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28/10/2024

ICS upgrades hospital cooling systems

​ICS Cool Energy overcame logistical challenges and upgraded the cooling systems for a hospital in Scotland.

Reliable temperature control systems are critical to the smooth operation of any healthcare facility, ensuring that essential medical equipment, sensitive medications, and hospital environments are maintained at precise temperatures. In ... » Read More

25/10/2024 Royal SMIT uses power analyser Transformer manufacturer Royal SMIT has boosted test accuracy with the ... » Read More

25/10/2024 Eriks unveils MRO guide Eriks has released a new guide designed to help manufacturers streamline ... » Read More

24/10/2024 Slicker links with Castrol Slicker Recycling and Castrol have forged a new partnership to help drive ... » Read More

23/10/2024 E.ON links with Andritz E.ON Hydrogen has selected international technology group Andritz to carry ... » Read More

22/10/2024 EcoClarity fights fatbergs Trials of a fats, oils and grease (FOG) Recovery Hub at Yorkshire Water’s ... » Read More

21/10/2024 Sulzer launches VoltaSplit Sulzer has announced the global launch of VoltaSplit, an electrified ... » 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