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31/01/2024 Monitoring transformers guard against solar flares Scottish Power has benefitted from a Vaisala online transformer monitoring solution that has been used to protect a 1000MVA autotransformer from the effects of solar flares. » Read More

31/01/2024 Tidal Transit to deliver retrofit electric vessel Tidal Transit, a supplier of crew transfer vessels, has begun the design and engineering phase of a project to deliver a retrofit electric crew transfer vessel (E-CTV). » Read More

30/01/2024 Shuttles more efficient than stacker cranes Shuttles are increasingly being seen as a more efficient alternative to using stacker cranes when considering automated warehousing, according to Movu Robotics CEO Stefan Pieters. » Read More

30/01/2024 ABB introduces applications for hoists ABB is launching a digital suite of applications to help increase the operational performance and reliability of mine hoists. » Read More

29/01/2024 Striving for zero leakage Two leaders have explained how Enigma acoustic leak loggers and advanced cloud-based monitoring and analytics solutions can identify and address water and wastewater management issues. » Read More

26/01/2024 ICS expands storage capacity at Neogen site ICS Cool Energy has provided three 40ft temperature-controlled Cold Store containers to increase the refrigerated storage capacity at Neogen’s Auchincruive, Ayr site in Scotland. » Read More

26/01/2024 Fortress Technology acquires Dynamic Inspection Fortress Technology has acquired Dynamic Inspection in a move that allows it to support food processors throughout Oceania and Asia-Pacific. » Read More

25/01/2024 Emerson launches position transmitter Emerson has introduced its Fisher Fielddvue 4400 position transmitter for use in isolation valve applications. » Read More

24/01/2024 Spillard begins recruiting after moving into HQ Spillard Safety Systems has begun a recruitment drive after a £200,000 move into a new 28,500 sq ft headquarters in Four Ashes. » Read More

23/01/2024 Evaluation of Sensmet’s metals monitoring tech Sensmet’s continuous metals monitoring technology has been evaluated in a field trial conducted by Metso at its facilities in Pori, Finland. » Read More

23/01/2024 Schaeffler expands portfolio of bearing tools Schaeffler has now included its Betex dismounting tools in a range of mechanical and hydraulic bearing tools. » Read More

22/01/2024 ICS helps plumbing product manufacturer ICS Cool Energy repaired a condenser coil on-site for an unnamed manufacturer of plumbing products. » Read More

22/01/2024 Lotte switches to robotic parcel sorting tech Third-party logistics (3PL) service provider Lotte Global Logistics has introduced LiBiao Robotics’s tSort parcel sorting technology at its e-fulfilment facility in Seoul, South Korea. » Read More

19/01/2024 Schneider integrates processors for AI capabilities Schneider Electric is to integrate Hailo’s advanced processors within its solutions to enable greater artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. » Read More

18/01/2024 Emerson Introduces Pilot Operated Relief Valve Emerson has introduced its Fisher 63EGLP-16 Pilot Operated Relief Valve for installation on pressurised bullet tanks used to store liquid propane and anhydrous ammonia. » Read More

17/01/2024 Seepex provides pump to sewage plant Seepex replaced cavity pumps at the Minworth sewage pump with an open hopper progressive cavity pump with Maintain-in-Place (MIP) technology. » Read More

17/01/2024 SKF launches wireless sensor solution SKF has launched a wireless sensor solution that enables automated machine monitoring in hazardous areas. » Read More

16/01/2024 GEA supplies refrigeration tech for cold store GEA is to supply a refrigeration system for a 47-metre high cold store with a capacity of 101,000 pallets in East Lincolnshire and the East of England. » Read More

15/01/2024 Dencam choses Elgi air compressors Dencam Composite selected three Elgi EG Series air compressors to support precision milling of composites, plugs, moulds and models across production location in Denmark. » Read More

12/01/2024 Socotec helps improve life safety at secure facility Socotec UK has played a role in a confidential project aimed at improving life safety within a secure facility. » Read More

11/01/2024 KEB provides drive solutions for monorail KEB Automation is providing drive solutions for a Monorail vehicle that users may be able to order on their smartphone in a similar manner to a taxi. » Read More

10/01/2024 Movu provides KDL with automation A Movu Robotics atlas pallet shuttle system is allowing Kris De Leeneer (KDL) to manage a potential throughput of up to 11,000 pallet movements a week. » Read More

09/01/2024 Cobots alleviate workforce shortages for SUS ABB’s Yumi cobots are enabling the reshoring of production and helping to address challenges presented by workforce shortages for SUS Corporation. » Read More

09/01/2024 New robotics centre hosts immersive event A new robotics centre welcomed hundreds of students and academics to an immersive event at the University of Manchester. » Read More

08/01/2024 Finning calls for integration of renewable energy sources Finning UK & Ireland is calling for the wide-scale integration of renewable energy sources to meet targets laid out at COP28. » Read More