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21/10/2024

Sulzer offers electrified distillation solution

Sulzer has announced the global launch of VoltaSplit, an electrified distillation solution that enhances efficiency while enabling the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.

Relying on electricity in lieu of traditional energy-intensive steam boilers, VoltaSplit is said to reduce the direct carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of distillation ... » Read More

18/10/2024 ICS offers new LT fan coils ICS Cool Energy has announced new upgraded LT Fan Coil units to meet the ... » Read More

17/10/2024 FeTu invests £1.5m in base ​Elland-based green energy business FeTu has invested £1.5m in a new ... » Read More

16/10/2024 certifications for Burckhardt ​Burckhardt Compression (US) has achieved ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 ... » Read More

15/10/2024 ARI acquires Warren Controls ARI (Armaturen Albert Richter) has acquired valve control company Warren ... » Read More

14/10/2024 BARA announces new chair BARA (British Automation and Robotics Association) has announced Oliver ... » Read More

11/10/2024 Danfoss launches spiral hose Danfoss Power Solutions has launched a four-wire spiral hose for mobile ... » Read More

02/10/2024

A show of strength

The predictive maintenance market is bulking up at a rapid rate, driven by the rising adoption of increasingly powerful emerging technologies. Brian Wall investigates the sector and finds out what the future might hold

Predictive maintenance (PdM) is big business – and getting bigger. What’s propelling it upward at such a rapid rate? Several ... » Read More

02/10/2024 A strong defence Protecting itself is a big part of any major nation’s economy and attracts a huge focus, especially when the global geopolitical landscape appears unstable. Tom Austin-Morgan reports on some of the major challenges facing ... » Read More

02/10/2024 Shortage solutions Ben Warren, team leader of SPP Pumps’ Future Cell training programme, looks at how considered and well-invested training programmes can overcome the skills shortage and provide engineering opportunities to both apprentices and ... » Read More

02/10/2024 Embracing the AI revolution In an era where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into engineering education stands as a monumental shift. This transformation is not merely about adopting new tools; it’s ... » Read More