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06/07/2018 Mitsubishi launches its most intelligent and agile electric forklift Building on the success of its popular 80-volt, EDiA EX, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has announced the latest addition to its award-winning electric range: EDiA EM. » Read More

06/07/2018 Seven-day wonder Repairing rail generators to hit four-year reliability target » Read More

05/07/2018 Atlas Copco rolls out low reaction tool range Atlas Copco’s pan-European summer roadshow – returning for a second year in the UK – is being used as the launch platform for a range of ‘Low Reaction’ (LRT) handheld tools. » Read More

05/07/2018 Comau launches lightweight exoskeleton for workers Advanced industrial automation solutions provider Comau has unveiled ‘MATE’, a wearable exoskeleton, at Automatica in Munich. » Read More

05/07/2018 CooperOstlund completes peaking plant CHP installation Gas engine specification and maintenance services provider, CooperOstlund, has completed its first UK peaking plant installation. » Read More

05/07/2018 Control Gear recognised as Atlas Copco Compressors Distributor of the Year for ... Atlas Copco has recognised Control Gear, based in Pontypridd, South Wales, as its 2017 Distributor of the Year. » Read More

05/07/2018 Rolling to the world championships All-girl engineering team, Velocity Racing, has qualified for the F1 in Schools World Finals in Singapore in September 2018. » Read More

05/07/2018 Rethink component design for electric vehicles? Steve Hughes, managing director of power quality specialist REO UK, explains the challenges faced by automotive companies designing the next generation of EVs. » Read More

05/07/2018 Predictive maintenance could prevent another CO2 shortage Last month’s carbon dioxide (CO2) shortage caused retailer, Booker, to ration its sales to ten cases of beer per customer, Scotland’s biggest abattoir to close temporarily and Morrisons to suspend delivery of some frozen foods. » Read More

05/07/2018 Ultra-high-pressure valve for liquid hydrogen applications The robust and versatile HP- 40 ultra-high-pressure control valve for liquids and gases is the latest addition to the established range of Badger Meter Control Valves available through liquids handling specialists Pump Engineering. » Read More

05/07/2018 Strathmore foods secures sustainable future through steam Scottish food manufacturer Strathmore Foods has successfully enhanced its health and safety, process productivity, and sustainability performance after an audit of its Forfar plant identified a series of potential improvements. » Read More

05/07/2018 Technological enhancements at AMI Group to meet demand Plant tracking specialist AMI Group has enhanced the company’s range of plant tracking and asset management solutions to meet customer demand - from upgrading the company’s VT tracking devices with Bluetooth connectivity to enhancing the ... » Read More

05/07/2018 How space exploration has benefited materials development Melissa Albeck, CEO of online materials database Matmatch, explains how the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) determination to solve out of this world problems has led to the creation of many things we take for granted. » Read More

04/07/2018 Malt producer raises glass to improved productivity with ABB drive A control package, built around an ABB variable speed drive, eliminates machine stoppages, improves safety and cuts maintenance costs for malt producer. » Read More

04/07/2018 Innovative gear pump ideal for sensitive solids The simple design, reliability, and ease-of-maintenance of internal gear pumps make them a popular choice across a wide range of industrial applications such as general processing, chemicals, oil & gas, food & beverage, refining, plastics, ... » Read More

04/07/2018 CSG delivers Energy from Waste solution A leading national waste management company has embarked on an alternative solution to reducing landfill. » Read More

04/07/2018 Answering the myths behind smart meters Jonathan DiGiacomandrea, applications engineering manager at battery specialist Ultralife Corporation, explains some of the truths behind powering the energy saving devices. » Read More

04/07/2018 Generation III bevel box tested against claims Coventry-based steering system manufacturer, Pailton Engineering has announced the results of the 56-week-long test programme on its new generation three bevel Box. » Read More

04/07/2018 Gas detector from Honeywell listens for gas leaks Searchzone Sonik listens for gas leaks ultrasonically to complement network of fixed gas detectors » Read More

04/07/2018 How to specify a dispensing robot to increase quality and cut costs Automated application of adhesives, potting compounds or encapsulants, sealants, FIP gaskets, temporary masking, lubricants, or other liquids, fluids or pastes provides productivity benefits over manual application, including consistency, ... » Read More

03/07/2018 Automation, 4IR and renewables to drive future growth of UK mechanical ... The UK’s second biggest manufacturing employer has opportunities for growth, according to a new sector report from Santander and EEF. » Read More

03/07/2018 Hexagon introduces the Leica BLK3D Hexagon AB has introduced another solution in its BLK line – the Leica BLK3D – a compact 3D handheld imager that aims to improve productivity by enabling immediate and precise 3D measurements from any image it captures. » Read More

03/07/2018 Mechan set to supply heavy lifting equipment to Panama City Metro Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is expanding its export horizons and preparing to ship its very first order to the Americas. » Read More

03/07/2018 IFR: Industrial robot sales increase worldwide Global sales of industrial robots reached a new record of 380,550 units in 2017 – an increase of 29% compared to the previous year (2016: 294,300 units). » Read More

02/07/2018 AXA unveils forklift truck safety initiative AXA Insurance has teamed up with CCTV and telematics firm VUE to launch a new safety initiative aimed at reducing forklift truck (FLT) accidents. » Read More