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06/11/2024

DNV Inspection to expand low carbon operations

DNV Inspection has set its sights on growth in the low-carbon energy space following a run of contract wins in recent years.

Much of DNV Inspection’s growth since 2021 has been driven by wins in offshore wind, and the sector currently makes up half of the company’s business in the UK. There has also been traction in continental Europe and ... » Read More

05/11/2024 Siemens links with ServiceNow Siemens and ServiceNow are collaborating to enhance industrial ... » Read More

04/11/2024 Ex-i Flow releases software ​Sussex-based Ex-i Flow Measurement has released software that enables the ... » Read More

04/11/2024 Palletline appoints CFO Palletline has strengthened its executive board with the appointment of ... » Read More

01/11/2024 Burkhardt helps Air Products Burkhardt Compression upgraded a sealing system in a move that has reduced ... » Read More

31/10/2024 Mark Howard joins Alva board Alva Industries has appointed Mark Howard to its board of directors as it ... » Read More

30/10/2024 Sick updates lidar sensors Sick has enhanced its multiScan and picoScan Lidar sensors to deliver ... » Read More

02/10/2024

A show of strength

The predictive maintenance market is bulking up at a rapid rate, driven by the rising adoption of increasingly powerful emerging technologies. Brian Wall investigates the sector and finds out what the future might hold

Predictive maintenance (PdM) is big business – and getting bigger. What’s propelling it upward at such a rapid rate? Several ... » Read More

02/10/2024 A strong defence Protecting itself is a big part of any major nation’s economy and attracts a huge focus, especially when the global geopolitical landscape appears unstable. Tom Austin-Morgan reports on some of the major challenges facing ... » Read More

02/10/2024 Shortage solutions Ben Warren, team leader of SPP Pumps’ Future Cell training programme, looks at how considered and well-invested training programmes can overcome the skills shortage and provide engineering opportunities to both apprentices and ... » Read More

02/10/2024 Embracing the AI revolution In an era where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into engineering education stands as a monumental shift. This transformation is not merely about adopting new tools; it’s ... » Read More