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26/01/2024 Fortress Technology acquires Dynamic Inspection Fortress Technology has acquired Dynamic Inspection in a move that allows it to support food processors throughout Oceania and Asia-Pacific. » Read More

25/01/2024 Emerson launches position transmitter Emerson has introduced its Fisher Fielddvue 4400 position transmitter for use in isolation valve applications. » Read More

24/01/2024 Spillard begins recruiting after moving into HQ Spillard Safety Systems has begun a recruitment drive after a £200,000 move into a new 28,500 sq ft headquarters in Four Ashes. » Read More

23/01/2024 Evaluation of Sensmet’s metals monitoring tech Sensmet’s continuous metals monitoring technology has been evaluated in a field trial conducted by Metso at its facilities in Pori, Finland. » Read More

23/01/2024 Schaeffler expands portfolio of bearing tools Schaeffler has now included its Betex dismounting tools in a range of mechanical and hydraulic bearing tools. » Read More

22/01/2024 ICS helps plumbing product manufacturer ICS Cool Energy repaired a condenser coil on-site for an unnamed manufacturer of plumbing products. » Read More

22/01/2024 Lotte switches to robotic parcel sorting tech Third-party logistics (3PL) service provider Lotte Global Logistics has introduced LiBiao Robotics’s tSort parcel sorting technology at its e-fulfilment facility in Seoul, South Korea. » Read More

19/01/2024 Schneider integrates processors for AI capabilities Schneider Electric is to integrate Hailo’s advanced processors within its solutions to enable greater artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. » Read More

18/01/2024 Emerson Introduces Pilot Operated Relief Valve Emerson has introduced its Fisher 63EGLP-16 Pilot Operated Relief Valve for installation on pressurised bullet tanks used to store liquid propane and anhydrous ammonia. » Read More

17/01/2024 Seepex provides pump to sewage plant Seepex replaced cavity pumps at the Minworth sewage pump with an open hopper progressive cavity pump with Maintain-in-Place (MIP) technology. » Read More

17/01/2024 SKF launches wireless sensor solution SKF has launched a wireless sensor solution that enables automated machine monitoring in hazardous areas. » Read More

16/01/2024 GEA supplies refrigeration tech for cold store GEA is to supply a refrigeration system for a 47-metre high cold store with a capacity of 101,000 pallets in East Lincolnshire and the East of England. » Read More

15/01/2024 Dencam choses Elgi air compressors Dencam Composite selected three Elgi EG Series air compressors to support precision milling of composites, plugs, moulds and models across production location in Denmark. » Read More

12/01/2024 Socotec helps improve life safety at secure facility Socotec UK has played a role in a confidential project aimed at improving life safety within a secure facility. » Read More

11/01/2024 KEB provides drive solutions for monorail KEB Automation is providing drive solutions for a Monorail vehicle that users may be able to order on their smartphone in a similar manner to a taxi. » Read More

10/01/2024 Movu provides KDL with automation A Movu Robotics atlas pallet shuttle system is allowing Kris De Leeneer (KDL) to manage a potential throughput of up to 11,000 pallet movements a week. » Read More

09/01/2024 Cobots alleviate workforce shortages for SUS ABB’s Yumi cobots are enabling the reshoring of production and helping to address challenges presented by workforce shortages for SUS Corporation. » Read More

09/01/2024 New robotics centre hosts immersive event A new robotics centre welcomed hundreds of students and academics to an immersive event at the University of Manchester. » Read More

08/01/2024 Finning calls for integration of renewable energy sources Finning UK & Ireland is calling for the wide-scale integration of renewable energy sources to meet targets laid out at COP28. » Read More

08/01/2024 Newcleo acquires Rütschi Group Nuclear technology company Newcleo has acquired Pompes Rütschi and Rütschi Fluid – the two firms that are referred to as the Rütschi Group. » Read More

05/01/2024 Igus offers bionic hand for Rebel cobot Igus has developed a finger gripper for its Rebel cobot to enable it to take on more human-style tasks. » Read More

05/01/2024 Timken expands portfolio via Lagersmit acquisition The Timken Company has acquired Lagersmit, a Netherlands-based manufacturer of sealing solutions, in a move that strengthens its presence in the marine market. » Read More

04/01/2024 Grosfillex uses Infor CloudSuite solution Infor has claimed its CloudSuite Manufacturing solution has allowed Grosfillex to increase revenues by 10% and sales productivity by 83% by automating the customer grading process. » Read More

04/01/2024 Nuclear regulator begins new reactor assessment The Office for Nuclear Regulation, along with the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales have started a Generic Design Assessment (GDA) for Holtec International’s SMR-300. » Read More

03/01/2024 Bretts Transport electrifies forklift fleet Ambient logistics solution specialist Bretts Transport has refreshed its forklift fleet with 13 electric Cat Lift Trucks counterbalance forklifts as it continues to accelerate its sustainability plans. » Read More