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08/05/2017 Innovative wind turbine spherical roller bearings launched SKF’s self-aligning bearings provide exceptional performance and meet service life needs of more than 25 years. » Read More

08/05/2017 Probably the most future proof metal detector series in the world IQ4 offers improved sensitivity, beyond IP69K washdown rating, larger 7” touch screen across all IQ4 model and variable frequency for pipeline & VF models » Read More

08/05/2017 Medium voltage cable for long-travel crane installations Chainflex 6/10kV motor cable with PUR outer jacket, for travels up to 1km » Read More

05/05/2017 Refurbishment underway for Docklands Light Railway As part of the on-going maintenance and refurbishment project of the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), Sulzer has been contracted to inspect and repair the bogie frames of 76 rail vehicles over the next two years. » Read More

05/05/2017 Variable speed compressor increases productivity at worktop manufacturer Natural Stone Surfaces, one of the UK’s leading quartz and granite worktop manufacturers, chose Atlas Copco to upgrade its essential compressed air supply and has improved its productivity and saved over £4,750 in annual energy costs as a ... » Read More

04/05/2017 Automatic film reel changeover enables non-stop production Film reel changeovers without machine stops: thanks to the newly developed film storage facility from the Advanced series KHS now enables automatic changeovers from one reel to the next on its packaging machinery. » Read More

27/04/2017 Focusing on safety in forklift design Every organisation has a responsibility to maintain a safe working environment – failure to do so can have dire legal consequences for the business and its directors. » Read More

26/04/2017 Hannover Messe 2017: Schunk wins Hermes award 2017 The Hermes award is one of the world’s most prestigious industrial technology awards and this year’s winner is German company Schunk. The award was presented during the Hannover Messe opening ceremony Germany’s minister for education and ... » Read More

25/04/2017 Hannover Messe 2017: Strata highlights its Factory of the Future vision to the ... At Hannover Messe Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata) showcased how it will support the transformation of manufacturing in the UAE with the landmark plan to build a ‘Factory of the Future’ facility in Al Ain, UAE. » Read More

24/04/2017 Hannover Messe 2017: Modern valve island enhances process reliability At Hannover Messe Bürkert displayed its new valve islands AirLINE (Type 8652) for control cabinets and AirLINE Field (Type 8653) for field installation without control cabinets. » Read More

24/04/2017 Hannover Messe 2017: Huawei and GE release predictive maintenance solution At Hannover Messe 2017, Huawei and GE Digital jointly launched their industrial cloud-based predictive maintenance solution. » Read More

18/04/2017 Steam economiser aids biomass power plant’s environmental performance A&J Fabtech is to supply a bespoke economiser and heat exchanger to a new waste wood biomass power generation plant which, when built, will be the biggest such facility in the UK. » Read More

18/04/2017 Parker reduces lead times on main air driven liquid pumps ranges Parker Autoclave Engineers is now able to offer customers a significant reduction in lead times for its most widely specified air driven liquid pump products. » Read More

18/04/2017 SKF is helping the automotive industry meet the challenges of electric ... Advanced materials, deep application expertise and innovative component designs support the development of new electric and hybrid powertrains » Read More

13/04/2017 Portable work trolleys come to the aid of lean factory Drive Lines enables handling of giant motor and pump parts for lean manufacture » Read More

12/04/2017 Tough enclosures bring safety and endurance to road tanker operations Fuel delivery tankers have a hard existence, yet must perform faultlessly throughout their long working life if they are to guarantee safety and efficiency. » Read More

10/04/2017 E.ON breaks ground on Blackburn Meadows battery project E.ON has begun installing a 10MW battery at its biomass combined heat and power (CHP) plant at Blackburn Meadows near Sheffield – a new energy storage project that will help keep power supplies stable and balance the range of power ... » Read More

10/04/2017 Mars chocolate in pristine condition Mars Chocolate has achieved a zero per cent manual handling accident rate thanks to Pristine Condition International » Read More

07/04/2017 Precision mixed with mobile drive systems Baumüller is realizing mixing systems for foaming agents together with the fire truck manufacturer Rosenbauer » Read More

03/04/2017 Smart enclosure choice for smart buildings Today’s smart buildings use sophisticated control systems to continually optimise heating, lighting, security and other services to the needs of the moment. But with regularly changing usage patterns, the systems themselves have to be ... » Read More

31/03/2017 The Princess Royal opens new Technology Hub Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, met apprentices, employers and business leaders when she officially opened EEF’s new Technology Hub in Aston, Birmingham » Read More

29/03/2017 New standard for traffic safety barrier systems BSI, the business standards company, has published Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 13, Code of practice for safety barriers used in traffic management within workplace environments with test methods for safety barrier impact ... » Read More

29/03/2017 The rise of teleoperation Positioning accuracy has always been one of the most important aspects of gearing technology. However, this has become increasingly important in recent years. Graham Mackrell, managing director of precision gearing specialist Harmonic ... » Read More

28/03/2017 Industry group develops safety alert protocol A Safety Alert Protocol has been developed by the Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group (SFPSG) MEWPs Group. » Read More

27/03/2017 Improving cable management for industrial cranes and gantries When igus approached Kasen Cranes with an alternative solution for cable management, the industrial cranes and gantries specialist was quick to spot an opportunity. » Read More