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02 Dec 2019
30 years smarter, a timeline of change
~ New REO infographic maps the electronic evolution from 1989-2019 ~ For its 30th anniversary, we have produced a new infographic reflecting key changes in the electronic and electrical engineering sectors over the last 30 years. The infographic, which is now availab...
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07 Nov 2019
Discover the future of engineering
Power quality engineering book | future engineering report REO UK turned 30 in 2019, celebrating three decades helping industrial businesses to achieve greater power quality through excellence in design and electrical engineering. To commemorate this anniversary, ...
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08 Oct 2019
What challenges are ahead for electrical engineering?
In the past 30 years, we’ve seen more industry sectors adopt electrification. However, the abundance of devices in use today leads to electrical grids with widespread power quality problems and electrical issues. As new technologies such as electric vehicles and s...
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21 Aug 2019
REO develops compact braking resistor with 3500 W power
~ Specialist brings high power to small resistor ~ REO UK has brought high power brake resistors into the 21st century with its new REOHM series 155 braking resistors for industrial control cabinets. The product can deliver up to 3500 W of continuous power to drives ...
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16 Jul 2019
The EV overload
The rise of the electric vehicle, or EV, is inevitable. Over the past decade, many car manufacturers, including BMW, Audi and of course Tesla, have blown the lid off this new technology. As EV battery capacity and motor efficiency continue to increase, the ability to ch...
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27 Jun 2019
Special filter prevents electrical interference over long distances
~ REO UK develops pure electrical output for very long cables up to 1000 m ~ REO UK produces pure variable speed drive (VSD) output voltages and currents over longer distances with its new CNW931 Single Phase Sinus Filter. With up to 230 V of low-noise output, the pr...
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19 Jun 2019
The key to clean and consistent power
It’s not an exaggeration to suggest an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) can sometimes be the difference between life and death. Hospital operating theatres, A&E departments and emergency services all require clean and consistent power, which a UPS can help provi...
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23 May 2019
Aluminium-clad brake resistor passes environmental testing to EN standards
~ Braking resistor shows enduring excellence ~ A robust electrical braking resistor designed to improve the safety and longevity of electronic components in electric vehicles (EVs) has passed environmental testing and proven its quality to EN certification. A special...
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16 Apr 2019
Quarantining poor power quality
~ The role of electrical isolation and galvanic separation in healthcare ~ If a hospital patient was suffering with a contagious virus, chances are they would be separated from other vulnerable patients to minimise the risk of the illness spreading. This idea of sepa...
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20 Mar 2019
Keeping cool in the Middle East
~ Power quality specialist supplies filters to support HVAC applications ~ Power quality specialist REO has completed a contract in the Middle East worth €300,000, supplying a building management company with its REOWAVE Passive harmonic filters. The company&rs...
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05 Mar 2019
More robots, more problems
Relax; count backwards from ten, the robot will see you now; these are hardly the reassuring words you need to hear while in the operating theatre. The surge in surgical robots is coming, but with more robots comes more problems. Harmonics and electromagnetic interferen...
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05 Feb 2019
Reliably powering medtech
~ REO UK’s medical isolation transformers conform to IEC/EN60601-1 4th edition ~ We have launched the latest edition of REOMED, a range of medical isolation transformers (MIT) for the galvanic and safe isolation of medical equipment from the mains supply. The l...
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31 Jan 2019
Is your equipment working harmoniously?
Many of us are familiar with the rhyme about eating an apple a day to keep the doctor away, but how many design engineers or original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) know how to keep poor power quality at bay? Here, Steve Hughes, managing director of REO UK, explains why...
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17 Jan 2019
Transforming power quality
~ Flexible range of current transformers ~ REO UK has launched a new range of current transformers designed to ensure high power efficiency and quality by offering highly accurate linear current sensing and electricity metering. These transformers come in a selection...
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11 Jan 2019
Trends in power quality for 2019
Despite advancements in renewable energy, electric vehicles and medical technology, these areas face an on going challenge with power quality. Variations in voltage and frequency can result in power fluctuations, interruptions and transients that can cause damage to net...
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10 Jan 2019
Electrical expert helps fund the future
REO UK has donated electronic equipment to the design and technology department at Ludlow School in Shropshire. The donation will help support an electronics project for year 9 design and technology students at the school, which the company believes will help more young...
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29 Nov 2018
Fast assembly covers for chokes
REO UK has launched a new range of IP20 steel vented covers for industrial chokes. The growing demand for electrical chokes in industry has created the need for a fast, reliable and easy-to-assemble cover for speedy installations. Chokes are fundamental for achieving...
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16 Nov 2018
Don't miss out on REO's BLACK FRIDAY deals!
‘Not ones to be left out, REO have prepared a special ‘Black Friday’ product sale which includes products from most of our main product lines. These include, Sinewave filters for ultimate motor protection with long cable runs, Various brake resistor...
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10 Oct 2018
Rethinking electric vehicle components
~ New infographic highlights areas for performance improvement in EV industry ~ Electric vehicle (EV) power electronics manufacturer REO UK has released an infographic explaining the three key areas for improvement in EV components. The infographic is available to do...
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11 Sep 2018
Why is there an electronic component shortage?
Since the launch of the Model 3, Elon Musk has been under significant pressure to scale up Tesla’s manufacturing capacity and overcome its current struggle with meeting demand. Currently, the electronic component supply chain is trying to tackle a similar challeng...
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