Welcome to Operations Engineer (formerly Plant Engineer), the website for engineers, technicians and those involved with the specification, installation, operation and maintenance of industrial plant. Brought to you by the IPlantE, BES, Environmental and Operations professional sectors of SOE (Society of Operations Engineers), and MA Business Ltd.

25/04/2025

Robotics are a boon for business, experts say

RobotLab has predicted that robots will soon be viewed as extensions of human capabilities – not as impersonal machines putting people out of work.

“My vision for the future of robotics includes machines working alongside us, making employees more productive, releasing them from mundane tasks and helping humanity to move forward to a more ... » Read More

25/04/2025 ABB to progress steel project ABB has won a Tata Steel order to provide automation, electrification and ... » Read More

24/04/2025 EEMUA updates tank guide EEMUA has published Edition 6 of its guidance EEMUA Publication 159, ... » Read More

24/04/2025 Pole Star appoints executives Pole Star Global has appointed two key strategic executives, accelerating ... » Read More

23/04/2025 Manufacturer cuts energy use ​A French defence equipment manufacturer has reportedly achieved energy ... » Read More

23/04/2025 AITT plugs knowledge gap The Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) is offering a training ... » Read More

22/04/2025 Amentum wins nuclear contract Czechia energy utility ČEZ has selected Amentum to support its new nuclear ... » Read More

08/04/2025

Sensor sensibility

As plants become better connected via increasingly sophisticated networks of systems conducting critical monitoring activities, Louise Davis discovers what is new from the sensors specialists

Sensors form the beating heart of many plant operations. Whether deployed on equipment for continuous monitoring or distributed throughout a site to conduct ... » Read More

08/04/2025 Routine examination Louise Davis speaks with an engineering inspection expert to explore how plants can incorporate inspection activities into their regular maintenance plans – and what site personnel can do to ensure inspections run smoothly » Read More

08/04/2025 Navigating cobot regulations New robot safety standards have come into effect to reflect technological changes and advancements in collaborative robots (cobots). Matt Androsiuk of Cobots and Machinery Safety looks at the changes » Read More

08/04/2025 Constant motion Domin has released a whitepaper that highlights the inefficiencies of hydraulic systems and how to revolutionise motion control. Ben Spencer provides a summary of the findings » Read More