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14/09/2011 Breakthrough in sight for cheaper solar cells Researchers at the University of Surrey are reporting a novel approach to increasing the efficiency of solar cells by using tiny structures, typically ten thousandth the width of a human hair. » Read More

13/09/2011 Kingfisher recertified for wear protection operations Wear protection specialist Kingfisher Industrial has passed its annual integrated management system (IMS) audit, maintaining its registration to ISO 9001:2008, ISO14001:2004 and OHSAS18001:2007. » Read More

12/09/2011 Mitsubishi set to launch intermediate range of PLCs Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems Division, which this month is celebrating 30 years of manufacturing variable speed drives, has a new marketing manager in the form of Amaechi Oduah. » Read More

12/09/2011 World’s first liquid air energy storage plant uses Atlas Copco Atlas Copco compressors are performing an essential role in an innovative cryogenic process developed by Highview Power Storage to store off-peak electric energy by liquefying air. » Read More

09/09/2011 On-site energy utility set to revolutionise UK CHP plants American utility firm EuroSite Power is to launch in the UK, promising "to revolutionise" small-scale CHP (combined heating and power) plant provision, with a service-based approach. » Read More

09/09/2011 Top marks for Fulton's modulating burner at Cardiff trials Cardiff University is reporting improved boiler efficiency, better consistency of steam delivery and reduced maintenance on its Fulton boilers, following a 12-month trial of the firm's prototype modulating burners. » Read More

08/09/2011 Penny urges uptake of cranes to cut manual handling accidents With latest statistics from the HSE revealing that 31% of fatal, serious and over-three-day injuries across all industries were due to manual handling, Penny Hydraulics says that engineers need to turn to lifting gear – including cranes on ... » Read More

08/09/2011 Indian steel firm cuts energy and maintenance with new steam traps Thermal Energy International is reporting that a major steel plant in India is saving on energy, replacement steam traps and maintenance, having replaced conventional thermodynamic traps with its GEM Venturi orifice-based units. » Read More

07/09/2011 Energy Institute launches guidance on safety critical tasks New guidance is now available from The Energy Institute (EI) and DNV (Det Norske Veritas) on managing human factors in the analysis of safety critical tasks. » Read More

07/09/2011 VOC emissions data may be invalid, warns Quantitech Plants that use certain flame ionisation detectors (FIDs) to achieve their MCERTS environmental certification may be using invalid data – and hence invalid emissions certificates. » Read More

07/09/2011 Mori Seiki sponsors WorldSkills 2011 machining challenge Five UK finalists from across the UK will be competing with the best young engineers in the world at the WorldSkills 2011 machining events in London from 5—8 October, using Mori Seiki X-Class CNC machines. » Read More

06/09/2011 EU motor regulation will improve compressor efficiencies The new EU motor regulations, introduced last June, will drive more efficient compressor plant, while also reducing carbon and energy costs, according to rotary vane compressor manufacturer Mattei. » Read More

06/09/2011 GE Energy completes $3.2 billion Converteam acquisition Energy and automation systems giant GE has completed its $3.2 billion acquisition of Converteam, which specialises in power conversion, power electronics and electrical drive equipment. » Read More

05/09/2011 ABB secures major contract with Spirax Sarco ABB has secured its single largest UK OEM account to date for PLC and HMI (human machine interface) products, following the signing of a two-year agreement with Spirax Sarco. » Read More

05/09/2011 Flir offers 20 percent discount on new for old IR cameras Flir is repeating its trade-in programme for old infrared cameras, and offering a 20% discount against list price, regardless of age or brand. » Read More

02/09/2011 HSE hits out at lax machine guarding The HSE has hit out at manufacturers for failing to do enough to protect workers from dangerous machinery. » Read More

02/09/2011 Catalytic oxidation cuts finishing running and energy costs Air pollution control specialist AirProtekt says equipment supplied to an unnamed aerospace finishing plant to abate VOC fumes and odours has effectively cut plant running costs and energy consumptoin. » Read More

01/09/2011 Fiat cars factory improves predictive maintenance with Flir Fiat's factory in Melfi, Italy reports that thermography inspections with Flir thermal imaging cameras are playing an important part in its predictive maintenance program. » Read More

01/09/2011 Robotics centre to build aids for fire-fighters A new robotics centre, opening today (Thursday 1 September 2011) at the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University, is promising to boost research into animal-like robots, self-driving cars, robots for farms and robots to ... » Read More

31/08/2011 Speedy relocates London power plant depot Speedy Services has relocated its specialist London Power depot to Erith, also investing more than £1 million in new equipment and services at the site. » Read More

31/08/2011 Big names confirmed for NEC’s Energy Event The Energy Event, which takes place form 13 to14 September at the Birmingham NEC, will sport five of the 'big six', along with some of the UK's leading instrumentation and control suppliers. » Read More

30/08/2011 Chainflex cabling reduces powertrain design space Chainflex CF11 and CF211 series energy chain cables can now operate reliably in much smaller bending radii than used to be considered safe. » Read More

26/08/2011 Atlas Copco supplies compressed air to WorldSkills 2011 Atlas Copco Compressors is sponsoring WorldSkills London 2011, the world's largest international skills competition for young people, which takes place from 5 to 8 October at ExCel London. » Read More

25/08/2011 Howberry Business Park boosts green credentials Howberry Park Estate, in South Oxfordshire, has boosted its green credentials by installing energy management equipment from t-mac Technologies. » Read More

25/08/2011 Ener-G initiative to help decarbonise NHS plant Manufacturing and engineering business Ener-G has established a healthcare division to deliver low carbon infrastructure improvements across the NHS estate. » Read More