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Press Releases 2011
Hummingbird and COSMED celebrate twenty-year sensor technology partnership
Crowborough, UK, 5 January 2012 - Hummingbird Sensing Technology and COSMED are celebrating the twentieth anniversary of a technology partnership that continues to produce industry-leading performance in the assessment of the cardio-respiratory and metabolic function in healthcare read more...Hummingbird Sensing Technology and COSMED are celebrating the twentieth anniversary of a technology partnership that continues to produce industry-leading performance in the assessment of the cardio-respiratory and metabolic function in healthcare.
A leader in the design, development and manufacturing of non-invasive cardio respiratory testing systems for the clinical, research and sports fitness markets, Italy-based COSMED has worked with UK-Based Hummingbird since 1991 for the supply of high-quality sensor technologies to ensure accurate and safe patient monitoring. Working in close partnership to maximize the benefits of constantly evolving technologies, Hummingbird has supplied generations of sensors used for measuring respired CO2 and O2.
The partnership continues today with the use of Hummingbird’s acclaimed Pm1111E O2 sensor in COSMED’s Quark series line of products, including solutions for lung function testing, cardio-pulmonary exercise testing and Resting Metabolism measurement. Designed to offer breath-by-breath, mixing chamber and canopy dilution technique gas exchange, COSMED products rely on the Pm111E, thanks to proven accuracy and stability, fast response, extended range (0-100% O2), exceptional linearity and a maintenance-free design.
A compact, fast-response sensor module, the Pm1111E utilises Hummingbird’s unique paramagnetic oxygen technology for a fast, linear, highly stable and selective measurement in a non-depleting, rugged package. With high accuracy, a long operating life and ultra-low calibration requirements, the Pm1111E is the ideal sensor to meet the high standards for quality, reliability and performance demanded by COSMED for ultimate product performance.
As Hummingbird and COSMED enter their third decade of partnership, the two companies are moving forward with the forthcoming integration of the next-generation paramagnetic technology offered by the Hummingbird Paracube platform into new COSMED technologies.
“As one of the true leaders and innovators in the cardio pulmonary market, we are proud of our long association with COSMED and are glad that our sensor technology has helped their products achieve the standards on which they have built their market-leading reputation,” says Martin Cox, Hummingbird Sensing Technology.
“Both companies share the same outlook and commitment to excellence, so our relationship continues to be one of mutual understanding and respect.“
“Working with Hummingbird for so many years has been a great experience, thanks to the quality of its products and the outstanding technical support. We have grown successfully to our actual market position because our customers trusted us and, part of their satisfaction depends from Hummingbird too” , says Paolo Brugnoli, COSMED director of R&D.
AirSep chooses HUMMINGBIRD sensors to deliver reliability and accuracy in oxygen production
Crowborough, UK, 4 August 2011 - AirSep Corporation, a premier manufacturer of oxygen generating systems for medical and industrial applications worldwide, has chosen HUMMINGBIRD Sensing Technology to deliver stable and reliable oxygen monitoring for its high purity production plants. read more...As part of a wide portfolio of oxygen generation products, AirSep’s Commercial Products Division manufactures High Purity Oxygen Plants, which are standard, single train, turnkey systems capable of a generation capacity of up to 3000 SCFH. As the second stage of the high purity Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) process requires the further enhancement of produced oxygen purity from 95% to 98-99%, AirSep requires exceptionally accurate measurement to ensure this high level of purity is consistently maintained.
As a world leader in oxygen sensing technologies, HUMMINGBIRD was approached by AirSep to help review and improve the performance of their existing installed analyser systems, with a goal of extending intervals between servicing times to minimise potentially expensive plant downtime.
In collaboration with AirSep’s development team, HUMMINGBIRD proposed replacing the existing analyser with the Pm1111E, a compact, fast-response sensor module which utilises a unique paramagnetic oxygen cell for fast, linear, highly stable and selective response in a non-depleting, rugged package. By delivering high accuracy, a long operating life and ultra-low calibration requirements, the Pm1111E was the ideal replacement to upgrade oxygen purity measurement performance for AirSep.
The result is highly accurate, reliable and stable oxygen monitoring suitable to meets the varied needs of AirSep’s customers, including hospitals and other medical applications, thermal or chemical oxidation, cylinder refilling and metal fabrication. Initial installations have already been highly successful, with excellent performance being delivered to customers in the field.
“Our reputation is on the line every time we deliver or install an oxygen generating plant. There is no room for error, and the integrity of the components must be superior,” said Ravi K. Bansal PhD, CEO and Chairman, AirSep.
“We have had success with the precision of Hummingbird sensors,” Bansal added.
“HUMMINGBIRD is delighted to have worked with AirSep to find the precise sensor solution for their requirements and help boost the plant performance in delivering high-quality oxygen production,” says Tommy Mikhail, Key Account Manager OEM Americas, HUMMINGBIRD Sensing Technology.
Hummingbird Pm1116 delivers reliable oxygen analysis to PHASEIN´s ISA Sidestream medical analyser
Crowborough, June 10 - Hummingbird Sensing Technology’s partnership with medical device manufacturer PHASEIN continues to flourish with a new agreement to work together on forthcoming projects. read more...Hummingbird’s acclaimed paramagnetic oxygen sensing technology is used in PHASEIN’s ISA sidestream gas analyser range, which combines innovative PHASEIN technologies with advanced features to optimize all aspects of medical gas monitoring.
Available as stand-alone plug-in-and-measure analysers or as easy-to-integrate build-in modules, the ISA Sidestream range offers all functions required for a complete multigas analyser, from an intelligent light emitting gas inlet to an advanced flow controller and a rugged micro pump. Oxygen monitoring for the ISA sidestream is provided by Hummingbird’s Pm1116 Paramagnetic Oxygen Sensor Module, a compact, digital fast response transducer designed for measurements in anaesthesia applications.
Using Hummingbird’s unique paramagnetic oxygen cell, the Pm1116 offers a fast, linear, accurate, highly stable and selective response in a non-depleting unit, ensuring the ISA Sidestream delivers fast response for expired breath oxygen measurement with high accuracy and reliability.
“Our relationship with PHASEIN is an exciting one and we are delighted to be working with this young and ambitious company as we continue to refine our technology offer,” says Martin Cox, Business Unit Manager, Hummingbird Sensing Technologies.
“Just as PHASEIN values the core measurement stability and reliability Hummingbird brings to its processes, we value the benefits of seeing our products perform within such a high quality and flexible analyser platform. By planning future projects with PHASEIN as they grow, we look forward to a strong and beneficial partnership.”
For more information about the Hummingbird Pm1116E, contact Hummingbird’s global sensing technology team: Americas and EMEA: Tommy Mikhail - tel: +1 281 413 7579 / email americas_oem@servomex.com
Japan: Yuuki Kazama - tel: +81 3 3255 8162 / email: asia_oem@servomex.com
Asia Pacific: Miss Guan - tel: +86 (0) 21 6489 7570 / email: asia_oem@servomex.com
HUMMINGBIRD Paracube® Sprint is major breakthrough for medical oxygen monitoring technology
13 March 2011 - Fast, reliable and ultra-compact in design, the brand new Paracube® Sprint from Hummingbird Sensing Technology is a major breakthrough in medical oxygen monitoring technology. read more...As the world’s smallest fast response Paramagnetic oxygen sensor, measuring just 43.3mm(l) x 30mm(w) x 33.5mm(h) in size, the Sprint has been developed by Hummingbird to address the form factor issues that affect the design of end-user medical equipment. Using leading-edge manufacturing techniques, Hummingbird has been able to transfer the exceptional benefits of Paramagnetic oxygen sensing into an ultra-compact housing, immediately solving the considerable problems medical manufacturers face in integrating reliable sensing technology into limited space.
By delivering a full measurement range of 0-100% O2, the Sprint offers industry-leading levels of linearity, accuracy and reliability. Fast enough to reconstruct and monitor expired oxygen, enabling clinical decisions to be taken, the Sprint is suitable for all breath-by-breath applications. This fast and reliable response, combined with unrivalled performance and compact size, makes the Sprint the ideal oxygen sensor for usage in anaesthesia, pulmonary function testing and other life critical healthcare applications.
A non-consumable design provides zero ongoing cost of ownership and the elimination of daily calibration due to excellent measurement stability, while both analogue and digital signal outputs enables system integration into a variety of host instruments. To maximise integration flexibility for OEM design teams, the Sprint is available with options for electrical connector, gas connector and mounting arrangements.
“A sensor as advanced as the Paracube® Sprint would have been impossible to manufacture five years ago,” says Martin Cox, Business Unit Manager, Hummingbird Sensing Technology.
“That Hummingbird’s world-leading design team has been able to take advantage of separate advances in material science, optics and electronics to create this remarkable sensor is a major achievement, and one which will be of immediate benefit to medical manufacturers around the world.”
For more information about the Hummingbird Paracube® Sprint, contact Hummingbird’s global sensing technology team:
Americas & EMEA: Tommy Mikhail – tel: +1 281 413 7579 / email: americas_oem@servomex.com
Japan: Yuuki Kazama – tel: +81 3 3255 8162 / email: asia_oem@servomex.com
Asia Pacific: Miss Guan – tel: +86 (0) 21 6489 7570 / email: asia_oem@servomex.com
HUMMINGBIRD Paracube® Micro reduces cost and maintenance for Fixed Point oxygen monitoring
16 January 2011 - The new Paracube® Micro oxygen sensor from HUMMINGBIRD Sensing Technology delivers both the substantial cost savings and minimal maintenance requirements to make it the ideal choice for integration into Fixed Point oxygen monitoring systems. read more...Designed for use in life critical applications with industry-leading levels of linearity, accuracy and reliability, HUMMINGBIRD Sensing Technology’s latest generation Paramagnetic sensor demonstrates several important advantages over traditional technologies to offer users an ultra-low cost of lifetime ownership.
The Micro’s non-consumable design ensures longevity and eliminates the costs associated with the regular replacement of electrochemical, galvanic or fuel cells, as well as the recognised problems of cell degradation when in use or` kept as a stock item. As the Micro’s paramagnetic measurement stability also eliminates the requirement for frequent calibration, users avoid frequent labour and downtime costs, incurred either when a traditional cell is calibrated or replaced due to anticipated expiration or sudden failure. The Micro’s digital design is designed to fail safe with self diagnostics continuously checking cell function, making it perfect for life safety applications.
Matching the form factor of a typical electrochemical cell, the Micro’s compact design, supported by customised housing options and a choice of analogue or digital signal output, enables easy physical integration into a variety of host instruments. Assembled to the highest build quality at HUMMINGBIRD’s state-of-the-art ISO 9001-certified manufacturing facility, full ROHS and WEEE compliance brings the Micro into line with the major environmental directives and other regional legislative requirements.
As a result, the reliability and longevity of the Paracube® Micro is proven by use in a growing number of OEM manufacturers in a range of oxygen monitoring applications.“End users have had to endure the inherent problems associated with traditional cell technologies for a long time, but the Micro’s Paramagnetic technologies remove the problems of cell degradation, calibration and downtime at a stroke,” says Martin Cox, Business Unit Manager, HUMMINGBIRD Sensing Technology.
“And aside from the considerable cost savings to be made, the inherent reliability of the Micro delivers ongoing peace-of-mind for users of all fixed point monitoring.”
For more information about the HUMMINGBIRD Paracube® Micro, contact HUMMINGBIRD’s global sensing technology team:
Americas & EMEA: Tommy Mikhail tel: +1 281 413 7579, email americas_oem@servomex.com
Yuuki Kazama - tel: +81 3 3255 8162 / email: asia_oem@servomex.com
Asia Pacific: Miss Guan - tel: +86 (0) 21 6489 7570 / email: asia_oem@servomex.com
Supply chain update following the recent events in Japan
UK - Product Delivery Statement read more...Dear valued partner
Firstly, all members of Servomex staff would like to express their sincere condolences with the people of Japan following the recent tragic events.
In conjunction with Spectris Asian procurement division, Servomex operations have conducted a thorough review of its supply chain. At this time we are unable to identify any components or sub-assemblies that are at risk of experiencing extended deliveries and therefore there is currently no requirement to extend standard lead times of Servomex products.
Of course, we appreciate the dynamic nature of this difficult situation and will continue to review our supply chain on an ongoing basis and immediately advise of any updates.
Jim MacFarlane
Operations Director