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06/02/2018 Compressed air system reduces CO2 emissions for Buxton Press Installing a new Atlas Copco ring main and variable speed driven (VSD) compressor with ancillaries is calculated to result in an annual carbon reduction of approximately 48 tonnes of CO2 for award winning magazine printing company, Buxton ... » Read More

06/02/2018 Pump field services – vital to maintaining reliability Large pumps, such as those operated in the oil and gas, power generation and water industries perform a crucial role and represent a significant investment by the owner. » Read More

06/02/2018 Re-engineering diaphragm valves The diaphragm valve provides an economical control solution for many process applications in a wide range of industries. » Read More

30/01/2018 Prepare your team for the smart factory of the future There’s plenty of discussion about the future of manufacturing and the digital factory, but what does it mean for companies now and how should manufacturers be developing leadership skills to implement the factory of the future? » Read More

29/01/2018 What’s on the rack… The increasing modularity of PLC components means that in principle life has been getting easier for systems integrators of late, with the ability to implement complete automation systems on a single backplane. » Read More

29/01/2018 Official confirmation that Flexcrete coating combats chlorides for at least 29 ... Independent testing carried out at the VINCI Construction Technology Centre in Bedfordshire has officially confirmed that Flexcrete’s Cementitious Coating 851 will provide an effective barrier to chlorides for at least 29 years. » Read More

26/01/2018 Taking pneumatic process control to a new level Automated process control has delivered a host of benefits to industries such as water treatment, food & beverage and pharmaceuticals. Increasing productivity, safety and cleanliness are just a few of the advantages to controlling a range ... » Read More

08/01/2018 Hägglunds Inside Intelligence transforms maintenance Drive and control specialist Bosch Rexroth has introduced Hägglunds Inside Intelligence, a new connectivity suite that provides customers with instant analysis, real-time advice and condition monitoring of Hägglunds hydraulic drive systems. » Read More

05/01/2018 Take scheduled maintenance outside of shutdown periods for improved productivity Dave Atkinson, service centre manager for Oilgear, explains how the company’s years of manufacturing experience help it offer flexible maintenance schedules. » Read More

05/01/2018 Atlas Copco expands QIS generators range to deliver industrial power without ... Atlas Copco has extended its range of QIS generators with the addition of five models that deliver optimised performance in the most demanding industrial environments. » Read More

04/01/2018 Mitsubishi Electric’s smart condition monitoring solution wins 2017 Food ... Mitsubishi Electric has gained further recognition for the innovative Smart Condition Monitoring (SCM) solution, winning the Continuous Improvement category at the 2017 Food Processing Awards. » Read More

04/01/2018 Veolia helps Scottish Water achieve energy self-sufficiency Veolia, the global resource management company is now helping Scottish Water to achieve the target of energy self-sufficiency at its Seafield Wastewater Treatment Works, WwTW, the largest treatment works in the east of Scotland. » Read More

03/01/2018 Bauer gear motors keep water treatment systems running through flood conditions Since long before the industrial revolution, manufacturers have extracted water from local rivers and streams. The process is still widely used today, in applications from energy generation to paper making. » Read More

02/01/2018 FLIR announces FLIR CM275 industrial thermal imaging clamp meter The FLIR test and measurement clamp meter offers datalogging, wireless connectivity and infrared guided measurement technology » Read More

02/01/2018 igus lean energy chain and curved rail systems at MACH 2018 exhibition At this year’s MACH exhibition, which runs from 9th-13th April at the NEC in Birmingham, igus will showcase a wide range of cost-effective, lightweight and maintenance-free bearings and cable management systems for a variety of engineering ... » Read More

13/12/2017 Creating bespoke pressure vessels Pressure vessels are used around the world for a wide variety of applications including water treatment, food manufacture, scientific research and industrial manufacturing. Such diversity means that the designs for individual applications ... » Read More

12/12/2017 Renishaw celebrates educational programme’s success Gloucestershire based engineering and scientific technologies company, Renishaw, has celebrated the success of twelve graduates of the SS Great Britain Trust’s flagship educational programme, Future Brunels. » Read More

12/12/2017 Moving large loads The world record for the heaviest object pulled over 100 feet belongs to a US reverend who pulled a 68-tonne lorry. This is an impressive achievement, but one that manufacturing plant engineers must regularly equal using specialist ... » Read More

12/12/2017 Three military trends you need to know The nature of the threat posed by terrorism and criminal organisations is changing. In recent years, military forces, border agencies, airports and transport police have had to rapidly develop new ways of thwarting those with malicious ... » Read More

11/12/2017 First Terex Finlay machine for waste management company A family-owned recycling and plant hire company has bought its first crusher from Finlay Plant Northern. » Read More

11/12/2017 Eliminating poor quality electrical components In 1897, the conflicts between the increased use of bicycles alongside horses and pedestrians in Germany created chaos and disruption on the roads. Implementing a less disruptive system for the different methods of transport became ... » Read More

08/12/2017 High performance actuator range is compact and rugged INMOCO, the motion control specialist, has introduced new electric servo actuators into its product offering. Made in California by Diakont, DA Series actuators are ruggedly built and offer long, reliable service for demanding industries ... » Read More

08/12/2017 Generating increased wind turbine lifespan Jason Horton, Regional Operations Director (South) at Sulzer, looks at the benefits of creating a partnership with a specialist maintenance provider in terms of improved lifespan and reliability of wind turbines. » Read More

07/12/2017 Portable test kit enables multi-track thickness measurements A robust, portable, non-contact capacitive bench test kit for measuring the thickness variation of automotive brake discs is now available from Micro-Epsilon. » Read More

07/12/2017 Dedicated calibration instrument reduces cost and complexity of calibrating ... The Yokogawa LS3300 is a new dedicated, stand-alone and cost-effective calibrator that is designed to reduce the cost and complexity of calibrating power meters and analysers with accuracies up to 0.15 percent. » Read More