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27/03/2024 RAIB: tram derailment at Bulwell RAIB (Rail Accident Investigation Branch) has released a report into a derailment of a tram at Bulwell, Nottingham on 12 June 2023. » Read More

27/03/2024 Flexicon system built to 3-A sanitary standards Flexicon has launched its Twin Tilt-Down Flexible Screw Conveyor system with dual hoppers on a common mobile base, constructed and finished to 3-A sanitary standards. » Read More

26/03/2024 Celeros unveils Quick Opening Closures Celeros Flow Technology has launched a solution to prevent the premature failure of quick opening closure during normal process operations. » Read More

26/03/2024 DNV embarks on hydrogen blending feasibility study DNV is carrying out feasibility studies for Enbridge and FortisBC Energy to determine the percentage of hydrogen that can be safely transported through natural gas pipeline infrastructure. » Read More

25/03/2024 Schneider hosts customer event Schneider Electric presented insights into the latest innovations in industrial control, automation and robotics during an exclusive customer event at its innovation hub in Marktheidenfeld, Germany. » Read More

25/03/2024 Hitachi Energy appoints CEO Hitachi Energy has confirmed Andreas Schierenbeck is to replace Claudio Facchin as CEO from 1 July. » Read More

22/03/2024 Sick updates code reader Sick has added liquid lens technology to its image-based code reader Lector 61X to deliver infinitely-variable focal adjustment and an extended depth of field. » Read More

21/03/2024 Schneider launches EcoStruxure in UK & Ireland Schneider Electric has launched a service in the UK and Ireland to extend the lifespan of oil transformers and reduce downtime. » Read More

20/03/2024 MAN automates production logistics with Soto robots Jungheinrich robotics company Magazino provided a Soto robot to autonomously transport supplies at a MAN site in Nuremberg, Germany. » Read More

19/03/2024 Sensonics optimises gas flows and pressures ?Sensonics’s Sentry G3 machine protection system is said to have been providing overspeed protection across a range of power generation for more than 20 years. » Read More

18/03/2024 Celeros offers heavy duty BB3 pumps Celeros Flow Technology is offering heavy duty BB3 pumps that are said to provide a versatile flow control solution in most multistage applications. » Read More

15/03/2024 New firmware for KEB drive controllers KEB Automation has announced that its Combivert F6 and S6 drive controllers are now available with a new firmware that includes a special highlight: CAN cross-communication. » Read More

14/03/2024 Sulzer turbocompressors aid yeast fermentation process Argentina-based Refineria del Centro chose Sulzer to provide six completely oil-free HST turbocompressors for its factory near Cordoba. » Read More

13/03/2024 Infor solution helps AWL AWL is to deploy Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise as its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for its material handling business unit to support volume production. » Read More

12/03/2024 Electric drive achieves easter egg flavour combinations Mondelez chose Festo electric drive technology for a new automated chocolate Easter egg mixing installation at its site in Herentals, Belgium. » Read More

11/03/2024 Burckhardt cylinder helps shipping company Burckhardt provided a customised second-hand cylinder to an unnamed shipping company that faced a malfunctioning compressor aboard one of its vessels. » Read More

08/03/2024 Veolia starts treatment for nitrous oxide canisters Veolia has started the first UK process lines for the safe treatment of nitrous oxide canisters. » Read More

07/03/2024 SPP Pumps enters alliance SPP Pumps and Rodelta Pumps International have agreed to form a joint process & chemical solutions division. » Read More

06/03/2024 Schneider solution boosts digitalisation Schneider Electric has launched a digital solution that collects and aggregates data across industrial operations to develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for short interval management (SIM) meetings. » Read More

05/03/2024 Master Fluid Solutions appoints head of laboratory Master Fluid Solutions has appointed Dr Christine Fuchs head of laboratory, where she will lead an expansion of the research and development unit. » Read More

04/03/2024 Dana to sell European hydraulics business Dana is to sell its European hydraulics business to HPI Group as part of an ongoing evaluation of its operations and product portfolio. » Read More

01/03/2024 DNV updates standard for marine operations DNV has updated DNV-ST-N001, the standard used for the design and planning of marine operations for offshore wind, subsea cables and oil and gas assets. » Read More

29/02/2024 Sport-Tiedje automates warehouse Germany-based retail company Sport-Tiedje is automating its new logistics centre with driverless transport systems from Ek Robotics. » Read More

28/02/2024 Finning offers advice at Irish Skipper 2024 Finning UK & Ireland offered insights into how to support the longevity of engines when it discussed its marine power solutions at the Irish Skipper Expo. » Read More

27/02/2024 Jan Drömer takes over chairmanship of VDMA Jan Drömer, chief information officer at Ek Robotics, will take over the chairmanship of the VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Association for the next two years. » Read More