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12/08/2016 Bearings help innovative compressor reduce energy consumption An innovative new compressed air system is using SKF tapered roller bearings, which are helping to keep energy, carbon dioxide and noise emissions to a minimum. » Read More

12/08/2016 Human sewage could power over half a million UK homes Advances in Anaerobic Digestion and CHP are key to meeting electricity demand, as pressure on the National Grid mounts » Read More

11/08/2016 Solid and split quick release clamping collars A new range of solid and split quick release clamping collars has been introduced by WDS Component Parts. They are designed to position tools and other attachments to shafts and are particularly suited to applications where regular ... » Read More

11/08/2016 Drives cut energy costs at pumping station A surface water pumping station expects to cut the energy use of two submersible pumps by between 10 and 15 percent following the installation of ABB variable-speed drives (VSDs). » Read More

10/08/2016 Easy rewiring encourages constant evolution of automated manufacturing plants Until recently, rewiring automated plants as production requirements change and evolve could be a daunting prospect. Each change to the plant was likely to make the wiring a little more complicated and a little less efficient, with the ... » Read More

10/08/2016 Crane system for packaging board manufacturer Terex Material handling has installed a Demag double girder overhead travelling process crane at Iggesund Paperboard’s production facility in Cumbria. » Read More

10/08/2016 Magnetic bearings tough enough for the depths of the sea Today’s oil and gas industry is facing many challenges, including lower oil prices and environmental issues that are forcing companies to look into alternative methods of extraction. Many companies are recognising the need to innovate and ... » Read More

09/08/2016 Levelling feet for hygiene sensitive applications WDS has introduced a new range of white based levelling feet with nickel-plated or stainless steel nuts and anti-microbial plastic bases, meeting the needs of conveyor systems and machinery used in food processing applications and other ... » Read More

09/08/2016 Water-cooled power controller offers extended lifespan REO UK has launched the Reotron MDW 700 WK, a three-phase power controller with water-cooling for industrial applications. » Read More

08/08/2016 Servo gearboxes offer versatile performance for accuracy critical applications Servo gearboxes are likely to be specified in an incredibly wide range of applications, from packaging machines to robots, medical equipment to aerospace, precision engineering and high speed printing presses » Read More

08/08/2016 Smart plastics for industry 4.0 condition monitoring and predictive maintenance igus, the motion plastics specialist, has announced new technologies to enable Industry 4.0 applications - smart plastics. » Read More

05/08/2016 Study reveals two-thirds of product companies not taking full advantage of IoT ... LogMeIn has released the findings of a new commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of LogMeIn, Simplifying the Complexity of IoT, that reveals product companies may be missing a huge opportunity when it comes to ... » Read More

05/08/2016 Updated compressor range offers greater efficiency with a smaller footprint Atlas Copco has upgraded its 30 to 45kW range of fixed-speed oil-injected rotary screw compressors to offer a smaller footprint, lower noise and a more compact design. » Read More

03/08/2016 100K fine for malting firm after man suffers double fracture while working at ... Pauls Malt Limited has been fined £100,000 after an agency worker sustained two fractures to his foot when he fell from a ladder at the firm’s West Knapton malting factory. » Read More

28/07/2016 Ultrasonic sensor solution assists smart meter development Morgan Advanced Materials has brought to market a technical glass feedthrough solution offering enhanced-performance for residential, bulk commercial applications and industrial gas metering, allowing safer operation in order to ensure ... » Read More

28/07/2016 Firm avoids £50,000 electrical supply upgrade using variable speed drive Variable-speed drive reduces machine load demand, avoiding costly upgrade while improving productivity » Read More

27/07/2016 Brewery slashes energy cost with thermal fluid heater Babcock Wanson’s TPC 400B Thermal Fluid Heater has been installed into Freedom Brewery’s Abbots Bromley site in Staffordshire as part of its Wort Boiler system. Together with many other updates to the process, this has resulted in ... » Read More

27/07/2016 High performance electric actuators The DA Series of electromechanical linear actuators, available in the UK through INMOCO is designed around an integrated motor and roller screw, a compact configuration that provides excellent performance. » Read More

27/07/2016 UK delivery drone plans take off after US clips Amazon’s wings Delivery experts ParcelHero say Amazon’s new drone trials are being launched in the UK because the US backed away from legalising trials » Read More

26/07/2016 Steel giants Tata fined almost £2 million Tata Steel has been fined £1.98 million after two workers at its Corby plant suffered serious hand injuries. » Read More

26/07/2016 Specifying pumps in the food & beverage industry The food and beverage industry covers a huge range of processes and applications that require pumps to keep materials moving through the production process. » Read More

25/07/2016 Large screw compressor offers improved flow and energy savings Atlas Copco has added three new models to its range of oil-injected rotary screw compressors to give larger industrial air users a 20% average improvement in free air delivery and energy savings of up to 35%. » Read More

19/07/2016 Precision burner control – the next generation The use of burners in any industry requires careful gas control not only for the sake of safety, but also to maintain a uniform process and to achieve maximum efficiency. » Read More

18/07/2016 Emerson introduces new flame detectors to help keep personnel and facilities ... Rosemount 975 line features superior reliability and false alarm immunity, providing accurate, real-time flame detection while reducing unnecessary trips to the field » Read More

17/07/2016 Double trouble for UK energy prices puts financial squeeze on manufacturers Double trouble could be in store for gas and electricity prices this winter due to gas supply problems and the Brexit effect – creating financial pressures for manufacturers. » Read More