Start with the news release HBM improves K-OP optical strain gauges from HBM, which we summarised at the time by saying "HBM has improved its K-OP optical strain gauges (SGs), making them suitable for more applications when compared to electrical SGs. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Non-contact level measurement at 150C from Burkert Fluid Control Systems: "Burkert has expanded both the range and media types that can be measured using non-contact radar technology, with the introduction of the Type 8136, 8137 and 8138 modular radar transmitters.".
 
In January 2010, we covered the news from OC Robotics - take a look at OC launches Explorer range of snake-arm robots which says: "OC Robotics has announced the launch of the Explorer range of snake-arm robots, based on the company's work in the aerospace sector.".
 
Take a look also at the news release from TDK-Lambda, TDK-Lambda to show power supplies and converters, as well as Paatz urges UK manufacturers to automate processes from Barr and Paatz, and Neuhaus hoists suit hazardous environments from Neuhaus.