<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[EMP Designs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specialists in bespoke electronic design, lighting control, and engineering solutions for film, TV, theatre and live events.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:54:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/hu/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Hordozható, nagy pontosságú hőmérsékletmérő rendszer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Az EMP Designs egy hordozható, akkumulátoros mérőrendszer elektronikáját fejlesztette ki, amely a precíz energiaközlést nagy pontosságú hőmérséklet-figyeléssel ötvözi. A projekt a precíziós teljesítményszabályozást, az adatgyűjtést, az alacsony energiafogyasztású működést és a vezeték nélküli kommunikációt egyesítette, hogy egy speciális mérési igényből gyakorlatias, hordozható eszköz szülessen.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/hu/post/portable-high-accuracy-thermal-measurement-system-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acf6aa1c633bac128de0f55</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:44:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_e79ee0decb3447fab4a31de79066a2aa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Öttengelyes mozgásvezérlő rendszer kelti életre a magával ragadó moziélményt]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMP Designs designed and commissioned a custom five-axis motion control system for an immersive theatrical attraction. Using Beckhoff automation technology, synchronised servo drives, and TwinSAFE functional safety, the system animated a large steel cage, drawbridge, and sliding door while integrating seamlessly with the venue's wider show control infrastructure. Discover how precision motion control helped bring this dramatic live entertainment experience to life.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/hu/post/%C3%B6ttengelyes-mozg%C3%A1svez%C3%A9rl%C5%91-rendszer-kelti-%C3%A9letre-a-mag%C3%A1val-ragad%C3%B3-mozi%C3%A9lm%C3%A9nyt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acf4c442dd457241db2ff07</guid><category><![CDATA[Egyedi mozgásvezérlő és automatizál]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:33:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_34a6eaea5f3a48028b056a534c06a894~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portable High-Accuracy Thermal Measurement System]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMP Designs developed the electronics for a portable, battery-powered measurement system combining precise energy delivery with high-accuracy temperature monitoring. The project brought together precision power control, data acquisition, low-power operation and wireless communications to turn a specialist measurement requirement into a practical portable device.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/portable-high-accuracy-thermal-measurement-system</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abe0b677908d26646f0cb0a</guid><category><![CDATA[Electronic Design & Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:00:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_e79ee0decb3447fab4a31de79066a2aa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developing an IO-Link Fluid Level Sensor]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMP Designs developed a bespoke IO-Link solution for HR Wallingford to modernise the communication and control of its wave-height measurement system. Building on our previous EtherCAT-based work, the project required us to create a reliable, high-speed interface capable of integrating specialist sensing hardware with modern industrial control systems. The result is a compact, robust solution designed specifically around HR Wallingford’s operational requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/developing-an-io-link-fluid-level-sensor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab287e89d1e8a5c4d3f5933</guid><category><![CDATA[Electronic Design & Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:42:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_1e0cb82b5d304677ba9cae98546a91f1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspiring the Next Generation of Electronics Designers]]></title><description><![CDATA[We welcomed GCSE students from The Wavell School to EMP Designs to support their Systems and Control studies. Sharing our electronics design capabilities is a chance to connect classroom learning with industry and inspire the next generation of designers and engineers.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/inspiring-the-next-generation-of-electronics-designers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abf7c760ab8a0ef378ab77e</guid><category><![CDATA[EMP Designs Ltd News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:55:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_aa1b77b9e98a4f1ba33134bc3010b879~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solving Zero-Cross Detection Problems in High-Power Lighting Systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMP Designs is developing a more robust zero-cross detection method for high-power film and TV lighting systems, designed to distinguish genuine mains zero crossings from waveform disturbances caused by heavy loads, long cable runs and shared three-phase neutrals.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/solving-zero-cross-detection-problems-in-high-power-lighting-systems</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab284d0703293e421742075</guid><category><![CDATA[Lighting & Lighting Control Systems]]></category><category><![CDATA[Electronic Design & Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_6491cf132377435388a65a2715f4cb9a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Automated Illusion Cabinet]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMP Designs retrofitted an existing display cabinet with a bespoke automated motion-control system to create a convincing “appearing object” illusion. Hidden actuators, stepper-driven mechanisms, sensors, safety systems and show-control integration work together behind the scenes so the audience sees only the effect.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/automated-illusion-cabinet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab281e7a6d8d9eec9354332</guid><category><![CDATA[Bespoke Motion Control & Automated]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_4f78931fec804f8fb598eedf7028db8e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking Control of Time on Set – Introducing Clock Con]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clock Con is EMP Designs’ compact wireless clock controller for film, TV and theatre, giving productions remote, repeatable control of clock hands. Set or recall exact times, hold positions, run in real time or accelerate the hands, with web-based and Radio DMX control built in.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/taking-control-of-time-on-set-introducing-clock-con</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab2759ea6d8d9eec93527d5</guid><category><![CDATA[Bespoke Electronics for Props]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:39:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_b1f7bfd87bcf474eaeab0b314b935b14~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can EMP Build It? A Camera-Ready, Radio-Controlled Torch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can EMP build a camera-ready, radio-controlled torch inside an existing prop? We developed compact electronics to provide flicker-free LED output, improved colour, adjustable brightness and remote control, all while retaining the original appearance of the torch.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/can-emp-build-it-a-camera-ready-radio-controlled-torch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9fc521b373966c3b6003aa</guid><category><![CDATA[Lighting & Lighting Control Systems]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bespoke Electronics for Props]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:32:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_cb37e89618b544a0a1f08d45dfcd74ec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can EMP Build it? High Output Light Panel: 200W of Light in a Very Small Space]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a project needs a huge amount of high-quality light in a very small space, an off-the-shelf solution isn’t always enough. We designed a custom circular PCB using high-output, high-CRI five-colour LEDs to create a compact light panel capable of delivering around 200W of LED power.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/can-emp-build-it-high-output-light-panel-200w-of-light-in-a-very-small-space</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9690d35a8aaad310cb1fde</guid><category><![CDATA[Bespoke Electronics for Props]]></category><category><![CDATA[Lighting & Lighting Control Systems]]></category><category><![CDATA[Electronic Design & Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:57:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/00c0c0_7e08f813d83a43d2a29ddd0f9aff5549/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controlling Time: A Radio DMX Clock Controller for Film and Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A standard clock can quickly become a continuity problem on a film set. We developed a bespoke Radio DMX clock controller that allows the hands to be positioned, stopped, reset and moved remotely — making it easy to repeat takes or create accelerated time effects for film and theatre.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/controlling-time-a-radio-dmx-clock-controller-for-film-and-theatre</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a914f7d5635ed66de232d86</guid><category><![CDATA[Electronic Design & Manufacturing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bespoke Electronics for Props]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:39:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_c0867de396874aceb1300f68b685702d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_293,h_164,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can EMP Build It? Electronics Designed Around the Prop]]></title><description><![CDATA[What happens when the electronics need to fit the prop, rather than the prop being designed around the electronics? Starting with a client's 3D model, we designed a custom PCB combining precisely positioned LEDs, wireless control, battery power and charging into one integrated solution.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/can-emp-build-it-electronics-designed-around-the-prop</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a842ed3fd332fb3c7ef1eb2</guid><category><![CDATA[Lighting & Lighting Control Systems]]></category><category><![CDATA[Electronic Design & Manufacturing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bespoke Electronics for Props]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_32d10e83a4d141a2a072f557c0ec85b7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing Engineers at EMP Designs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three EMP Designs apprentices have reached major milestones in their engineering careers. We’re celebrating Lewis, Oliver and Teo’s achievements, thanking them for their hard work, and looking at why developing the next generation of engineers is so important to us.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/growing-engineers-at-emp-designs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8c4a3c8c800d51388c2981</guid><category><![CDATA[EMP Designs Ltd News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:52:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_0453b83a74c1401aafef09caab6cffe5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding the Right Controller Just Got Easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing the right lighting controller doesn’t need to mean comparing endless specifications. Our new Product Selector helps narrow down the options based on your application, guiding you towards the EMP Designs products that best match your channel count, power, size and control requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/finding-the-right-controller-just-got-easier</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a885ded2c8a2db2a5154c7c</guid><category><![CDATA[EMP Designs Ltd News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:28:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_47f643a2070049068f318fd63543399e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_501,h_349,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can EMP Build It? Turning a Pixel Effect into a Film-Set Solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[A client came to us wanting to control a 16 × 16 RGB pixel panel on set — but 768 channels meant more DMX capacity than they had available. By moving the intelligence into the PX1, we could turn hundreds of individual pixel channels into a handful of simple creative controls. A perfect example of “Can EMP build it?”]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/can-emp-build-it-turning-a-pixel-effect-into-a-film-set-solution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8428d908752169b9a9444b</guid><category><![CDATA[Lighting & Lighting Control Systems]]></category><category><![CDATA[Electronic Design & Manufacturing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bespoke Electronics for Props]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:04:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_9773989ae6d642dbb2d8a82bb8cf2fb8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which LV5 Controller Is Right for You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not sure which LV controller is right for your application? Compare the LV5, LV5 HP, LV5 Pico and LV5 Femto to find the right combination of power, size and control for your project.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/which-lv-controller-is-right-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7f2d9df054de9c4df4ff24</guid><category><![CDATA[Lighting & Lighting Control Systems]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bespoke Electronics for Props]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:19:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_3f452068ae7f4a21b483d16e1e4cbf1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_440,h_262,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can You Make Five by Friday?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the technology you need doesn’t exist – and the deadline is fast approaching – you need more than a traditional manufacturer. At EMP Designs, we specialise in turning ideas into working technology quickly. From one-off prototypes to small production runs, our in-house design and manufacturing capabilities mean that when a customer asks, “Can you make five by Friday?”, the answer is often yes.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/can-you-make-five-by-friday</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7da246bc8e587d439be30b</guid><category><![CDATA[Bespoke Electronics for Props]]></category><category><![CDATA[Electronic Design & Manufacturing]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:18:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_076479daeb4f4a79ac57ef870acfd2aa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candlelight, under complete control. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A quick demonstration of our Candelair LED candles smoothly dimming and switching on and off together.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/candlelight-under-complete-control</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7b2ee5bc8e587d4395fca8</guid><category><![CDATA[Lighting & Lighting Control Systems]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bespoke Electronics for Props]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:25:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_715cbd63e7ad4fe0bfa9f5eb5bb763f0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_677,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Camberley to the World: Taking EMP Designs Worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMP Designs is growing beyond the UK. From our base in Camberley, Surrey, we design and manufacture specialist electronic products for the film, television, theatre, lighting and creative industries. As our product range grows, so does our international reach. Discover how we're making EMP Designs products easier to find, purchase and support worldwide while continuing to manufacture here in Britain.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/from-camberley-to-the-world-taking-emp-designs-global</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a79953b7e238b0b8ae5bb8d</guid><category><![CDATA[EMP Designs Ltd News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_db9e4af620d0492796ab851c3d40aae2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_537,h_342,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Journey of a PCB Through the EMP Designs Workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why does EMP Designs choose to manufacture in the UK? By keeping electronics design, PCB assembly, firmware development, prototyping and testing under one roof, we can move from concept to working hardware in days, not weeks. Discover how our in-house approach delivers faster development, greater quality control and the flexibility to create bespoke electronic solutions for customers across a wide range of industries.]]></description><link>https://www.empdesigns.co.uk/post/the-journey-of-a-pcb-through-the-emp-designs-workshop</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f2dd3bd30a9e3e57d1f92</guid><category><![CDATA[Lighting & Lighting Control Systems]]></category><category><![CDATA[Electronic Design & Manufacturing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Bespoke Electronics for Props]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/00c0c0_89bdb5efe07c439d94fe44f79c756b78~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>EMP Designs</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>