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Control
Automation
02/11/2023 Removing rust Laser cleaning systems are becoming more affordable and available for all ... » Read More


02/11/2023 Automation demand is rising More than 1,200 exhibitors from around the world are expected to attend ... » Read More

Siemens links with ServiceNow - 23/11/2023
Schaeffler expands range - 16/11/2023
Daudruy adopts ERP - 15/11/2023
Parker launches valves - 14/11/2023
Sick launches data platform - 10/11/2023

Drives
and Motors
31/05/2023 New efficiency rules New efficiency rules for electric motors will take effect in the EU from ... » Read More


31/05/2023 IMI's forklift qualifications Forklift trucks with electric drive units are becoming increasingly ... » Read More

Fein launches clamping tool - 15/06/2023
Pressboost converts booster - 05/04/2023
Mitsubishi offers kit - 31/03/2023
KEB uses power analyser - 01/03/2023
Door firm triples throughput - 01/02/2023

Energy and Environment
02/11/2023 Blockchain in nuclear sector The nuclear sector has more responsibility than most to manage ... » Read More


02/11/2023 Cracks in nuclear pipework The shutdown of reactors across France last year came as a shock to many, ... » Read More

Jacobs wins nuclear contracts - 20/11/2023
?Carrier helps Cotteswold - 23/10/2023
Hydrogen Europe welcomes T&Cs - 20/10/2023
Air France links with Airbus - 17/10/2023
GEA supplies heat system - 10/10/2023

Facilities
Management Services
12/10/2023 Safety fears over RAAC Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete has come under intense scrutiny ... » Read More


12/10/2023 Building ahead To comply with the Building Safety Act, engineers will have to prove their ... » Read More

Siemens launches suite - 26/10/2023
FIS launches guide - 23/10/2023
New fire safety guidance - 17/10/2023
WTG lifts pose safety risk - 12/10/2023
Siltbuster trials valves - 05/10/2023

Health and
Safety
31/08/2023 Analysing gas Gas analysers are used to measure the chemical composition or some other ... » Read More


21/06/2023 Less persistent chemicals New policies are being proposed for the control, disposal, and eventual ... » Read More

New fire safety guidance - 17/10/2023
RealWear to launch headset - 12/10/2023
Bürkert delivers gas system - 04/10/2023
XPO rolls out exoskeleton - 04/10/2023
Ruhrpumpen builds pump centre - 02/10/2023

Legislation and Compliance
02/11/2023 Using experts in disputes Expert determination is an effective and swift way to resolve disputes, ... » Read More


02/11/2023 Comment: ‘I am independent’ How independent must inspectors be? LOLER ACOP Reg 9, paragraph 295, ... » Read More

Air-operated pump range grows - 14/09/2022
Siemens closes Brightly deal - 23/08/2022
Solvay wins safety award - 19/08/2022
AEMT: virtual Ex training - 22/07/2022
UK workplace fatality figures - 18/07/2022

Maintenance Repair and Operations
02/11/2023 Making maintenance safer According to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, 6% of helicopter ... » Read More


02/11/2023 Hybrid bearing benefits Not all industrial bearings use steel as their exclusive construction ... » Read More

IMI unveils monitoring tool - 30/10/2023
Valmet releases solution - 26/10/2023
NSK provides bearing data - 20/10/2023
Timken to acquire iMech - 19/10/2023
Carter showcases gimbals - 16/10/2023

Plant
Equipment
02/11/2023 Hybrid bearing benefits Not all industrial bearings use steel as their exclusive construction ... » Read More


02/11/2023 Blockchain in nuclear sector The nuclear sector has more responsibility than most to manage ... » Read More

Elta helps Helical Technology - 24/11/2023
Certification for Ametek firm - 23/11/2023
Sulzer supports MOSS project - 22/11/2023
ABB to explore mine hoists - 22/11/2023
Jacobs wins nuclear contracts - 20/11/2023

Plant
Practice
12/10/2023 Safety fears over RAAC Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete has come under intense scrutiny ... » Read More


12/10/2023 Dealing with RAAC In comments posted last month, the Institution of Structural Engineers ... » Read More

DNV project reaches milestone - 21/11/2023
Miros wins OSD contact - 17/11/2023
TSSA issues warning - 24/10/2023
RAIB issues report - 18/10/2023
Air France links with Airbus - 17/10/2023

Test and Measurement
31/08/2023 Real-time digital twins Germany’s International Centre for Networked Adaptive Production (ICNAP) ... » Read More


31/08/2023 Analysing gas Gas analysers are used to measure the chemical composition or some other ... » Read More

Ansible Motion links with AB - 13/11/2023
Sick launches data platform - 10/11/2023
NWG uses Siemens platform - 09/10/2023
New process for sausage skins - 25/09/2023
Seeq links with Databricks - 12/09/2023

Training
Skills
12/10/2023 Safety fears over RAAC Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete has come under intense scrutiny ... » Read More


12/10/2023 Comment: View from the top For well over 10 years now, I have supported the Engineering Council at ... » Read More

RAIB issues report - 18/10/2023
WTG lifts pose safety risk - 12/10/2023
IOGP issues safety alert - 11/10/2023
XPO gets employer recognition - 01/09/2023
EGA utilises wearable tech - 18/08/2023

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