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30/06/2015 Gas and liquid applications addressed with Yokogawa pipeline solution Yokogawa has released Enterprise Pipeline Management Solution (EPMS), a modular software suite that is the product of over 20 years of practical experience in implementing pipeline management solutions across the globe. » Read More

30/06/2015 A safety alternative to light curtains from Sick The V300 infra-red vision camera offers a convenient and reliable Type 3 alternative to a safety guard light curtain in production and warehouse environments. » Read More

30/06/2015 Rexroth launches upgrade to offshore winch control Bosch Rexroth has upgraded its electrohydraulic controller used to enhance the performance of the manufacturers Active Heave Compensation (AHC) system for offshore winching applications. » Read More

29/06/2015 Investment keeps UK industry on path to increased productivity Britain’s manufacturers are planning to invest across a range of areas in the next two years in an effort to boost productivity, according to a survey released today by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and Lombard Asset Finance » Read More

29/06/2015 Lack of skills could slow the march of the machines The advance of robotics and 3D printing is boosting the demand for highly-skilled, IT literate workers in the UK’s advanced manufacturing sector, according to a new study by the government’s skills experts the UK Commission for Employment ... » Read More

26/06/2015 Web-based tools help engineers improve energy efficiency Web-based tools developed as part of a Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) competition will enable M&E consultants to improve the efficiency and lower the cost of onsite energy schemes. » Read More

25/06/2015 Productivity and output boom on the horizon for UK manufacturers British manufacturers are forecast to increase their productivity by 15.5% over the next five years helping to increase the value of exports by 35%, according to a study commissioned by the International Festival for Business 2016 and ... » Read More

25/06/2015 SICK enhances distance sensing with latest laser sensor With the launch of the compact and versatile DT50-2 PRO, Sick has delivered a next-generation laser sensor that combines high-performance distance sensing with excellent-resolution object profile detection over distances up to 30 metres. » Read More

25/06/2015 ASME certification extends applications for Emerson’s Coriolis and vortex ... The ASME certification further extends the breadth of Micro Motion and Rosemount technologies for use in power applications » Read More

24/06/2015 Energy conservation deadline looms for manufacturers Manufacturers have been advised to implement energy conservation measures now to ensure mandatory compliance with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) deadline of the 5th December 2015 » Read More

24/06/2015 Report makes powerful case for Government to support growth in high value ... A report from the International Festival for Business 2016 and Oxford Economics says that British manufacturers are forecast to increase their productivity by 15.5% over the next five years, helping to increase the value of exports by 35%. » Read More

23/06/2015 TGW provides automated mini-load warehouse for Spanish grocery retailer TGW has implemented a chilled logistics solution for Spanish grocery retailer, Ahorramás. » Read More

23/06/2015 In-house quality control earns CE accreditation NHE is now fully compliant for CE marking as demanded by the Construction Product Regulations (CPR) 2013. » Read More

23/06/2015 The search is on for fork lift safety champions FLTA seeks Safety Champion Award entries from companies operating lift trucks » Read More

22/06/2015 Future productivity will rely on manufacturing, says EEF Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne can help solve Britain's productivity crisis by targeting Government spending in areas that support growth in high value manufacturing, business leaders have claimed. » Read More

22/06/2015 Innovate UK puts environmental data firms in the 'shop window' Environmental data entrepreneurs showcase ideas to solve business problems in agriculture and food, energy and infrastructure. » Read More

22/06/2015 Coach builder's 'reckless disregard' results in £100k fine National bus and coach builder Alexander Dennis has been fined £100,000 and ordered to pay £18,643 in costs after it ignored multiple warnings about dangers to its workers' health from overuse of hand-held power tools. » Read More

22/06/2015 Nord drive systems for the steel industry Nord provided robust and flexible solutions for steel operations engineered by SMS Meer - a world leader in heavy machinery and plant engineering. » Read More

20/06/2015 Two weeks to register for North East manufacturing and engineering event There are just two weeks left to register for a major new event – Manufacturing & Engineering North East (MENE) – which takes place at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle on 8 and 9 July 2015. » Read More

19/06/2015 RenewableUK warns of jobs threat over onshore wind cuts Thousands of British jobs and millions of pounds worth of investment have been left in doubt by the threat of cuts to financial support to onshore wind, according to RenewableUK. » Read More

18/06/2015 Hunt begins for the UK's star manufacturing talent Works Management's Manufacturing Champions Awards is back and looking to celebrate the people whose pride and professionalism helps UK manufacturing take on the best in the world. » Read More

18/06/2015 Big fine imposed following crush death A Lincolnshire transport and storage firm has been fined £125,000 and ordered to pay £61,935 in costs after a father-of-two died when a metal frame being loaded onto a lorry trailer fell on top of him. » Read More

18/06/2015 Fluke Connect introduces high-current DC clamp meter Maintenance technicians make better, faster decisions when they have field access to maintenance records and when they can review measurements in real time with team members and supervisors who may be in different locations. » Read More

17/06/2015 Single tool for improved savings and efficiency in key maintenance tasks Emerson’s CSI 2140 Machinery Health Analyser adds an interface to laser shaft alignment fixtures, making technicians’ field time more productive » Read More

17/06/2015 Contaminated oil to blame for 80 per cent of hydraulic failures Only 20 per cent of unplanned downtime can be identified through component monitoring » Read More