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14/07/2015 3D Stinger gives machines super-vision Innovative technology from imaging manufacturers, Scorpion Vision, gives factory robots pin-point mammalian vision. » Read More

14/07/2015 Atlas Copco promises 50% energy saving with GHS VSD+ vacuum pump range Atlas Copco has launched a GHS VSD+ vacuum pump range that promises 50% energy savings on conventional pump models. » Read More

13/07/2015 Oil-free pure refrigerant lubricated bearings from SKF SKF has launched its new pure refrigerant lubricated bearings, a unique oil-free solution for direct drive centrifugal compressors in chillers that use low-viscosity refrigerant as the bearing lubricant. » Read More

13/07/2015 Automation engineering software suite delivers new levels of productivity System-wide automation development software can reduce project costs by 30 per cent or more » Read More

10/07/2015 Government outlines plans to boost UK productivity Following on from last week's budget the Government has laid down more details of its strategy to boost the UK's productivity growth. » Read More

09/07/2015 Evaporation system delivers environmental benefits for trophy manufacturer Reducing the environmental impact of the metal finishing processes carried out by trophy manufacturer, Special EFX, was high on the agenda when developing a new water treatment plant at its facility in Stratford-upon-Avon. » Read More

08/07/2015 Bottle recycling plant benefits from turnkey conveyor solution The world’s first food grade High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) bottle recycling plant has installed a new swan neck conveyor solution, designed and manufactured by recycling engineering specialists Middleton Engineering. » Read More

08/07/2015 Peanut production soars with spiroflow equipment A United States peanut farmer was staggered to see his factory start producing fifteen times more bags of peanuts a day, after Spiroflow installed a new bulk bag filling system in the facility. » Read More

08/07/2015 Manufacturing's verdict on the Budget EEF, the manufacturers' organisation, broadly welcomed the Summer Budget delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, although it did have some misgivings. » Read More

08/07/2015 Siemens to create 1000 jobs in Hull Siemens has revealed details of a wide range of jobs that will be available as a result of its investment in wind turbine blade manufacturing and associated facilities in Hull. » Read More

07/07/2015 Requests for multi-camera photo evidence systems rise from UK manufacturers There has been a significant increase in image saving and archiving requests to protect manufacturers against customer complaints » Read More

07/07/2015 Workplace 'a problem' for half of manufacturing employees Manufacturing bosses have been warned to make better use of their office and workplace facilities, or face difficulty recruiting and retaining staff. » Read More

07/07/2015 Cheese to gas delivers sustainable energy solution Construction has started for UK’s first anaerobic digestion (AD) plant to convert bio-degradable cheese production residues into biogas for the gas grid » Read More

06/07/2015 Worker's serious injuries after arms entangled in machine A worker's arms were entangled in a high-powered lathe, causing serious injuries, because safety systems on the machine had been defeated. » Read More

06/07/2015 Apex pumps deliver impressive reduction in maintenance at Amstead rail A new APEX35 hose pump from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group is proving that it can deliver significantly reduced maintenance requirements at the world’s largest manufacturer of freight carriage components, Amsted Rail. » Read More

06/07/2015 EEF call for focus on growth in tough budget Industry urges continued backing for successful industrial policy » Read More

03/07/2015 EEF welcomes Dowling Review as ‘boost’ to industry/university collaboration According to the EEF the review holds part of the answer to boosting effective industry/university collaboration and propelling British innovation forward. » Read More

01/07/2015 Water cooling reduces energy use for Crown Packaging Crown Packaging in Carlisle enjoys huge demand from consumer marketing companies around the world for its colourful food and beverage cans. » Read More

01/07/2015 High pressure filters available for large volume flows With the extension of the Clearpoint HP 50 filter series by models for large volume flows, the compressed-air system provider Beko Technologies completes its range of Clearpoint high-pressure filters. » Read More

01/07/2015 Online T-card system boosts productivity at vehicle workshop Developed and fine-tuned over a period of four years and launched in early 2013, the innovative T Cards Online workflow monitoring system replicates the manual card and board T-Card system which was introduced over 35 years ago. » Read More

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