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Exhibitions and Events
Company Exhibitions at UKAEA Culham
Company Exhibitions at UKAEA Culham
CLIK Knowledge Exchange for the Science and Technology Facilities Council - 19th April 2007
CLIK Knowledge Exchange for the Science and Technology Facilities Council - 19th April 2007
Forward 2000 19th April 2007
Forward 2000 19th April 2007
Gravatom Engineering Systems Ltd 21st April 2007
Gravatom Engineering Systems Ltd 21st April 2007
FTI Ltd 10th May 2007
FTI Ltd 10th May 2007
ORLIN Technologies Ltd 10th May 2007
ORLIN Technologies Ltd 10th May 2007
CVI Technical Optics & BFI Optilas UK 17th May 2007
CVI Technical Optics & BFI Optilas UK 17th May 2007
Alrad Instruments Ltd 17th May 2007
Alrad Instruments Ltd 17th May 2007
Delta Tau (UK) Ltd 22nd May 2007
Delta Tau (UK) Ltd 22nd May 2007
Rittal Ltd 7th June 2007
Rittal Ltd 7th June 2007
Farnell Ltd 19th June 2007
Farnell Ltd 19th June 2007
Cooper B-Line 26th June 2007
Cooper B-Line 26th June 2007
Lee Dickens Ltd 5th July 2007
Lee Dickens Ltd 5th July 2007
Yokogawa Measurement Technologies Ltd 10th July 2007
Yokogawa Measurement Technologies Ltd 10th July 2007
The NIS Group 10th July 2007
The NIS Group 10th July 2007

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  Issue 1a - Exhibitions
- September 2007
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Company Exhibitions at UKAEA Culham
 
Regular one day exhibitions by engineering and related companies and organisations are held at UKAEA Culham throughout the year to enable staff and tenants to familiarise themselves with new products and new companies and network with current suppliers and contractors. These ‘foyer exhibitions’ are organised by Deniese Willis, Industry Events Manager of the Fusion and Industry team. If you are interested in exhibiting your company at Culham please contact Deniese on 01235 466608 or email deniese.willis@ukaea.org.uk
 
     
Company Exhibitions at UKAEA Culham
 
Regular one day exhibitions by engineering and related companies and organisations are held at UKAEA Culham throughout the year to enable staff and tenants to familiarise themselves with new products and new companies and network with current suppliers and contractors. These ‘foyer exhibitions’ are organised by Deniese Willis, Industry Events Manager of the Fusion and Industry team. If you are interested in exhibiting your company at Culham please contact Deniese on 01235 466608 or email deniese.willis@ukaea.org.uk
 
     
CLIK Knowledge Exchange for the Science and Technology Facilities Council - 19th April 2007
 
The Science and Technology Facilities Council is one of Europe's largest multidisciplinary research organisations, supporting scientists and engineers worldwide. “Many positive contacts were made as a result of exhibiting at Culham and we look forward to building strong and lasting working relationships,” said Gavin Tracey, Technical Sales Manager. For further information email g.j.tracey@dl.ac.uk or tel 07775 823666 or visit www.clikbiz.co.uk

CLIK Knowledge Exchange for the Science & Technology Facilities Council Exhibition
 
     
CLIK Knowledge Exchange for the Science and Technology Facilities Council - 19th April 2007
 

CLIK Knowledge Exchange for the Science & Technology Facilities Council Exhibition
The Science and Technology Facilities Council is one of Europe's largest multidisciplinary research organisations, supporting scientists and engineers worldwide. “Many positive contacts were made as a result of exhibiting at Culham and we look forward to building strong and lasting working relationships,” said Gavin Tracey, Technical Sales Manager. For further information email g.j.tracey@dl.ac.uk or tel 07775 823666 or visit www.clikbiz.co.uk
 
     
Forward 2000 19th April 2007
 
Forward 2000 had an excellent day exhibiting their electronic products at Culham with their partners SMC and IMO. Sales Manager, Paul Burton said, “We had a great day and it would appear that several people were interested in our product offering and in fact we have had 3 enquiries to date since the exhibition.” For further information contact Paul Burton e-mail sales@forward2000.co.uk or tel 01865 736666

Forward 2000 Exhibition
 
     
Forward 2000 19th April 2007
 

Forward 2000 Exhibition
Forward 2000 had an excellent day exhibiting their electronic products at Culham with their partners SMC and IMO. Sales Manager, Paul Burton said, “We had a great day and it would appear that several people were interested in our product offering and in fact we have had 3 enquiries to date since the exhibition.” For further information contact Paul Burton e-mail sales@forward2000.co.uk or tel 01865 736666
 
     
Gravatom Engineering Systems Ltd 21st April 2007
 
"This was the first time Gravatom had exhibited its Contract Manufacture business at Culham and we were hugely impressed with the response. Our exhibition, showcasing our expertise in machining and fabrication, attracted several significant enquiries and we are currently quoting for at least 3 machining contracts, including a substantial project for the manufacture of machine parts for the JET Torus.” said Ron Wrankmore, Manufacturing Business Development Manager. For further information contact Ron Wrankmore email rwrankmore@gravatom.com or tel 01489 897335 or visit www.gravatom.com

Gravatom Engineering Systems Exhibition
 
     
Gravatom Engineering Systems Ltd 21st April 2007
 

Gravatom Engineering Systems Exhibition
"This was the first time Gravatom had exhibited its Contract Manufacture business at Culham and we were hugely impressed with the response. Our exhibition, showcasing our expertise in machining and fabrication, attracted several significant enquiries and we are currently quoting for at least 3 machining contracts, including a substantial project for the manufacture of machine parts for the JET Torus.” said Ron Wrankmore, Manufacturing Business Development Manager. For further information contact Ron Wrankmore email rwrankmore@gravatom.com or tel 01489 897335 or visit www.gravatom.com
 
     
FTI Ltd 10th May 2007
 
FTI had a busy exhibition day with considerable interest in their range of valves, fittings and vacuum products. Nigel Cresswell, Director said “FTI Ltd have been working with UKAEA at Culham for many years now. It was excellent to see our regular customers attending the event and a great pleasure to welcome many new faces to our stand. We sincerely hope that we can be of assistance in the future to all that visited us.” For further information contact Nigel Cresswell email Nigel@ftipv.com or tel 01892 669939 or visit www.ftipv.com.

FTI Exhibition
 
     
FTI Ltd 10th May 2007
 

FTI Exhibition
FTI had a busy exhibition day with considerable interest in their range of valves, fittings and vacuum products. Nigel Cresswell, Director said “FTI Ltd have been working with UKAEA at Culham for many years now. It was excellent to see our regular customers attending the event and a great pleasure to welcome many new faces to our stand. We sincerely hope that we can be of assistance in the future to all that visited us.” For further information contact Nigel Cresswell email Nigel@ftipv.com or tel 01892 669939 or visit www.ftipv.com.
 
     
ORLIN Technologies Ltd 10th May 2007
 
Newly formed company, ORLIN Technologies welcomed the opportunity to exhibit its range of precision motion control products. Their display included demonstrations of voice coil actuators, manual & motorised stages and vibration isolation systems, and a selection of opto-mechanical components. The products were well received with their new SQUIGGLE piezo motors attracting much interest. MD, Martin Bell said, "The enthusiasm of Culham staff made it a pleasure to exhibit and we will definitely be back next year.” For further information contact Martin Bell email martin.bell@orlin.co.uk or tel 01525 306100 or visit www.orlin.co.uk

Orlin Technologies Exhibition
 
     
ORLIN Technologies Ltd 10th May 2007
 

Orlin Technologies Exhibition
Newly formed company, ORLIN Technologies welcomed the opportunity to exhibit its range of precision motion control products. Their display included demonstrations of voice coil actuators, manual & motorised stages and vibration isolation systems, and a selection of opto-mechanical components. The products were well received with their new SQUIGGLE piezo motors attracting much interest. MD, Martin Bell said, "The enthusiasm of Culham staff made it a pleasure to exhibit and we will definitely be back next year.” For further information contact Martin Bell email martin.bell@orlin.co.uk or tel 01525 306100 or visit www.orlin.co.uk
 
     
CVI Technical Optics & BFI Optilas UK 17th May 2007
 
Two of the UK’s leading suppliers of photonics components, CVI Technical Optics and BFI Optilas UK presented their new capabilities to existing and prospective customers. "Due to the nature of the exhibition the number of enquiries was modest but they were very specific", says CVI's Willem Bosman. "It helps when explaining technical details if the customers already have good knowledge of the subject". BFI's Ross Hodder added "Our customers clearly know their stuff". For further information contact Willem Bosman email wbosman@tol-cvi.com or visit www.cvilaser.com

CVI Technical Optics & BFI Optilas UK Exhibition
 
     
CVI Technical Optics & BFI Optilas UK 17th May 2007
 

CVI Technical Optics & BFI Optilas UK Exhibition
Two of the UK’s leading suppliers of photonics components, CVI Technical Optics and BFI Optilas UK presented their new capabilities to existing and prospective customers. "Due to the nature of the exhibition the number of enquiries was modest but they were very specific", says CVI's Willem Bosman. "It helps when explaining technical details if the customers already have good knowledge of the subject". BFI's Ross Hodder added "Our customers clearly know their stuff". For further information contact Willem Bosman email wbosman@tol-cvi.com or visit www.cvilaser.com
 
     
Alrad Instruments Ltd 17th May 2007
 
Alrad demonstrated to Culham staff that it was ‘not just a distributor’ but also able to provide comprehensive advice on their various products. On display were three different imaging demonstrations - image capture, analysis and processing, in various forms. These attracted a great deal of interest. Also on display were current transformers from Pearson, laser modules from Laserex along with other products such as thermopiles infrared detectors, MCT’s, channel multipliers, plates and photomultiplier tubes. For further information contact Tom Brockman email tom.brockman@alrad.co.uk or tel 01635 30345 or visit www.alrad.co.uk

Alrad Instruments Exhibition
 
     
Alrad Instruments Ltd 17th May 2007
 

Alrad Instruments Exhibition
Alrad demonstrated to Culham staff that it was ‘not just a distributor’ but also able to provide comprehensive advice on their various products. On display were three different imaging demonstrations - image capture, analysis and processing, in various forms. These attracted a great deal of interest. Also on display were current transformers from Pearson, laser modules from Laserex along with other products such as thermopiles infrared detectors, MCT’s, channel multipliers, plates and photomultiplier tubes. For further information contact Tom Brockman email tom.brockman@alrad.co.uk or tel 01635 30345 or visit www.alrad.co.uk
 
     
Delta Tau (UK) Ltd 22nd May 2007
 
Delta Tau UK demonstrated its technical capabilities in precision motion control at Culham. With its broad range of motion systems ranging from simple intelligent servo amplifiers to complete racks of controllers that are able to process huge amounts of data at breathtaking speed Delta Tau is able to achieve nano scale accuracies and their equipment currently controls motions in the JET Torus. For further information contact Andy Joslin email ajoslin@deltatau.com or tel 01255 670196, or visit www.deltatau.co.uk.

Delta Tau (UK) Exhibition
 
     
Delta Tau (UK) Ltd 22nd May 2007
 

Delta Tau (UK) Exhibition
Delta Tau UK demonstrated its technical capabilities in precision motion control at Culham. With its broad range of motion systems ranging from simple intelligent servo amplifiers to complete racks of controllers that are able to process huge amounts of data at breathtaking speed Delta Tau is able to achieve nano scale accuracies and their equipment currently controls motions in the JET Torus. For further information contact Andy Joslin email ajoslin@deltatau.com or tel 01255 670196, or visit www.deltatau.co.uk.
 
     
Rittal Ltd 7th June 2007
 
Rittal Ltd, an enclosure solutions provider, exhibited at Culham to promote their extensive range of enclosures - thermal management, power distribution and electronic packaging products. In addition, a display of the Eplan electrical design software was available. This was the first time that Rittal Ltd had exhibited at Culham. Rod McGregor from Rittal said, “Exhibiting had been a useful opportunity to understand the current projects at Culham and a number of useful contacts were made.” For further information contact George Elmes email gelmes@rittal.co.uk or tel 01709 704000 or visit www.rittal.co.uk

Rittal Exhibition
 
     
Rittal Ltd 7th June 2007
 

Rittal Exhibition
Rittal Ltd, an enclosure solutions provider, exhibited at Culham to promote their extensive range of enclosures - thermal management, power distribution and electronic packaging products. In addition, a display of the Eplan electrical design software was available. This was the first time that Rittal Ltd had exhibited at Culham. Rod McGregor from Rittal said, “Exhibiting had been a useful opportunity to understand the current projects at Culham and a number of useful contacts were made.” For further information contact George Elmes email gelmes@rittal.co.uk or tel 01709 704000 or visit www.rittal.co.uk
 
     
Farnell Ltd 19th June 2007
 
Chris Murphy and Dave Porter demonstrated the updated Farnell catalogue that is hosted on UKAEA's SAP system at Culham. Chris said, “"Farnell are the Framework supplier for Electronic, Electrical and Mechanical components to UKAEA and we stock over 180,000 items for next day delivery, have access to parts and products that we do not stock via our ‘not in catalogue service’ and will cross reference all manufacturers’ part numbers where possible.” For further information email cmurphy@farnellinone.co.uk or tel 0870 1200 200 or visit www.farnell.co.uk

Farnell Exhibition
 
     
Farnell Ltd 19th June 2007
 

Farnell Exhibition
Chris Murphy and Dave Porter demonstrated the updated Farnell catalogue that is hosted on UKAEA's SAP system at Culham. Chris said, “"Farnell are the Framework supplier for Electronic, Electrical and Mechanical components to UKAEA and we stock over 180,000 items for next day delivery, have access to parts and products that we do not stock via our ‘not in catalogue service’ and will cross reference all manufacturers’ part numbers where possible.” For further information email cmurphy@farnellinone.co.uk or tel 0870 1200 200 or visit www.farnell.co.uk
 
     
Cooper B-Line 26th June 2007
 
Cooper B-Line’s exhibition enabled Culham staff to find out about their wide range of products. There was interest in the I-BOX and I-PAL, an environmental monitoring system that monitors temperature, humidity, light, voltage, current and cabinet access. “Following on from our exhibition we have been asked by the JET team to look at and design bespoke products to allow their engineers to control and maintain their cabling and electronic requirements remotely,” said Andy Mullings, Business Development Manager. For further information contact Andy Mullings email amullings@cooperbline.co.uk or tel 01278 783371 or visit www.cooperbline.co.uk

Cooper B-Line Exhibition
 
     
Cooper B-Line 26th June 2007
 

Cooper B-Line Exhibition
Cooper B-Line’s exhibition enabled Culham staff to find out about their wide range of products. There was interest in the I-BOX and I-PAL, an environmental monitoring system that monitors temperature, humidity, light, voltage, current and cabinet access. “Following on from our exhibition we have been asked by the JET team to look at and design bespoke products to allow their engineers to control and maintain their cabling and electronic requirements remotely,” said Andy Mullings, Business Development Manager. For further information contact Andy Mullings email amullings@cooperbline.co.uk or tel 01278 783371 or visit www.cooperbline.co.uk
 
     
Lee Dickens Ltd 5th July 2007
 
Regular exhibitors at Culham, Lee Dickens took the opportunity to demonstrate its range of Trip Amplifiers and Signal Converters that have recently been independently assessed for compliance with IEC61508 for use in SIL applications. Lawrence Woolgar from Lee Dickens said, “The exhibition was an ideal opportunity to pass these details on to new and existing contacts at Culham.” For further information contact Lawrence Woolgar email lawrence.woolgar@lee-dickens.co.uk or tel 01536 760156 or visit www.lee-dickens.co.uk

Lee Dickens Exhibition
 
     
Lee Dickens Ltd 5th July 2007
 

Lee Dickens Exhibition
Regular exhibitors at Culham, Lee Dickens took the opportunity to demonstrate its range of Trip Amplifiers and Signal Converters that have recently been independently assessed for compliance with IEC61508 for use in SIL applications. Lawrence Woolgar from Lee Dickens said, “The exhibition was an ideal opportunity to pass these details on to new and existing contacts at Culham.” For further information contact Lawrence Woolgar email lawrence.woolgar@lee-dickens.co.uk or tel 01536 760156 or visit www.lee-dickens.co.uk
 
     
Yokogawa Measurement Technologies Ltd 10th July 2007
 
Yokogawa’s exhibition proved to be highly successful and enabled Culham staff to acquaint themselves with the company’s latest innovations in Test & Measurement equipment. The range of products on display included Digital Storage Oscilloscopes, Data Acquisition Systems and Electrical Power Analysis equipment. Paul Day, Sales Technical Engineer, said, “We look forward to a return visit in 2008.” For further information contact Paul Day email paul.day@uk.yokogawa.com or tel 01628 535830 or visit www.yokogawa.com/tm

Yokogawa Measurement Technologies Exhibition
 
     
Yokogawa Measurement Technologies Ltd 10th July 2007
 

Yokogawa Measurement Technologies Exhibition
Yokogawa’s exhibition proved to be highly successful and enabled Culham staff to acquaint themselves with the company’s latest innovations in Test & Measurement equipment. The range of products on display included Digital Storage Oscilloscopes, Data Acquisition Systems and Electrical Power Analysis equipment. Paul Day, Sales Technical Engineer, said, “We look forward to a return visit in 2008.” For further information contact Paul Day email paul.day@uk.yokogawa.com or tel 01628 535830 or visit www.yokogawa.com/tm
 
     
The NIS Group 10th July 2007
 
The NIS Group which provides specialist equipment to high technology industries with services ranging from R&D to design, manufacture and testing of bespoke equipment exhibited at Culham for the first time. Sales Manager, Nick Chown said, “The exhibition gave us the opportunity to discuss a number of potential projects with Culham staff. We welcome the opportunity to support the JET & MAST facilities and, as a company, expect to become involved in providing equipment for the ITER project. For further information email nchown@nisltd.com, tel 01257 265656 or visit www.nisltd.com

NIS Group Exhibition
 
     
The NIS Group 10th July 2007
 

NIS Group Exhibition
The NIS Group which provides specialist equipment to high technology industries with services ranging from R&D to design, manufacture and testing of bespoke equipment exhibited at Culham for the first time. Sales Manager, Nick Chown said, “The exhibition gave us the opportunity to discuss a number of potential projects with Culham staff. We welcome the opportunity to support the JET & MAST facilities and, as a company, expect to become involved in providing equipment for the ITER project. For further information email nchown@nisltd.com, tel 01257 265656 or visit www.nisltd.com
 
     


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