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News Release from: NDC Infrared Engineering
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 21 October 2003
Investment delivers enhanced
manufacturing
NDC Infrared Engineering has invested in a new Satis Vacuum SP-100 sputter coating machine at its UK manufacturing site at Maldon, Essex.
NDC Infrared Engineering has invested in a new Satis Vacuum SP-100 sputter coating machine at its UK manufacturing site at Maldon, Essex The SP-100 will enable the company to improve the precision, flexibility and cost-effectiveness of its processes for the manufacture of the optical filters used in all NDC Infrared Engineering sensors, systems and third party sales
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 6 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The optical filters are a key product component in NDC Infrared Engineering's extensive range of non-contact sensors and systems, allowing measurement of parameters including moisture, fat, protein and continuous web process variables such as coat-weight and film thickness.
The filters are also sold separately to third parties for use in gas sensors, astronomy, medical and general optics.
The SP-100's sputtering technology now gives NDC Infrared Engineering the capacity to manufacture small batches of optical filters more than 50% faster than with past manufacturing methods.
The lower operating costs achieved by using the SP-100 and the automated processes are benefits that are passed on to the end customer.
The SP-100 also allows the flexibility to switch product types quickly so as production efficiency can be optimised.
"This investment will enable the development of improved products for existing applications which cover extended wavelength ranges and support the continuing development of our range of diverse sensors into new market applications", comments Peter Copsey, Operations Director, NDC Infrared Engineering.
"Furthermore, it means we are able to offer a faster, more flexible service, over an extended range for our growing third party sales business.
Most importantly the technology allows us to continue to deliver quality, excellent service, innovative and cost effective solutions which add value to our customers throughout the world".
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