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22/12/2016 Scotland prepares for significant decommissioning opportunities A new decommissioning action plan launched by the Scottish Government’s economic development agencies aims to support Scotland’s oil and gas sector to take advantage of the estimated £17.6 billion forecast by Oil & Gas UK to be spent on ... » Read More

22/12/2016 Fluor to design and build $2 billion diabetes API manufacturing facility Fluor Corporation has been awarded an engineering, procurement, construction and construction management contract by Novo Nordisk for its new $2 billion diabetes Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing facility in Clayton, ... » Read More

21/12/2016 Ultra Violet considerations when specifying an enclosure Specifying electrical enclosures for use in outdoor installations requires consideration of the possible effects of ultraviolet light, which can slowly degrade some materials. Chris Lloyd, Managing Director of Spelsberg UK, looks at the ... » Read More

21/12/2016 Drive Lines attain new quality management standard Drive Lines Technologies has become one of the UK’s first mechanical power transmission companies to be approved to the new, revised ISO9001:2015 standard for quality management. » Read More

20/12/2016 Honeywell and Dover Energy Automation collaborate to offer asset integrity ... Dover to add condition monitoring and asset optimisation expertise to Honeywell’s connected plant program » Read More

19/12/2016 Cables need to run reliably in hot and cold environments Rigorous testing confirms real-world service life data for all chainflex cables – whether running at -40degC or +60degC » Read More

16/12/2016 ProcessVue helps rationalise process alarms at West Burton B power station By implementing ProcessVue alarm management software from M.A.C. Solutions at its West Burton B gas-fired power station, EDF Energy can now perform accurate process alarm analysis and has taken huge steps in rationalising and reducing ... » Read More

15/12/2016 Carbon fibre shaft couplings simplify design High performance carbon fibre shaft couplings from Bibby Turboflex can dramatically simplify the design, installation and maintenance of power transmission systems requiring long horizontal or vertical shafts, while also improving dynamic ... » Read More

14/12/2016 Electrical enclosures now coming with increasing added value In every field of endeavour people like to be treated well and get a good deal. » Read More

13/12/2016 UK steel production to benefit from efficiency innovation Steel production in the UK could be cheaper and more energy-efficient in the future, thanks to research at WMG, University of Warwick. » Read More

13/12/2016 Resistor liquid cooling boosts 3.3kV medium voltage loads Slashes resistor footprint in industrial and marine applications » Read More

12/12/2016 ECS awarded Midlands and Anglian maintenance contract by Environment Agency ECS Engineering Services has been awarded a mechanical and electrical maintenance framework service contract by the Environment Agency in the Midlands and Anglian regions. » Read More

07/12/2016 Taking control of automation in the food & beverage sector Increasing competitiveness and higher levels of regulatory compliance are placing greater demands on the food and beverage industry; improving automation levels and plant integration can address these concerns. However, with every ... » Read More

07/12/2016 Do you repair or replace older wDo you repair or replace older water treatment ... Andy Sheddon, of A&J Fabtech Water Division, runs through the options for water treatment equipment. » Read More

06/12/2016 High power PCB terminal blocks range is versatile and easy to use Meeting the need for PCB terminal blocks for use in applications requiring higher current and voltage capabilities, distributor Switchtec has introduced Euroclamp’s MV series of high power terminal blocks. » Read More

02/12/2016 ExxonMobil launches new lubricant analysis programme Oil analysis programme helps to maximise productivity and reduce maintenance costs through extended oil drain intervals » Read More

01/12/2016 Industrial cameras for use in harsh environments The GigE uEye FA camera series from industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems is designed for use in the harshest industrial environments. » Read More

30/11/2016 Measurement case with OPC UA and cloud interface Delphin Technology now offer a new measurement case based on the high-speed Expert Logger series with an integrated OPC UA interface. » Read More

24/11/2016 Concerns raised over maintenance practices for high limit control valves Maintenance of high limit control valves in the UK’s commercial buildings risk breaching health and safety guidelines, according to a leading steam engineering company. » Read More

21/11/2016 Eaton puts energy storage at heart of product portfolio Power management company readies itself for huge predicted growth in decentralized electricity generation » Read More

18/11/2016 Fast cycle tank cleaning head saves water, saves money The new Orbitor Eco from the Spray Nozzle People is a new class of tank cleaning head. » Read More

17/11/2016 Advanced motion cards provide precise actuation on compact blood analyser When a new design of compact blood analyser was being developed, a key challenge was to create an efficient and cost effective motion control architecture that could support multiple axes and multiple motor types while maintaining a table ... » Read More

17/11/2016 Sulzer offers exchange wheel sets for mine haul trucks Mining operations run continuously and any time for maintenance needs to be minimised » Read More

16/11/2016 Power specialist urges businesses to consider rental equipment Ide Systems, is urging UK businesses to consider renting temporary power equipment this winter. » Read More

09/11/2016 Real-time control drives efficiency into dry bulk handling operations Dry bulk cargos must be loaded and unloaded quickly, efficiently, cost effectively and safely if shipping operations are to be profitable. » Read More