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News
12/02/2025

Robotics Research: How Asia, Europe and America Invest

The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has published findings that analyse the official funding strategies in robotics in Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Economies around the world are investing in robotics to support industry and society. However, government research and development (R&D) programs are following different strategies."The ...
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12/02/2025 BCAS offers apprentice pack To coincide with this year's National Apprenticeship Week, the British ... » Read More


11/02/2025 Rainbow expands network Michigan-based Shelving + Rack Systems has announced its role as a ... » Read More


11/02/2025 Schneider offers advice Schneider Electric has released a statement during National ... » Read More
10/02/2025 Xylem to host online showcase ​Xylem is to share insights on a partnership with Yorkshire Water that led ... » Read More


10/02/2025 Dürr deepens ties with Licap Dürr Systems and Licap Technologies are working together to drive the ... » Read More


07/02/2025 BCAS launches NVQ The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has launched its NVQ Level 3 ... » Read More
Features
04/02/2025

Boosted boiler cleaning

A novel boiler cleaning technology originally designed for waste-to-energy plants is now being embraced by various other engineering sectors, too. Louise Davis hears how this solution is proving a gamechanger for both cleaning and maintenance efforts

Today’s industrial steam boilers are built to last. These robust workhorses will remain ...
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04/02/2025 A hot topic Louise Davis showcases the latest product innovations and explores how thermal imaging technology is being put to use in a variety of engineering applications » Read More


04/02/2025 Train and gain When it comes to environmental spillage and incident management, the importance of training knows no bounds. Brian Wall reports » Read More


04/02/2025 Troubled waters Anglian Water is committed to supplying clean drinking water and recycling it safely, and has collaborated with technology provider Samotics to anticipate a rotor’s mechanical unbalance, preventing catastrophic consequences. Tom ... » Read More
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Europump registrations open
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Eddisons appoints director
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Maple Leaf uses Ishida tech
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Troubled waters
Anglian Water is committed to supplying clean drinking ...
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Boosted boiler cleaning
A novel boiler cleaning technology originally designed for ...
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Train and gain
When it comes to environmental spillage and incident ...