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18/06/2020 ABB drive installed at Framptons Contract packing company Framptons processes around 1.5 million litres of fruit juices and milk-based drinks each week at its facility in Shepton Mallett, Somerset. A VSD controls the speed of a pump which is used to feed soft water to ... » Read More

18/06/2020 ROCOL cutting fluid to benefit engineers & the NHS Lubricants specialist ROCOL has announced that it will be donating 5% from sales of its semi-synthetic cutting fluid to NHS Charities Together for the remainder of 2020. » Read More

17/06/2020 Sparrows Group supports ASRY modernisation programme with crane inspections Sparrows Group has completed its first project for ASRY (Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard), delivering crane condition evaluation services at the multi-service facility in Bahrain. » Read More

17/06/2020 Proseal launches analysis platform Tray sealing specialist Proseal has launched an advanced automated platform that captures and analyses machine data with the aim of improving the efficiency and performance of the entire production line. » Read More

16/06/2020 Sewtec Automation launches video consultation service Sewtec Automation has launched a new video consultation service to assist businesses seeking to optimise manufacturing and process capabilities during the Covid-19 pandemic. » Read More

16/06/2020 MTC Training launches development programme The Manufacturing Training Centre (MTC) Training is launching a range of development programmes designed to accelerate practical experience in a commercial manufacturing environment. » Read More

15/06/2020 Aggreko ramps up moisture control for shipping and aviation With fleets of vessels and aircraft forced into cold lay-ups and grounded due to the Covid-19 crisis, companies need to consider the risk of long-term damage due to uncontrolled humidity levels, according to Aggreko. » Read More

15/06/2020 Wenco & Oxbotica partner to develop Open Autonomy solution for mining industry Wenco International Mining Systems (a wholly owned subsidiary company of Hitachi Construction Machinery) and Oxbotica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop an ‘Open Autonomy’ solution for mining. Initial trials are ... » Read More

11/06/2020 BUMAX screws for ELT Stainless steel fasteners manufacturer BUMAX has been chosen to supply thousands of fasteners for the ELT (Extremely Large Telescope), which is presently under construction. » Read More

11/06/2020 Coronavirus: Shiftec retools factory to produce safety equipment for factories, ... Shiftec has re-tooled machinery at its plant in Willenhall, West Midlands, to produce safety equipment for social distancing in industrial workplaces, offices and vehicles. » Read More

10/06/2020 SKF launches Bearing Assist app SKF has developed a new mobile application called SKF Bearing Assist that aims to simplify the task of mounting and replacing bearings. » Read More

10/06/2020 National Science and Media Museum celebrates 50 years of MacRobert Award for ... The National Science and Media Museum was due to host a new temporary exhibition of photographs this summer to celebrate 50 years of the MacRobert Award for engineering innovation. However, due to current circumstances, the museum is now ... » Read More

09/06/2020 Isotek Oil and Gas acquired by Connector Subsea Solutions Connector Subsea Solutions (CSS) Bergen, Norway, has completed the acquisition of Isotek Oil and Gas Limited. The Isotek workforce, which numbers 15 people, is transferring over to CSS with immediate effect. » Read More

09/06/2020 BOFA enhances team to continue international growth plans Portable fume and dust extraction systems specialist BOFA International has appointed Tom Reimann (pictured) as sales manager for international to help drive the company’s continued plans for growth in overseas markets. » Read More

08/06/2020 PEI-Genesis provides NHS delivery drone with connector Cables and connectors manufacturer PEI-Genesis has partnered with Windracers and Southampton University on the Windracers ULTRA (unmanned low-cost transport aircraft) project. » Read More

08/06/2020 thyssenkrupp Elevator releases long-term carbon targets thyssenkrupp Elevator has released its long-term carbon targets as it continues its mission to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) moving forward. » Read More

05/06/2020 Gregory Distribution introduces Freeway mobile devices Gregory Distribution has equipped its fleet engineers with mobile devices to replace a significant amount of paperwork in workshops. » Read More

05/06/2020 Engineers Without Borders UK & Anglo American Foundation extend partnership Engineers Without Borders UK, part of an international movement putting global responsibility at the heart of engineering, has extended its 15 year partnership with the Anglo American Foundation for a further three years. » Read More

04/06/2020 Senseye and InVMA strike alliance Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology specialist InVMA has signed a partnership agreement with Senseye, an industrial software company specialising in predictive maintenance. » Read More

04/06/2020 Next phase of Electric Nation project launched Western Power Distribution (WPD), in partnership with CrowdCharge, has launched the next phase of its ‘Electric Nation’ project with a new Vehicle to Grid (V2G) trial across the Midlands, South West and South Wales. » Read More

03/06/2020 WFS Technologies and Subsea Energy Solutions join forces WFS Technologies (WFS) and Subsea Energy Solutions (SES) have joined forces to harness their combined global expertise and range of live condition monitored cable protection systems for the offshore energy industry. » Read More

03/06/2020 Coronavirus: BCAS offers new 'working safely during Covid-19' training course The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is offering a new training course for businesses and employees concerned about safe working practices during the Coronavirus pandemic. » Read More

02/06/2020 Contract awarded for construction of National Manufacturing Institute Scotland ... The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has awarded the contract for the build of its new flagship facility at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland in Renfrewshire to Morrison Construction, part ... » Read More

02/06/2020 Coronavirus: Social distancing sensors for the factory floor Wearables provider ProGlove is responding to customers’ needs in manufacturing, distribution and logistics for a smart solution to help workers maintain social distance. » Read More

01/06/2020 Mainsaver CMMS selected by Finsbury Food Group Spidex Software has revealed that Finsbury Food Group has selected Mainsaver CMMS (computerised maintenance management system) software for its seven manufacturing sites across the UK. » Read More