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  • Emergency Telephone Service

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    MCI wants to celebrate the emergency services this week.  This very day in 1937, the first 999 emergency telephone service was launched.  However, it was only available for a 12 mile radius from Oxford Circus, and where the emergency was an ongoing one.  Despite the very limited initial service, 1,366…

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  • Faulty LEV Units

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    MCI received three faulty LEV (local exhaust ventilation) units from a local fabrication company.  These ventilation units are used to remove harmful fumes caused by the fabrication process.  Here they are repaired, refurbished and ready to return to the customer. If you have an electrical or electronic problem with your…

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  • Summer Solstice

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    On the 21st June, summer solstice occurred. It is also known as midsummer and is a very special time in the UK.  Not only is it the longest day in the UK’s calendar, but Scotland also enjoys a full 24 hours of sunlight.  In various sacred sites around the UK,…

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  • Can You Spot the Culprit?

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    Have you ever played ‘spot the ball’? Well, MCI is asking you to ‘spot the blown channel’ in this IGBT!  The IGBT came from our clients inverter drive (VSD) that was giving inconsistent performance. After testing and a very close inspection, our engineer noticed this tiny hole blown from the…

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  • Sir Frank Whittle

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    MCI wants to celebrate the achievements of Sir Frank Whittle, the inventor of the turbojet engine whose birthday was on the 1st of June.  His story is one of perseverance and genius that, at times, nearly broke him. He applied to the RAF, but was turned down.  Determined to join…

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