Electrical component specialist REO has partnered with Leo Cancer Care to help bring its new upright radiotherapy system to market, by providing the firm with high-quality medical-grade isolation transformers.

Steve Hughes, Managing Director of REO UK, explores how resistors and transformers serve as lifesaving components in mitigating these risks.

REO UK will exhibit at EMC & Compliance International taking place at Newbury Racecourse, Berkshire, on May 16 and 17, 2023.

REO has announced the opening of its new office in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, which will allow it to support the business’ continued evolution in the industrial electrical components market.  The new office is sited in Darwin House, Shrewsbury, where the world-renowned scientist Charles Darwin was born on February 12, 1809. To mark this anniversary and celebrate its latest expansion, REO will take part in the 20th annual Darwin Toast and ...

In 2021, EV car sales in the UK increased by 76.3%. As the electric car market continues to boom, the number of electrical components needed will also increase.

The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) market is growing and, although their benefits for everyday motorists are well-documented, these vehicles have lots of untapped potential in harsh industrial environments, such as ATEX. Steve Hughes, Managing Director of EV power specialist REO UK, explores the evolving role of EVs in extreme environments. 

REO UK has released a new whitepaper which explores how technology can be used to facilitate growth in industrial EV usage.

REO UK will showcase its latest book on EMI Filters as well as its range of high quality power equipment, which includes components, electrical regulators and electrical controllers.

According to Next Green Car, in the UK, electric passenger car sales increased by 74% in 2020. With the number of electric car owners growing, there is concern about the need for more charging points and the impact this will have on the National Grid, especially during peak charging times. 

The company supplied its REOHM series BWD158 water-cooled braking resistor to the design of a luxury vessel, with the resistor able to ensure long-lasting safety and reliable performance in a compact, simple-to-integrate footprint. 

Year-on-year, the market for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow. As the G7 commits to the target of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, actually achieving these lofty goals will rely on all sectors adapting to encompass these green ambitions. In transport, many people look to EVs as a means of reaching national targets. Here, Steve Hughes, Managing Director of REO UK, discusses the growth of the EV industry.

The test engineering division of REO has developed the REOLAB 220, a range of three-phase high current, low voltage AC variable power supplies for test laboratories. The units can supply voltages of up to 10V and currents up to 10kA (10,000 Amps), but this can be tailored to meet customer requirements. REO UK is providing the REOLAB 220 units to test and quality assurance laboratories in the UK.

In England alone, the NHS deals with over one million patients every 36 hours. With an ever-growing need for better healthcare and facilities, hospitals are demanding better network solutions, with information technology and its supporting infrastructure becoming critical components within the industry. Here, Steve Hughes, Managing Director of REO UK, has discussed the need for consistent power supply to continue life-saving treatments.

All types of electrical medical equipment can present a range of hazards to the user, the patient and to service personnel. Most design engineers recognise that conformance and verification of medical devices to BS EN IEC 60601-1 will meet the safety standards required for such an item. Here, Steve Hughes, Managing Director of REO UK, has explored the EN 60601-1 standard and how it helps keep both patients and caregivers safe.

In June 2020, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a speech announcing some plans for the nation’s recovery from lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic. This recovery plan included the availability of funds for the NHS, part of which would support the building of new hospitals. These new buildings would allow healthcare providers to ensure reliable medical power supply from the outset.

Network Rail recently laid out its preliminary plans to decarbonise the rail network, which involved finding alternatives to diesel trains and electrifying more than 7,000 miles of track by 2050. The addition of more electric trains to tracks, alongside greater electrification, will add a new need for robust electrical infrastructure to support the network in a clean and safe way. Here, Steve Hughes, Managing Director of REO UK, explains&nbs...

REO UK will be exhibiting at the UK’s premier low-carbon vehicle event CENEX-LCV, from 18th-19th November, 2020. The event, which had record-breaking numbers of attendees in 2019, will be held virtually this year and is a chance for attendees and exhibitors alike to share practical insights, industry knowledge and announce new innovations, products and initiatives.

Electric Vehicles (EVs) and the wider electric transportation has gone from strength to strength in the past decade. Over the next five years, a total of eight million drivers in the UK will switch to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (HEVs) according to CompareTheMarket, driving demand for robust charging infrastructure. Here, Steve Hughes, Managing Director of REO UK, explores how the industry is shaping up for the 2020s.

Modern examination and operating methods would not be possible without the use of electricity. Transformers used in these applications are designed to protect patients, staff and the equipment used in their care, and as such are required to meet demanding specifications. Steve Hughes, Managing Director at REO UK, explains the key considerations when specifying a medical transformer.

We’re taught that electricity and water don’t mix. The truth is they mix very well - far too well, in fact. Electricity travels through water far more efficiently than it can through air, so it’s not hard to imagine the problems that water can cause when it gets into electronics. Here, Steve Hughes, Managing Director of REO UK, covers the challenges modern electronics face on the high seas.