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03/08/2018 SUSI submarine robot enables successful visual inspection at Ascó Nuclear Power ... Framatome, a designer and supplier of nuclear steam supply systems and nuclear equipment, has successfully performed a complete visual inspection of the tube bundle top structure of a steam generator in the Spanish nuclear power plant at ... » Read More

03/08/2018 Urban Observatory monitors Newcastle with new generation of sensors UK-based monitoring solutions provider, Air Monitors, is playing a key role in the UK’s first ‘Urban Observatory’, which has been designed to provide a digital view of how our cities work. » Read More

02/08/2018 New CEO named at the Society of Operations Engineers The Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) has named Bruce McGill as its new chief executive officer. » Read More

02/08/2018 Floor cleaning robot among winners of IERA Robot Award A barn floor cleaning robot has been named among three winners at the 14th International IERA Award for Robotics and Automation. » Read More

02/08/2018 United Plant releases new health & safety policy in ‘Zero Harm’ commitment Independent engineering provider, United Plant Services, is demonstrating its ongoing commitment to embedding health and safety into its company culture, with the release of a newly revised policy and supporting safety initiatives. » Read More

01/08/2018 ABB provides motors and drive for anti-personnel landmine clearance rig ABB has supplied motors and a variable speed drive (VSD) for an anti-personnel landmine clearance rig. » Read More

01/08/2018 HRH The Prince of Wales becomes Patron of Industrial Cadets HRH The Prince of Wales has agreed to become Patron of Industrial Cadets, the national programme which accredits a wide range of experiences of industry for young people. » Read More

31/07/2018 Fortress celebrates Queen’s Award hat-trick Automation safety and interlock systems expert Fortress Interlocks has been awarded its third Queen’s Award for International Trade. » Read More

31/07/2018 Firm develops forklift truck training course for local youngsters A wine business in County Durham has developed an innovative apprenticeship course designed to train local 16-18-year olds with transferrable warehouse skills. » Read More

30/07/2018 Atlas Copco launches ‘Full Machine Room Service Plan’ to maintain all types of ... A ‘Full Machine Room (FMR) Service Plan’ has been introduced by Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique Service division, through which it offers to maintain all types and makes of rotating equipment used in a production environment. » Read More

30/07/2018 ENGIE wins global integrated FM and production maintenance services frame ... Global energy and services group ENGIE has been awarded a five-year global frame contract to deliver integrated facilities management, production maintenance and project services to Bombardier Transportation. » Read More

27/07/2018 SM Components appointed exclusive distributor of McPhee Mixers in Ireland North ... SM Components Ltd, a supplier of bespoke components and services to the transport, industrial, agricultural and marine industries in Ireland, has been appointed as the exclusive country-wide distributor and partner to McPhee Mixers, a UK ... » Read More

27/07/2018 Festo ‘Quick Check Tool’ helps firms prepare for Industry 4.0 adoption Industrial automation specialist Festo has developed an online tool to help companies assess their readiness for Industry 4.0 adoption. » Read More

27/07/2018 Bilfinger UK to extend gas-storage facility Runcorn-based engineering and services provider, Bilfinger UK, has secured a £5.3 million contract with energy company Storengy as part of a project to extend a gas-storage facility at Stublach, near Northwich, in Cheshire. » Read More

26/07/2018 Industrial IoT to revolutionise how businesses function in the next few years The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is set to make a sizeable contribution to the global economy and revolutionise how businesses function in the next few years, according to a new global study by mobile satellite communications ... » Read More

26/07/2018 Mine vehicle ‘electrified’ by Paus and Danfoss Emission-free electromobility in the mining industry can reduce the risks often associated with inhalation of exhaust gases from diesel vehicles – a new trend that globally operating specialist for mining and tunneling vehicles, Emsbürener ... » Read More

26/07/2018 Yorkshire apprentices will have leading role in railway future National College for High Speed Rail graduates are set to play a leading role in designing, building and operating the future rail network of Britain, the Transport Secretary has said. » Read More

25/07/2018 Phase two construction complete at Aston Martin St Athan plant British luxury sports car maker Aston Martin has completed the second phase of its new car assembly plant at St Athan, in South Wales. » Read More

25/07/2018 ULEMCo works on hydrogen fuelled marine engines Hydrogen combustion engine technology company, ULEMCo, is looking into options for the marine sector. » Read More

25/07/2018 VHS Hydraulic Components appointed Bosch Rexroth Mobile Systems integrator Sheffield-based VHS Hydraulic Components Ltd, which specialises in producing power packs and supplying a vast range of hydraulic components, has been appointed as the sole Bosch Rexroth Mobile System integrator in the UK. » Read More

24/07/2018 Rolls-Royce maintenance robots can crawl inside engines Rolls-Royce has unveiled a range of robotic technologies that it says each represent an opportunity to improve the way engine maintenance is delivered. » Read More

24/07/2018 Bilfinger Tebodin gives design a digital future Global consulting and engineering firm, Bilfinger Tebodin, is offering clients the very latest in digital technology to design both new facilities and change existing plants. » Read More

23/07/2018 Basic agreement reached for verification test of autonomous underwater vehicle ... An agreement has been signed by a major Japanese industrial corporation that will see the test of an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in Scotland. » Read More

23/07/2018 Detent pins now available with choice of grip WDS Component Parts has extended its range of detent pins, including a new type of grip so that customers can choose a style on aesthetic or ergonomic grounds. » Read More

23/07/2018 Strong year for manufacturing masks future concerns regarding investment and ... Manufacturing across UK regions enjoyed an exceptional twelve months, with positive output and order balances recorded across the board. » Read More