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20/08/2015 Taking to tablets enhances performance for service engineers By using tablets service engineers are now able to concentrate on their prime role of on-site problem solving » Read More

20/08/2015 Keep a check on lift truck best practices As part of the Fork Lift Truck Association’s Safetember safety campaign, Mentor has launched an invaluable resource which will help managers and supervisors overseeing lift truck operations to formalise and document safety checks. » Read More

19/08/2015 Damper moves heavy doors and windows smoothly into their final position SKF has developed a revolutionary design of damping system that brings heavy sliding doors to a smooth close. » Read More

19/08/2015 Magnomatics friction-free gearbox nears production Innovate UK funding helps Magnomatics attract interest from major vehicle manufacturers in fuel-efficient magnetic power transmission. » Read More

19/08/2015 FLTA seeks Safe Site Award entries from firms operating lift trucks The Forklift Truck Association is looking entries for its Safe Site Award from companies that have done something special to make their operations safer. The deadline for entries is 30 September and the FLTA Awards for Excellence will be ... » Read More

18/08/2015 Protecting large hydraulic cylinders in extreme environments Fast moving rivers present one of the most challenging environments for UK engineers. » Read More

18/08/2015 Hydraulic motors offer unrivalled power density Bosch Rexroth has improved the design of its compact series of Hägglunds hydraulic motors, giving the range unmatched power density and the unique ability to deliver full torque and full speed simultaneously. » Read More

18/08/2015 Engineering firm fined over safety breach A north east engineering firm has been fined £13,500 with £1,439.10 costs for deliberately compromising the safety guards on machinery for production reasons. » Read More

17/08/2015 New UKTI chief executive appointed Dr Catherine Raines has been appointed chief executive of UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) from 7 September 2015. She replaces Dominic Jermey, who will become Foreign and Commonwealth Office international counter-extremism co-ordinator. » Read More

17/08/2015 British engineers win 'huge haul' of medals at Skills 'Olympics' The elite of British engineering have grabbed a 'bank vault' of medals and 'done their nation proud' - at the Skills 'Olympics 'WorldSkills 2015 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. » Read More

14/08/2015 Energy savings in the can for Brammer and Ball Expertise in pump management and maintenance from Brammer has delivered £30,000 in energy savings for Ball Packaging Europe, a leading manufacturer of beverage cans. » Read More

14/08/2015 Heating pump maintenance crucial as winter approaches With the harsh, cold winter months fast approaching, Andy Cruse of ERIKS pump division, calls on businesses to prepare and maintain pumping equipment now, to enhance productivity and ensure business continuity. » Read More

12/08/2015 UK hydraulics firm saves the day for Royal Shakespeare Company A UK hydraulics firm pulled off a stellar performance to arrange manufacture and delivery of a range of hydraulic cylinder components in a short space of time, for the opening night of a new performance at The Royal Shakespeare Company ... » Read More

12/08/2015 Firm fined for worker's death at paper mill A company has been fined a total of £400,000 and ordered to pay £34,761.67 in costs following the death of a worker who became trapped in unguarded machinery at a Devon paper mill. » Read More

12/08/2015 Profinet targets growth in process automation While celebrating its 25th anniversary Profinet is aiming to make itself fit for use in process automation. » Read More

10/08/2015 Collaboration delivers innovative wireless material handling solution A partnership between lift truck manufacturer Crown and battery manufacturer EnerSys have delivered a complete materials handling solution at a specialist freezer store. » Read More

08/08/2015 SKF launches intrinsically safe devices for hazardous areas SKF has launched a suite of tablets and smartphones for use in hazardous areas, in industries such as oil & gas, refining, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. » Read More

07/08/2015 SKF offers new laser shaft alignment system SKF has announced the introduction of the TKSA 41 shaft alignment tool with enhanced measuring and reporting capabilities. » Read More

05/08/2015 Bellows seal valve ideal for challenging applications Pump Engineering now offer the extensive range of Badger Meter control valves which enable the precise control of liquids and gases in the most challenging applications and demanding environments. » Read More

05/08/2015 Westermo switches provide mission critical reliability below the oceans Extracting oil and gas from subsea reservoirs is very challenging and requires sophisticated technology to ensure safe and efficient production. » Read More

05/08/2015 Woodwork firm fined £8,000 after employee severs fingers on saw A Gloucestershire-based woodwork firm has been fined £8,000 after a worker lost three fingers whilst using a table saw. » Read More

05/08/2015 Atlas Copco backs quest to find rising manufacturing stars Atlas Copco has backed the hunt for the UK's brightest young factory stars by sponsoring the Rising Star category at Works Management's Manufacturing Champions Awards. » Read More

04/08/2015 Dinosaurs come to life at Eden Project BOGE Compressors is helping dinosaurs at the Eden Project roar this summer thanks to its frequency controlled C30F screw compressor. » Read More

03/08/2015 Eddy current sensor gives higher measurement performance Micro-Epsilon UK has extended its eddyNCDT 3001 series of compact eddy current sensors (with integrated electronics), with a new 2mm measuring range option, giving a resolution of 4µm. » Read More

31/07/2015 Skills challenge remains a challenge for nuclear projects According to trade union Prospect there is a skills challenge facing the UK now that the first contracts have been signed for the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant » Read More