Brexit is such a waste

Brexit: UK and EU Flags against a blue sky

This morning I read news of the tests that the May Government plans to use when assessing the Brexit deal they are trying to negotiate with the EU. The @CommonsEUexit report on the UK/EU future relationship has just been published. Here are its “key tests” for judging a future deal. Full text of the report…

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CE, Brexit, and Authorised Representatives

Brexit: UK and EU Flags against a blue sky

CE, Brexit and Authorised Representatives We’re just passing the T-1 year mark on the UK’s journey towards leaving the EU. Some of my readers are “Leavers,” while others are “Remainers,” but for everyone living in the UK or doing business with the UK, many questions remain unclear. To be fair, some of the lack of…

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CETA in force!

Image with the Canadian and EU flags blending together.

CETA comes into force today, 21-Sep-2017 If you are unfamiliar with CETA, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, this groundbreaking trade agreement between Canada and the European Union will be a game-changer for Canada. Until today, the actual date for implementation of the agreement has been a moving target. The Canadian government announced at least…

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Machinery Safety Labels: 3 Top Tools for Effective Warnings

Safety label by Clarion Safety Systems

Machinery Safety Labels The third level of the “Hierarchy of Controls” is “Information for Use.” Safety Labels are a key part of the Information for Use provided by machine builders and are often the only information many users get to see. This makes the design and placement of the safety labels critical to their effectiveness.…

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Safe Drive Control including Safe Torque Off (STO)

Graph illustrating STO Function

Safe Drive Control, including STO Motor drives are everywhere, some with Safe Torque Off (STO) capabilities and many without. From DC variable speed drives and indexing drives, through AC Variable Frequency drives, servo drives and stepper motor drives, the capabilities and the flexibility of these electronic systems have given machine designers unprecedented capabilities when compared…

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