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Prefabricated curtain walling

Wicona Projects has launched a unitised curtain walling system in the UK, which is fully glazed and sealed off site and is said to reduce construction time on site. Already used across Europe on commercial projects such as the Vodaphone headquarters in Lisbon (pictured), the system is said to be suitable for new build and refurbishments and can be adapted to specific project requirements. The panels are up to 4 脳 4m and can be fixed to steel or concrete frames.

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Decorative wall and ceiling lighting

Zumtobel Lighting has brought out a decorative wall and ceiling-mounted luminaire called Helissa that is intended for use in functional areas such as corridors, passageways and staircases. The UV-resistant polycarbonate product is energy efficient, offers glare-free illumination and has a coloured corona to project indirect light. Helissa is available in diameters of 380mm and 450mm, with an emergency lighting option.

Zumtobel Lighting

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Pre-treatment system for aluminium

Chemetall has launched a chromium-free pre-treatment system for architectural aluminium, which they say offers good adhesion properties. Called Gardobond X4707 it provides a protective layer to aluminium surfaces to enhance powder-coating adhesion and corrosion resistance. The treatment can be applied as either an immersion process, horizontal spray system or in the high-volume vertical spray pre-treatment lines.

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Iridescent lighting

Reggiani Spa Illuminazione and Richard Rogers Partnership (RRP) have collaborated on Maantis, a lighting system for offices, commercial premises and contemporary residential properties. Amo Kalsi, the director at RRP in charge of the project, describes it as 鈥渁n iridescent creature from the abyss that is still alive even under severe conditions鈥�. The Maantis comprises suspended sections in three sizes 鈥� 850mm, 1150mm and 1450mm long 鈥� for T5 fluorescent lamps and LEDs, which can be integrated with spotlights for accent lighting. The suspended lighting system comprises a metallic extruded aluminium loadbearing frame, which can be used as a channel for electric cables and enables up to five units to be mechanically and electrically connected. The system supports additional accessories such as PIR sensors and CCTV.

Reggiani Spa Illuminazione

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Ventilation valve

XTP Design, a specialist Danish valve maker, has launched its Artic XTP2000 ventilation valve in the UK. The company says the product, which is made of modular plastic sections that fit any wall thickness, is not prone to condensation and loss of elasticity compared with traditional ventilation valves.

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Integrated security camera system

Pelco has introduced a series of integrated security camera systems called Camclosure IS, which feature the firm鈥檚 pixel-based imaging technology. The product is available in five optics packages, such as day/night, high resolution and wide dynamic range, which captures details with accurate colour representation. The manufacturer says it is suitable for any lighting condition.

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Wide-area access control system

LookC has launched a wide-area access control system that it says can control thousands of doors over several sites. Instant Axess Controllers are fitted to each site and plug into an internet link. The system is managed using a web browser that monitors when tag holders have passed through the doors. It is intended for any company that works on many sites.

LookC

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Nine-channel digital recorder

Mitsubishi has added a nine-channel digital recorder to its DX-TL range of digital security recorders to provide finely detailed pictures. Called DX-TL4509E, it has a built-in motion detector and allows for the simultaneous monitoring of live and recorded footage. The DX-TL range is suitable for a range of applications in the commercial and public sector.

Mitsubishi Electric

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Interior lighting range

Designplan Lighting has launched an interior lighting range called Catalina that has a distinctive edge-lit toughened glass panel. The range is available in either pendant or surface-mounted versions, as a linear ceiling fitting or as a round or square wall fitting. They provide direct and diffused light through a perforated diffuser and reflected illumination. The range is available with energy saving control systems that react to daylight and people鈥檚 presence. The light is suitable for offices, reception areas, lift lobbies and corridors.

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