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13/11/2013 New concept marine power plant proves viability off Northern Ireland Minesto's Deep Green 'underwater kite' marine power plant is now producing electricity in the waters off Northern Ireland – a world first for a system designed to harness low velocity sea currents. » Read More

13/11/2013 Training centre to address engineering skills shortage Former cabinet minister Michael Portillo officially opened the £650,000 Endress and Hauser Application, Training and Engineering Centre last Friday (Friday 8 November 2013), in Manchester. » Read More

12/11/2013 Doosan G2 engine shortlisted for FLTA awards Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK's G2 diesel forklift engine has been shortlisted in two categories for the FLTA's Annual Awards for Excellence 2014. » Read More

12/11/2013 New IEC 61439 standards fast approaching, warns Rittal With the new IEC 61439 control panels and electrical distribution systems standard coming into force from November 2014, Rittal has produced a guide book to help the industry adapt in time. » Read More

11/11/2013 Biffi and Power Mechanical on time with Bacton regeneration Italian valve actuators specialist Biffi is working with UK distributor Power Mechanical to deliver an innovative system for the Bacton Rejuvenation project in Norfolk. » Read More

11/11/2013 Quartzelec expands electrical MRO into new premises Electrical engineering group Quartzelec has moved into a modern 31,500 sqft industrial facility at Dinnington, South Yorkshire, that is more than six times larger than its previous building in Sheffield. » Read More

08/11/2013 Siemens VAI de-scaling plant re-optimised by RMI Pressure Systems RMI Pressure Systems has delivered a re-optimised de-scaling system – configured to minimise maintenance but maximise efficiency and operational flexibility – to Siemens VAI for an Italian billet and bloom mill. » Read More

08/11/2013 Siemens UK launches junior factory for apprentices Siemens is opening the first 'junior factory' for apprentices at its facility in Congleton. It will act as a small 'factory within a factory' run by a mixture of commercial and technical apprentices aged 16 to 21. » Read More

08/11/2013 British plant engineering causes a stir in Japan British process and automation expertise has helped Nissui, one of Japan's largest seafood producers, to cut white sauce production time by 83%. » Read More

08/11/2013 WEPA cuts paper machine electricity costs with better oil German paper manufacturer WEPA is reporting a 5% reduction in electricity consumption on one of its paper machines since switching to Mobil SHC Gear 220 high-performance gear oil. » Read More

07/11/2013 £49 million funding for engineering skills as Perkins Review published The Coalition has announced £49 million of funding to help develop badly needed engineering skills to coincide with Tomorrow's Engineers Week – the campaign to promote careers in engineering to young people and especially women. » Read More

07/11/2013 Counterfeit regulations warning, as fakes seized Engineers and engineering managers are being warned of using counterfeit copies of key publications like the IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671:2008(2011), following the seizure in Dover, by Kent Trading Standards, of 845 counterfeit copies of ... » Read More

07/11/2013 Spirax Sarco delivers 1,000th BOAS combustion pass A landmark 1,000th delegate has passed the Combustion Engineering Association's Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) training course, undertaken at Spirax Sarco's Cheltenham UK Steam Technology Centre. » Read More

06/11/2013 Alarm management lessons not learnt, warns ABB Control rooms over-burdened with alarm systems continue to be ineffective in mitigating plant problems in emergency situations, according to a leading industry expert. » Read More

05/11/2013 New Irish pressure systems regulations major step forward The new regulations for pressure systems that came into force in Ireland on 1 January 2013 have been a major step forward, according to HSB Engineering Insurance Services. » Read More

05/11/2013 Southern Water opts for Veolia’s Hydrotech Discfilter Southern Water's Goddards Green sewage treatment works in West Sussex is to get Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies Hydrotech Discfilter plant for tertiary treatment. » Read More

04/11/2013 Tributes paid to safety pioneer Trevor Kletz Safety pioneer Trevor Kletz passed away yesterday (Sunday 3 November) at the age of 91. » Read More

04/11/2013 Call for help to promote engineering Employers and government must do more to encourage people into engineering careers, according to the chief scientific adviser to the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. » Read More

01/11/2013 BAE Systems autoclave renewal saves 20 per cent energy BAE Systems' massive 5.5m x 14m autoclave is back in action – having been completely refurbished by AIC Group – with an anticipated 10 more years of life and energy consumption cut by 20%. » Read More

01/11/2013 Safety Maturity Index tool guides best plant safety performance Rockwell Automation has released Safety Maturity Index (SMI) software, aimed at helping manufacturers to assess the effectiveness of their existing safety programs and then to optimise plant performance. » Read More

31/10/2013 WMG to create £4.1m nanocomposites research facility A £4.1 million manufacturing centre built by Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) will be the first facility of its kind in the world to focus research on nanocomposites. » Read More

31/10/2013 Saladworks cuts cooling energy costs by 25 per cent Saladworks of Leicester, one of the UK's major ready meals producers, is reporting savings of 25% on cooling costs since installing a single 55kW variable-speed drive (VSD), from ABB. » Read More

31/10/2013 Konecranes centralises service in South West Lifting equipment specialist Konecranes has consolidated its services in south Wales and the south west, opening a new facility in Thornbury, Gloucestershire. » Read More

30/10/2013 ISO 11011 ensures level playing field for air energy proposals ISO 11011:2013 – introduced in August 2013, with a framework for assessing and auditing compressed air systems – is being welcomed by the industry for its ability to rationalise and improve compressed air energy efficiency. » Read More

30/10/2013 Robot swappage scheme aims to upgrade automation A new Robot Swappage Scheme, being introduced by ABB, is seeking to encourage manufacturers to adopt the latest robotic automation technology. » Read More