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Acal Electronics Ltd. has introduced a new range of custom designed and integrated panels, data entry keyboards, and combination lighted assemblies for military and commercial applications. This new range is available exclusively in the UK from Acal. Manufactured by Jay‐El, the panel indicators and keys may be sunlight readable (SLR) and night vision compatible (NVG) allowing operation in environments ranging from total darkness to bright sunlight. Offering designers a unique service, these customised products are available at surprisingly short delivery times of 12–14 weeks and at competitive prices. Designed to meet military specifications the panels are both rugged and reliable.

A new range of smaller and lighter illuminated push‐button switches and indicators for the aerospace and military markets is now available from Acal Electronics Ltd. The new 10820 MARK 18 range, manufactured by Jay‐EI is probably the smallest panel mounted switch/indicator of its type, each device being 0.68in square × 1.35in deep and complying to MIL‐S‐22885.

Removing paint from resin and fibre composite material has presented a major problem. Traditional chemical solvents will attack the resin matrix and hand abrading is labour intensive and potentially damaging to the top lay‐up fibres. The solution to this problem comes from Whitton Surface Dynamics Ltd. inn the form of selected acrylic granules which are delivered to the surface with compressed air. The granules, or plastic media, remove the paint speedily without inflicting any damage on the composite substrate and have the added benefit of being recyclable.

Ion Vac Technology Ltd., Manchester, UK, is currently offering vacuum coating services of Cadmium on aircraft parts for corrosion protection. The coating is carried out according to British DEF Standard 03–28 Part 2 and to specifications of Lockheed C0447D then chromate passivate to DEFStan 130. Corrosion testing is carried out according to the International Standard ISO 9227:1990(E) and the parts are tested in neutral salt spray test for 600 hours with no sign of corrosion. The company is acting as a sub contractor for major aircraft companies in the UK and Europe. Coating services are carried in house using the latest technology in Ion Vapour Deposition. IVT is currently applying for the quality standard BS 5750 (ISO 9000) to meet the increasing demand for high quality coating and to produce the necessary documentations. The company also offer a sub‐contract research and development facility for coatings and coating processes.