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03/12/2015 Daikin Applied UK ready for ErP Two years since its drafting, the European Union Ecodesign Directive number EU1253/2014 finally comes into force on January 1st 2016. » Read More

02/12/2015 Chris Grime steps up to SOE international representative SOE (Society of Operations Engineers – the home of IRTE) past president Chris Grime has been appointed as the organisation’s new international representative. » Read More

01/12/2015 Drax chooses LED lighting by Hadar After choosing LED lighting Drax power station has benefited from improved light quality, energy savings and reduced maintenance » Read More

01/12/2015 New partnership for TOC gas analysers Quantitech has been appointed exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland for ErsaTec GmbH, a leading German manufacturer of gas analysers for the measurement of organic gases such as solvents and fuels » Read More

30/11/2015 Air gap robot improves motor inspection without removing rotor Robot gives visual inspection of the stator and rotor core and winding through the air gap without a rotor thread out. » Read More

27/11/2015 In the bank: two royal mint awards for Brammer After scooping a prestigious Working in Partnership Award, Brammer, the UK’s leading supplier of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, capped off a successful ceremony by being named The Royal Mint’s ... » Read More

27/11/2015 Cost effective solutions for worm gearbox repairs As a cost effective alternative to a replacement gearbox Renold Gears is able to offer more repair options when worm gears are worn or damaged. » Read More

26/11/2015 Lincoln QuickLub cuts long-term costs in wind turbine maintenance operations Lincoln Quicklub Lubrication System from SKF boosts wind turbine maintenance efficiency by cutting costs and extending maintenance cycles » Read More

26/11/2015 UK Treasury’s doubling of support for energy research sends positive signal ... Chancellor George Osborne’s announcement in this week’s Spending Review that support for the UK’s energy innovation programme “will be more than doubled”, and that international collaboration in clean energy research will be strengthened, ... » Read More

25/11/2015 Automation of flood defences improves safety Work to improve the flood defences in the North Yorkshire village of Skinningrove is continuing with the help of ECS Engineering Services, which has installed and commissioned the latest improvement to the scheme. » Read More

23/11/2015 Improved accuracy of metering pumps increases control Metering pumps are, in effect, high performance dosing pumps – precision instruments used to accurately transfer controlled volumes of liquids, at constant flow rates, with a wide range of discharge pressures, into a process or system. » Read More

20/11/2015 Ian Chisholm is appointed Managing Director of SOE The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) is marking its next phase in growth by appointing Ian Chisholm IEng FSOE FIRTE as its new managing director. » Read More

20/11/2015 South East Water award Mitsubishi Electric new framework agreement for ... A new framework agreement between South East Water and Mitsubishi Electric has been agreed for four years with an option to extend for a further two years. » Read More

19/11/2015 Higher resolution from infrared cameras Fluke has introduced a high-end, higher resolution model to its latest TiS Performance Series of infrared cameras. » Read More

19/11/2015 UPS for harsh industrial working environments Eaton has launched a next generation industrial UPS designed to withstand harsh working conditions and secure the reliability of critical systems in demanding marine, rail and process industry environments. » Read More

18/11/2015 Vibration switch protects critical assets Hansford Sensors has launched a new compact vibration switch, designed to protect machinery against unexpected shutdown and repair costs. » Read More

18/11/2015 Compact screw compressed air stations deliver big performance in small spaces BOGE Compressors has launched a selection of new screw compressed air stations to extend its C series » Read More

18/11/2015 Lift truck training accreditation launched The Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) has developed what it claims is the UK’s first comprehensive accreditation standard for the training for lift truck managers and supervisors. » Read More

17/11/2015 Condition monitoring of fan units prevents unplanned downtime at thermal paper ... Whether it’s for receipts, ATM machine bank statements or tickets – thermal printer paper is all around us. The paper’s special properties are due to a coating that is applied to the surface of the paper. » Read More

17/11/2015 Market volatility boosts NDT instrument rental fleet investments Despite challenging times in the oil and gas sector, rental equipment specialist Ashtead Technology has continued to invest in its fleet of inspection instruments; adding over £150k worth of equipment. » Read More

16/11/2015 RFID solution unveiled HARTING have introduced a new introductory kit for engineers who are looking to implement RFID solutions. » Read More

16/11/2015 Konecranes flies into action for Bond Offshore Helicopters It was not just Konecranes’ engineering expertise that came under the spotlight recently, but also its logistical capabilities. And it all centred on the world’s leading lifting equipment manufacturer transporting an under-running double ... » Read More

16/11/2015 Interactive guides aid examination compliance A series of interactive online guides from Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) have been published. They explain the importance of comprehensive Through Examination for counterbalance forklifts, telehandlers, rough terrain, man-up and ... » Read More

16/11/2015 Worker killed by falling power press A Wrexham firm was fined a total of £180,000, and ordered to pay £23,300 in after a worker was killed when a machine weighing an estimated half a tonne fell on him. » Read More

13/11/2015 Two awards launched to reward outstanding engineers Two annual engineering awards have launched their 2016 campaigns supported by the Engineering Council. Applications are now open for the 2016 Baroness Platt of Writtle Award and for the 2016 Hawley Award, with respective cash prizes of ... » Read More