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14/02/2013 Siemens launches new controller generation In a blaze of publicity this week (12 February 2013), Siemens Industry launched its latest PLC, the Simatic S7-1500, as a next generation controller family for medium to high-end machine and plant automation. » Read More

13/02/2013 Hand-held vibration meter for maintenance engineers Monitran chose today's (13 February 2013) Southern Manufacturing exhibition in Farnborough, to launch its hand-held vibration meter, aimed at condition monitoring for pumps, motors, gearboxes etc. » Read More

13/02/2013 Atlas Copco compressors keep pace with Michell Instruments expansion Moisture and humidity instrumentation specialist Michell Instruments says its compressor plant supplier is keeping up well with the company's growing production demands. » Read More

12/02/2013 Maritime carbon capture and storage to cut emissions by 65 per cent A project on chemical capture, liquefaction and temporary storage of CO2 on-board ships has revealed that the concept is technically feasible and capable of cutting maritime emissions by 65%. » Read More

11/02/2013 Outlook is bright for Tobermore energy costs Northern Ireland based Tobermore, which manufactures concrete paving blocks and slabs, has installed 204 Suntech monocrystalline solar panels and now expects to generate electricity equivalent to its use. » Read More

11/02/2013 Spirax Sarco supports Young Enterprise students Spirax Sarco is helping young people to develop their business and entrepreneurial skills by lending support to the Gloucestershire Young Enterprise programme. » Read More

08/02/2013 Mitsubishi Electric technology helps train future engineers A process industries training rig built at Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA) and opened late last year is using Mitsubishi Electric PLCs, HMIs (human machine interfaces) and control software. » Read More

08/02/2013 Flir adds free wireless to high-end thermal imaging New owners of the Flir T640 and T620 thermal cameras can now transmit images and radiometric data to their mobile devices wirelessly, using a freely downloadable app from the iPad app store. » Read More

07/02/2013 Emerson machinery health moves into reciprocating compressors Critical reciprocating compressors have been added to the portfolio of plant equipment now protected by Emerson Process Management's Smart Machinery Health system. » Read More

07/02/2013 Bloodhound SSC’s Richard Noble to open IMHX 2013 IMHX (the International Materials Handling Exhibition, which runs from 19—22 March at the NEC) will be opened by Richard Noble OBE, the driving force behind the new land speed record attempt. » Read More

06/02/2013 BFPA publishes new fluid injection injury guidelines A new guideline document addressing the issue of hydraulic fluid injection injury has been launched by the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA). » Read More

06/02/2013 Honda fined £10,000 for Swindon factory accident Car manufacturer Honda has pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety regulations after a worker lost two fingers at its Swindon plant. » Read More

06/02/2013 Pay-as-you-save energy deal is a hit with sweet manufacturer Blackpool-based Tangerine Confectionery has cut its energy bill through the installation of combined heat and power (CHP) systems, funded through a pay-as-you-save scheme with no upfront investment. » Read More

05/02/2013 World’s first AP1000 containment vessel top head set at China Sanmen Unit 1 The AP1000 containment vessel top head for the nuclear island of Unit 1 at the Sanmen site in China has successfully been set. » Read More

05/02/2013 Thermal fluid specialist urges uptake of food-grade oil Thermal oil specialist Global Heat Transfer is calling for the food and pharmaceutical industries to ensure that they are using compliant food-grade (FG) thermal fluids in heat transfer applications. » Read More

04/02/2013 Explosion-proof motors to drive pumping heart of Brazilian refinery The Petrobras Abreu e Lima refinery, in Ipojuca, Brazil – the first built with Brazilian technology throughout – will be turning up production, using WEG motors also manufactured in Brazil. » Read More

04/02/2013 Bespoke grid coupling saves 10,000-tonne press pump Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering (SFEL) is reporting success with a bespoke grid coupling, designed and manufactured for a very large water pump by Altra Industrial Couplings. » Read More

04/02/2013 Intellect launches Automate Britain campaign for 2013 Automation and robotics are not only critical to the UK government's aspiration to rebalance the economy in favour of manufacturing, but also to rebuilding the UK as a net high-tech exporting nation. » Read More

01/02/2013 Hand-held oil checker to revolutionise industry Engineering firm AV Technology has launched a hand-held oil condition checker that it claims will revolutionise the way plant engineers manage and monitor machinery lubrication. » Read More

01/02/2013 Endress and Hauser celebrates its 60th anniversary Measurement and automation engineering firm Endress+Hauser is celebrating 60 years of business today (1 February 2013). » Read More

31/01/2013 Private sector partnership to re-ignite UK engineering A private sector initiative aimed at boosting British engineering has been launched by LEGO Education, the Helsington Foundation and the Royal Academy of Engineering. » Read More

31/01/2013 Anaerobic digester systems get high yield tank system With current UK market conditions now favouring anaerobic digestion plants for sustainable power, BCI Process has brought an advanced and efficient German design of tank system to the UK. » Read More

30/01/2013 Pro-Spray improves product with on-demand demineralised water Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes is reporting improved production efficiency and product consistency since adopting Elga Process Water's proposal for an on-site demineralisation plant on its latest environmentally-friendly refinishing paint. » Read More

29/01/2013 Emerson introduces online thermowell calculation tool An online tool deigned to help plant engineers select the right thermowell early in the design process has been unveiled by Emerson Process Management. » Read More

28/01/2013 Great progress claimed for government’s Catapult network The Technology Strategy Board has made 'great progress' in establishing a network of 'world leading technology and innovation centres' – the Catapults – according to its chief executive Iain Gray, speaking in the House of Lords today (28 ... » Read More