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30/10/2012 Emerson introduces non-intrusive pipe clamp sensor Plant engineers wanting to add online temperature measurements in areas where intrusive sensors are not possible – due to stress on sensors with thermowells – can now use Emerson's Rosemount 0085 non-intrusive pipe clamp sensor. » Read More

29/10/2012 Same day service for ATEX gas and dust motors up to 18.5kW Nord Drivesystems has expanded its fast assembly service for ATEX geared motors to include gas Zone 1 and 2 and dust Zone 21 and 22 for nominal motor power ratings up to 18.5kW. » Read More

29/10/2012 Sponsors announced for UK’s biggest skills event The Skills Show 2012 has welcomed several leading industry sponsors for what it describes as the UK's biggest skills and careers event. » Read More

26/10/2012 Shell saves well with Thorite compressor system Shell Lubricants' manufacturing plant at Stanlow, near Ellesmere Port, is reporting increased efficiency and excellent air quality from an upgraded compressor system. » Read More

25/10/2012 Forklift hire costs – ‘too good to be true’ warning Cheap weekly hire contracts for forklift trucks could end up costing much more than anticipated. That's the warning from Briggs Equipment, supplier of Yale and Hyster trucks, which is warning businesses to check the small print. » Read More

25/10/2012 GE’s electrical drivetrain selected for Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new fleet The Royal Fleet Auxiliary's new fleet of Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability (MARS) tankers is to get fuel-efficient electrical propulsion drivetrain technology from GE. » Read More

25/10/2012 Free technical advice available from new Valvegeek Valvegeek, created by steam system and flow control specialist Valveforce, is a new free question and answer email service on anything to do with valves. » Read More

24/10/2012 Programme to create green jobs in East of England A £2.25 million business support programme for manufacturing start-ups and SMEs has been launched by IfM Education and Consultancy Services (), part of the Institute for Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge. » Read More

24/10/2012 Emerson expands plant equipment supported by AMS Suite Emerson Process Management's AMS predictive maintenance software has now been extended to cover all plant equipment using the Profibus PA digital fieldbus interface. » Read More

23/10/2012 Cobham and Boulder accelerate revolutionary wind turbine technology Cobham Technical Services and Boulder Wind Power (BPW) are collaborating on what they describe as revolutionary wind turbine technology capable of delivering "a 20% reduction in the cost of wind-generated electricity". » Read More

23/10/2012 Mobile app for compressor monitoring Atlas Copco has launched a mobile app for site-wide remote monitoring of compressor systems. » Read More

22/10/2012 Lone worker protection needs rethinking for business efficiency Safeguarding lone workers is not only relatively simple, but it can also transform business productivity and effectiveness, according to Chris Potts, sales and marketing manager at ANT Telecom. » Read More

22/10/2012 Emerson uprates Rosemount 644 temperature transmitter Emerson Process Management has released an enhanced version of its Rosemount 644 temperature transmitter, with a modular design that enables customised functionality at each process point. » Read More

19/10/2012 Drives save Aberthaw power station £350,000 oil costs Aberthaw Power Station in Wales is reporting savings of £350,000 per year on its oil costs, following the installation of ABB variable-speed drives. » Read More

17/10/2012 Fast couplings to keep steel mil expansion rolling Some 350 DuraFlex couplings have been ordered from TB Wood – part of Altra Industrial Motion's industrial couplings division – for a Hungarian steel mill that is expanding its hot-strip runout table. » Read More

16/10/2012 Masterton dismantles first LNG holders in Europe Grangemouth-based decommissioning specialist Masterton is dismantling four liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanks and associated plant at National Grid's Heath Farm Lane storage facility at Partington, Manchester. » Read More

16/10/2012 Steam traps help Royal United Hospital Bath secure energy efficiency award The Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust is reporting that Thermal Energy International's GEM venturi orifice steam traps have helped it reduce emissions by 25% and energy costs by £800,000. » Read More

16/10/2012 Mattei builds a boost for gas compressors industry Rotary vane compressor manufacturer Mattei has launched a range of gas boost compressors that ensure compliance with ATEX Zone 2. » Read More

15/10/2012 Qinetiq boosts engineering technician apprentice scheme QinetiQ is extending its apprenticeship scheme as part of its commitment to "inspiring a generation" of young engineers, scientists and technologists. » Read More

12/10/2012 Science and technology to create one in four new jobs Graduates studying science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) will benefit from higher salaries and better job prospects than all others as the UK economy undergoes a science and technology boom over the next five years. » Read More

12/10/2012 Emerson’s DeltaV v12 improves security and flexibility New features added to Emerson Process Management's DeltaV process control system are aimed at increasing flexibility, predictability and security, while reducing complexity and operating costs. » Read More

11/10/2012 Sixth Brammer manufacturing awards celebrate innovation Industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services specialist Brammer showcased best practice and innovation at its 2012 Manufacturing Forum and Awards, earlier this month (4 October 2012). » Read More

11/10/2012 Metering pumps overtake diaphragms for Canada water Watson-Marlow Pumps' new Qdos 30 metering pump is supplanting traditional diaphragm pumps for treating potable water in Barrie, Canada. » Read More

10/10/2012 Poor confidence in gas monitoring systems found Less than one third (32%) of managers are very confident that the gas detectors in their workplaces actually work. » Read More

09/10/2012 Emerson and Det-Tronics link process safety and asset systems An integrated maintenance system that provides a combination view for safety and process management assets has been unveiled by Emerson Process Management and Detector Electronics. » Read More