b'18 Partner News Summer 2020EnterpriseModernising materials with Allan Webb LtdAllan Webb Ltd (AWL) have beenand safety precautions in place to ensure working with Tata Steel to assist them insystems are operated correctly. This refreshing, standardising and modernisingunderstanding of our clients technical their existing training materials toinformation is the foundation on which enable timely delivery of their technical- we base all technical publications.based training for site operators. With the operational process carefully The steelworks at Port Talbot andanalysed, comprehensive Training Manuals Llanwern span over 10 different productionwere created by our technical authors areas, each containing a vast number ofand the Tata Steel subject matter experts. complex systems used to enable a highDrafts were reviewed and signed off by Tata output of products. Tata Steel identifiedSteel experts before final publications were an opportunity to improve the trainingproduced. AWL adopted a staged approachAll instructions are written in an materials provided to new operators, andfor each of the systems to ensure that Tataaccessible manner that is easy for both determined that a standard set of companySteels delivery expectations were met. newcomers and veterans to understand. approved training documents would helpAWL is continuing to support Tata ensure procedures are followed in theTata Steel now has a standardised set ofSteel with its technical documentation same manner across all production areas. technical documents across its Port Talbotrequirements across multiple sites.and Llanwern plants, so its trainers have a AWL deployed suitably qualified,robust set of reference guides to work from.To find out more about Allan Webb experienced technical authors to workThe documents contain the vital informationLtds technical authoring capabilities, closely with the teams across both sites,required to operate safely within theplease contact us on: +44 (0) 1453 to gain an understanding of the processesworkplace. 824581 or sales@allanwebb.co.ukSEA:The KraitArray can be fitted to autonomouscompetition demonstrates that this is surface vessels, submarines and smalltruly a unique capability; it is a fantastic manned ships, which are increasingly beingachievement.Businessdeployed. It can also be used as a fall-backSteve Hill, SEAs Managing Director, added: system on large anti-submarine warfare ships and submarines. The team have put a phenomenal amount InnovationThe latest generation of the arrayof work into making the KraitArray a best-in-class technology. This project has of the Year introduced last year extends its length toenabled us to grow our market presence 150m and gives the user the ability to linkin naval sonar systems and secured our modules together to enhance the detectionreputation as an international supplier range and sensitivity. Its now possible toof cutting-edge technology within the deploy a greater number of sensors to givemaritime defence sector.SEA, a subsidiary of IET member Cohortimproved performance.plc, was recently awarded the national 2019For more information on SEA and Business Innovation Award at the Make UKChris Tucker, Principal Electronics EngineerKraitArray, please visit: sea.co.ukManufacturing Awards for developing aat SEA, said: I have been working on the submarine detection technology. development of the KraitArray for most of my career, so I am exceptionally proud to The company is a Barnstaple-basedhave been able to play a fundamental role in defence and security electronic systemdeveloping this innovative product into the specialist, who received the award for theaward-winning solution it is today. development of KraitArray, an ultra-thin-line towed array used for detecting underwaterWe have always been confident in our submarine signals.technology as it has responded to a need for cost-effective and miniaturised solutions SEAs solution reduces the size of ain the burgeoning and emerging unmanned standard towed array by over 90%, as itand autonomous systems market. We have is slimline and lower in weight, and a newpushed technical boundaries to provide design has improved the performance of thesuch cutting-edge technology, so to be arrays sensors. recognised nationally against such strong'