http://www.gdsinstruments.com GDS Instruments News feed. Wed, 07 Feb 2011 14:20:24 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/jobs/index.htm Due to continuing growth and expansion an exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic developer with the capability, drive and motivation to spearhead new product development and assist with the maintenance of existing software. wed, 11th January 2012 07:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/indian_geotechnical_conference_kochi_2011.htm December 15th to 17th saw the annual Indian Geotechnical Conference take place in Kochi, in the southern Indian state of Kerrala. Karl Snelling, Managing Director of GDS Instruments attended to once again support our Indian agents Aimil. Tue, 9th January 2011 07:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/gds_introduction_to_soil_and_rock_testing.htm The following 5 part series has been written to define the aims and means of the GDS computer controlled instrumentation and machines used in the testing of soil and rock for geotechnical and geological engineering purposes. Thur, 8th December 2011 07:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/new_staff_and_office_expansion.htm GDS are pleased to introduce the newest members of our team. The company have also recently expanded their office and warehouse space to include the adjoining building. Thur, 8th December 2011 07:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/2011_Pan-Am_CGS_Geotechnical_Conference_in_Toronto.htm GDS Instruments has recently returned from Toronto, where they exhibited at the 2011 Pan-Am CGS Geotechnical Conference, alongside their Canadian agent Hoskin Scientific. Mon, 7th November 2011 07:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/GDS exhibit at the 15th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Athens.htm GDS has recently returned from Athens where they exhibited at the 15th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. GDS were the only exhibitor to have a fully functional dynamic triaxial testing system on show along with a pressure, volume controller and a set of bender elements. Wed, 28th September 2011 07:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/gds_queens_award_features_on_frontpage_of_iod_autumn_newsletter.htm The autumn edition of the Institute of Directors IoD Hampshire and Isle of Wight Newsletter, features GDS winning their Queens award for Enterprise in International Trade on its front-page. Tue, 27th September 2011 07:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/gds_visit_buckingham_palace_to%20recieve_award_from_the_queen.htm Thursday 14th July 2011, Patrick Hooker, Chairman and Chief Executive and Jenny Hooker, HR Director of GDS Instruments were invited to Buckingham Palace to receive their Queens award from her royal highness the Queen. Wed, 20th July 2011 07:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/queens_award_and_gds_feature_in_the_latest_issue_of_building_design_and_construction_magazine.htm This months edition of Building Design and Construction Magazine features articles on the Queens Award and GDS Instruments. Tue, 19th July 2011 07:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/GDS_presented_with_queens_award_for%20_enterprise_in_international_trade_by_dame_mary_fagan.htm Wednesday June the 15th marked GDS' first royal visit. On this occasion it was the presentation ceremony for winning the Queens Award for Enterprise in International Trade 2011. The day started with a host of guests, suppliers and staff all mingling together in great anticipation of our royal guests. First to arrive was the Lord-Lieutenant's Cadet George Harker-Smith, followed by the Deputy Lieutenant Khalid Aziz, both whom were dressed in full regalia. The Lord-Lieutenant Dame Mary Fagan then arrived to a traditional welcome from the Deputy Lieutenant and Cadet before being met by our HR Director Jenny Hooker. Thur, 16th June 2011 07:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/bga_annual_conference.htm GDS Instruments recently exhibited at the BGA's annual conference and exhibition in London. The conference was a showcase of the best of British Geotechnics and included presentations from a number of leading Universities and commercial companies. Thur, 9th June 2011 07:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/14th_asian_regional_conference_on_soil_mechanics_and_geotechnical_engineering.htm GDS Instruments have recently returned from Hong Kong, where they exhibited at the 14th Asian regional conference on Soil Dynamics and Geotechnical Engineering alongside their Chinese agent, Earth Products China. The conference and exhibition was held over four days and included topics such as, Geotechnics for transportation and infrastructure, ground improvements, and slopes and foundations to name but a few. Mon, 30th May 2011 07:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/global_digital_systems_gds_win_queens_award_for_enterprise_in_international_trade_category.htm Global Digital Systems Ltd is very pleased to announce that we have been presented with the most prestigious corporate award made in the UK, The Queen's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category. GDS design, develop and manufacture hardware and software for testing the mechanical properties of soils and rocks. This technology is important in geotechnical engineering and a key element of infrastructure development. Thur, 21st Apr 2011 07:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/jobs/index.htm The successful Mechanical Design Engineer will have 3D design skills applied to materials testing machines and have worked on projects from concept to completion. They will need to produce designs that meet targets for feasibility, performance, costs, quality, safety, legislation and timing. The person appointed for the Geotechnical Engineer position, will be required to carry out installation and training of systems on customer sites both in the UK and abroad. This position would suit someone with a geotechnical background who has used this knowledge in a laboratory testing environment. Mon, 4th Apr 2011 07:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/jobs/index.htm GDS is currently seeking to appoint a person who will assist with QA and test for existing and new products prior to shipping. The person appointed will also be required to carry out installation and training of systems on customer sites both in the UK and abroad. Tue, 29th Mar 2011 07:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/geofrontiers_exhibition_and_conference_2011.htm GDS Instruments, recently returned from Dallas, Texas, where GDS exhibited at GeoFrontiers 2011. GeoFrontiers is an event which focuses on Advances in Geotechnical Engineering. The event attracted a record-setting 1900+ participants, which was evident on the amount of activity we received at our stand. On the stand, Jerry was showcasing our V2 Standard Controller, alongside a set of our bender elements transducers, just a couple of the unique products we manufacture at GDS. Mon, 28th Mar 2011 08:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/children_in_need_fundraising.htm Friday 19th November saw GDS Instruments take part raising money for Children in Need. BBC Children in Need is the BBC's UK corporate charity. The annual telethon aim is to help raise those crucial pennies needed to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. The event see fundraiser all over the country take part in activates to raise money. Fri, 19th Nov 2010 08:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/indian_geotechnical_conference_geotrendz.htm GDS Instruments recently returned from India where GDS exhibited alongside their Indian agent Aimil Limited, at the Indian Geotechnical Conference, Geotrendz. The conference aim was to bring together professional engineers, academics researchers industrialists and others, with interest in Geotechnical Engineering. Tue, 11th Jan 2011 08:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/news2010_oct.htm It was a cold Sunday morning as I headed off to meet up with my teammates from the newly formed Team GDS. So cold in fact, that I had to scrape the ice of my car! Team GDS is made up of James Hopkins, Nick Warren and Richard Brown, all staff here at GDS Instruments. Our challenge today though, was not to design/build/market a new piece of material testing equipment, it was to tackle the elements head on. Tue, 17th Aug 2010 08:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/news2010_aug_gds_tv.htm Discovery HD series Mystery Investigator sent Olly Steeds to Greece, to investigate the destruction of Atlantis. According to the philosopher Plato, Atlantis was an advanced civilization that sank beneath the waves. Tue, 17th Aug 2010 08:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/news2010_feb_Comp.htm We had a great response to our competition, thank you for all your entries. It was a picture sent in from Igor Petrovic at the Faculty of Geotehcnical Engineering, University of Zabgreb that we choose as our winner. Tue, 16th Feb 2010 08:48:27 GMT http://www.gdsinstruments.com/news/news2009_dec_youtube.htm GDS Instruments has launched its first training videos on You Tube. A 6 part Enterprise Level Dynamic Triaxial Testing System training video is now available to view on our own You Tube channel. The training videos show, in real-time, how to set up the testing equipment with GDSLABS and perform a series of soil tests. Videos of additional products are also available to watch. Tue, 15th Dec 2009 08:48:27 GMT