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The article examines principles of vision screening and discusses different vision screening equipment. Vision screening in the workplace is said to offer a useful safety net to diagnose those whose vision may be insufficient to safely and efficiently do a specific task. Care is required when interpreting the results of vision screening tests. Meanwhile, most vision screeners include tests of distance visual acuity, near visual acuity, stereopsis and color vision.

Discusses a guide on finding and interpreting farm tractor test reports through the site of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Great Britain. Role of OECD in accreditation of the national tractor test stations; Procedure for downloading tractor reports; Data about tractor model that are available for access; Indication of summary graphs in the OECD Web site.

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A review is offered for the Kirkaldy Testing Museum located in London, England.

Reports that Great Britain-based Millbrook Proving Ground vehicle test and development center has increased its capabilities with the opening of a high-dynamic engine test cell. Partnership between the center and AVL UK; Test equipment; Core of the testbed software.

The article reports that tests for the hybrid rocket engine for the Bloodhound project in Great Britain have been delayed due to lack of suitable sites.

The article focuses on the first carbon capture and storage (CCS) unit at a working coal-fired power station in Great Britain. It states that the prototype unit, which was developed by Aker Clean Carbon, is a small-scale replica of a full-scale carbon capture plant. The unit will be used to test the complex chemistry in capturing carbon dioxide from power station flue gases. Nick Horler of Scottish Power Group PLC said that the test unit is part of a commercial-scale CCS project.

The article discusses the long usage of test equipment by the military. Among the developments in the test regime of Colonel John Abbott's team in the Ministry of Defence's Defence Equipment and Support organization (DE&S) of Great Britain are the General Purpose Suspension Equipment Test Set which assesses the state of the pylons and attachments that carry missiles on the undersides of aircraft and the Digital Diagnosis and Repair system for the upgrading of equipment. INSET: Testing in for the long haul.

This article reports on the development of a sub-system by First Pass of Great Britain that allows eight dynamometer test rigs to share a single calibration unit. It is noted that the approach is based on a digital TorqSense transducer from Sensor Technology. First Pass designed the system for a manufacturer to assess its needs for life testing electric motors.

The article reports on the alternating current (AC) continuity tester used for front line test and job repair in Great Britain. It states that the tool helps in naming the faulty end to avoid the risk of damaging a good connector by opening it. It also cites that the tester is useful for examining an installed cable where both ends are in different locations.

The article informs the announcements made by Great Britain-based glass manufacturer Schott Corp. These include the expansion of the company's line of advanced optics for the inclusion of infrared (IR) materials, the introduction of a new AF 32(tm) glass for image sensor packaging, and the development of a new testing device for the manufacturing optimization of optical glasses.

The article reports on the development of a testing device that would measure faults in automatic cluster removal (ACR) equipment by Oliver Sauvee in Great Britain. According to Sauvee, the system measures the initial delay before ACR starts monitoring milk flow. It simulates the end of milking using water or salt water. It also reduces the stimulated flow by steps of 100 grams a minute.

The article focuses on the launch of the Smart FieldMeter range of radio frequency environmental monitor by Laplace Instruments, at the Electromagnetic Compatibility-United Kingdom show in 2006. The products offer a combination of portability and simplicity of a multimeter with the major features of professional quality test equipment. The Smart FieldMeter range is fully calibrated with traceable laboratory certification and has an option of an in-field calibration verification unit/field gauge to ensure integrity of readings.

The article reports on the enhancement of the mobile electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test capability of Qinetiq in Great Britain. The improvements was made to enable the company to provide onsite EMC evaluation and testing for all vehicle platforms and fixed installations. The large air-conditioned mobile microwave instrumentation unit of Qinetiq was upgraded to provide 18-40 gigahertz of susceptibility and measurement of attenuation. The device can be positioned on customer locations, ensuring fast turn-around times.

The article reports on the decision of The Schaffner group to divest the test systems division as of September 2005. According to Paul Dixon, managing director of Schaffner in Great Britain, Schaffner plans to divest the test systems division because the company is not becoming an international leader in the test and measurement business. He claims that in today's globalized business environment, companies must consistently focus their attention on those areas of their business where they can achieve dominance.

Reports on the positive response of the livestock industry to the plan of the European Commission to part-fund a three-year destruction scheme for cattle born before August 1996 in Great Britain. Benefits of the scheme to farmers; Estimated numbers of cows born before August 1996 still on farms according to the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Role of the Food Standards Agency's decision to adopt the installation of brain-testing equipment in abattoirs in the success of the scheme.

Presents an update on the National Sprayer Testing Scheme program in Great Britain as of May 21, 2004.

Presents information on the test systems for military equipment from Schaffner EMC, the British subsidiary of Swiss company Schaffner EMV of Switzerland. Applications of the test systems; Features of the test systems; Benefits of the test systems.

Reports on the commercial launch of P945-D, a spring-contact test probe from British firm Peak Test Services. Total length of the probe; Key features.

Reports on the commercial launch of the Uson Vector range of leak and flow testers from British company Uson. Key features of the testers; Advantages of the testers; Overview of how the testers work.

Reports on the partnership signed by Design Environmental with Screening Systems to supply Halt/Hass testing systems in Great Britain and selected export markets. Business operations of Design Environmental; Terms of the agreement.