, these custom-made load cells are still consistently and accurately performing an integral part of the telescope’s control system.

To continue to deliver accurate and detailed astronomical images, we have been asked to re-design and manufacture custom load cells to the same specifications incorporating up-to-date electronics with the latest state-of-the-art amplifiers.

See how we did it.

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We’re Celebrating Our Living Wage Anniversary

Posted on August 1, 2019

1 year on and we remain committed to guaranteeing our employees receive the real Living Wage, a wage based on the real cost of living.

It is the only UK wage rate voluntary paid by businesses that ensure employees receive fair and deserving pay for a hard day’s work.

We are proud to be one of those businesses that are a Living Wage Employer.

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