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It’s that time of the year again in the UK when clocks go forward by an hour, marking the start of British Summer Time. This year, the clocks will change at 1 am on Sunday, March 28th. The transition heralds the arrival of longer days, warmer weather, and the promise…
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The first day of spring is one of the most anticipated days of the year. Especially here in the UK, where we had extreme snow just last week! The first day of Spring marks the end of a long, cold winter and the beginning of warmer weather, longer days, and…
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Like so many of us here at MCI, you are probably going out tonight for St Patrick’s Day celebrations. If you are not from the UK or the USA, you may be wondering where St Patrick’s came from. Well, St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday that is…
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Remember the post yesterday about the repair of the control unit? Well, we at MCI couldn’t resist showing you the wheeled excavator that the control box fits into. Have a good working week, everyone!
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MCI received a railway controller from a customer. A chip in the board had clearly blown and the integrated circuit was in need of repair. We believe that an external overload probably caused the fault. MCI replaced the chip and the controller was fixed. If you are having problems with…
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MCI wants to celebrate Chuck Norris’ birthday this week. His films and television appearances formed much of our childhoods. Happy birthday Chuck! We still love to watch Way of the Dragon with the legendary fight scene between Chuck Norris and the equally iconic Bruce Lee. Although most of us know…
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MCI received a CNC display from a customer who manufactures hydraulic rams. The display was a digital read-out for a CNC centre lathe. It had failed due to the age of some of its internal components. MCI replaced the worn components and the power supply to get it working again.…
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After a short break, we’re back on social media! This week, MCI wants to pay homage to the Hoover Dam, located on the Colorado River on the border between Arizona and Nevada. This engineering marvel that was completed this week in 1936. It stands at a staggering 726 feet tall…
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This week MCI wants to celebrate the life of Mary Queen of Scots, one of the most controversial queens in British history. Who was executed this week in 1587. Born in 1542, Mary had a tumultuous reign as queen of Scotland for only a few years, before her abdication in…
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MCI was asked by a customer to design and manufacture charging points for public transport. We worked closely with the customer to come up with a bespoke product. Whatever your electrical or electronic needs, contact MCI on 01324 611371 to see how we can help you.
