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Industrial equipment, services and inspection news and information for manufacturing, process, facilities and related fields.

25/12/2024 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ?The Operations Engineer news desk is now shut for the Christmas break, and will reopen on 2 January. » Read More

23/12/2024 Roger Clegg ends 73-year career ?Engineer Roger Clegg has retired following a 73-year career – including more than a quarter of a century at waste management specialist CSG. » Read More

20/12/2024 Mammoet begins bridge replacement project Mammoet has begun work on a bridge replacement project to enable Amsterdam Centraal Station to accommodate more trains and passengers. » Read More

19/12/2024 Base Engineering integrates into OPW Base Engineering has unveiled a new logo, having been made an operating company within the OPW Fluid Transfer Solutions business unit. » Read More

18/12/2024 WAI Global expands presence in Europe WAI Global, a company specialising in rotating electronics, has completed the purchase of Pos Service Holland (PSH) in a move that further advances its growth strategy. » Read More

17/12/2024 BPMA highlights training programme The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is reaffirming the importance of its training programme, which supports professionals across the pump manufacturing sector. » Read More

16/12/2024 Atlas Copco acquires PPS Pennine Pneumatic Services (PPS), a compressed air distributor in Yorkshire, has become part of Atlas Copco Group after being acquired by Atlas Copco UK Holdings. » Read More

16/12/2024 Survey: data is powering the future of solar energy growth ?OEMs, technicians, and installers are optimistic about the future of solar energy, but many believe the industry is hindered by gaps in data and understanding smart technology. » Read More

13/12/2024 BSM develops FuelEU maritime digital tools Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has integrated new measures and digital tools into its emission management services to ensure a smooth transition to the new FuelEU Maritime regulation. » Read More

12/12/2024 Sulzer delivers pumps in record time Sulzer supplied four water injection pumps for offshore platforms, with the delivery time cut by almost 25% compared to industry expectations. » Read More

11/12/2024 Panasonic expands range of capacitors Panasonic Industry Europe has expanded its OS-CON aluminium polymer solid capacitors, which are designed for surface mount and radial lead applications. » Read More

10/12/2024 EEMUA releases guidance on industrial alarm systems EEMUA (The Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association) has released Edition 4 of EEMUA 191, Alarm systems – A guide to design, management and procurement. » Read More

09/12/2024 Newcleo submits GDA application for LFR tech Newcleo has submitted a generic design assessment (GDA) application for its commercial scale 200MWe Lead-cooled Fast Reactor (LFR) technology in the UK. » Read More

09/12/2024 ICS creates apprenticeship ICS Cool Energy has launched a four-year apprenticeship to equip aspiring engineers with comprehensive technical expertise and relevant certifications required to work as proficient water chiller engineers. » Read More

06/12/2024 Toshiba releases photorelay for semiconductor testers Toshiba Electronics Europe has released a new low voltage, high-speed photorelay that is suitable for the pin electronics of semiconductor testers. » Read More

05/12/2024 ABB completes investment in Pratexo ABB has completed a second investment in US-based technology company Pratexo as both parties continue to shift from centralised cloud to edge computing and hybrid edge-to-cloud solutions. » Read More

04/12/2024 Parker presents proportional cartridge valve series Parker Hannifin is introducing the enhanced version of its proportional cartridge throttle valve series, TFP, along with its DFplus generation IV pilot valve. » Read More

04/12/2024 SOE launches mentoring platform The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) has launched its new mentoring platform, designed to empower the next generation of engineering professionals. » Read More

03/12/2024 CKF enables automation at Gardiner warehouse CKF delivered an automated intralogistics system for the pick, pack and despatch operation at Gardiners’s new logistics building at St Modwen’s logistics park, Gloucester. » Read More

02/12/2024 Forum tackles subsea challenges A forum of oil and gas operators with a vested interest in subsea operations is tackling the challenges of ageing offshore infrastructure through cross-industry collaboration. » Read More

29/11/2024 Mammoet wins wind farm contract Mammoet has been selected to marshal over 100 XL monopile foundations for RWE’s offshore wind farms Nordseecluster A in Germany and Thor in Denmark. » Read More

29/11/2024 Fresh Start Waste Services links with SciTech Fresh Start Waste Services has been awarded the waste management services contract across the Bruntwood and Bruntwood SciTech property portfolio. » Read More

28/11/2024 ClonBio selects Seeq for analytics Irish agribusiness company ClonBio Group is to leverage Seeq’s industrial analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) platform across its assets in Europe and the US. » Read More

28/11/2024 Portescap launches advanced motion controller ?Portescap has introduced its latest motion control solution, the PCR 56/06 EC SD – an integrated hardware and software package for single-axis control of brushless DC motors. » Read More

27/11/2024 HSE: More than 100 work-related deaths in 2024 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released statistics showing there were 138 work-related deaths in 2024. » Read More