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03/11/2022 Alfa Laval launches multipurpose membrane filtration system With sterling volatility affecting SME pharmaceutical and food manufacturer costs around raw materials and ingredients, a prominent processing equipment supplier is highlighting the importance of flexibility in production lines. The ... » Read More

03/11/2022 Atlas Copco acquires two northern compressed air distributors Atlas Copco has acquired Precision Pneumatics Ltd and Wearside Pneumatics Ltd, two compressed air distributors and service providers in the UK. » Read More

03/11/2022 Flexicon launches dumping conveying system Flexicon has released a manual dumping system with an integral conveyor and separate dust collector suitable for dairy powders, pharmaceutical products, and contamination-sensitive bulk foods. » Read More

02/11/2022 JCB enters pothole deal with Dawsongroup JCB has entered an agreement with commercial asset supplier Dawsongroup to deliver six pothole fixing machines to help tackle the UK’s nine-year backlog of road repairs. » Read More

01/11/2022 Kistler unveils software for torque tool testing systems Kistler has introduced new software that allows users to store measurement settings for torque tools and receive guidance through the measurements. » Read More

31/10/2022 ECITB safety course available online Training and testing at the foundation level for ECITB’s (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) International Health and Safety Passport for engineering construction sites are now available online. » Read More

28/10/2022 UK’s National Robotarium and TCS link on robotics The UK’s National Robotarium – a new £22.4 million centre for robotics in Scotland – is to carry out research on cobots with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). » Read More

27/10/2022 ABB enhances digital circuit breaker ABB has enhanced its VD4 medium voltage circuit breaker with new intelligence, which is said to reduce the risk of power outages by 30%. » Read More

26/10/2022 SKF unveils lubrication system for farm machinery SKF Lincoln has launched an automatic lubrication system to help maintain the performance of farm machinery throughout the harvesting season by reducing chain wear. » Read More

25/10/2022 QED offers EZR Tray for removing VOC QED Environmental Systems has launched a stainless steel tray sliding air stripper suitable for removing volatile organic compounds (VOC) from contaminated groundwater and waste streams. » Read More

24/10/2022 Fanuc opens robotics facility in Ireland Robotics company Fanuc has opened a 500m2 training centre and showroom in Maynooth, County Kildare, to provide automation, servicing and training to Irish manufacturers. » Read More

21/10/2022 Allianz appoints Peter Milton chief engineer Allianz Engineering has appointed Peter Milton as chief engineer, succeeding Peter Carless, who has now retired. » Read More

20/10/2022 SKF and Televic GSP aim to work on maintenance intelligence SKF and Televic GSP have signed a letter of intent (LoI) to advance condition-based maintenance capabilities for rolling stock operators. » Read More

19/10/2022 Sulzer identifies faulty OEM replacement compressor rotors Ever ordered something online, only to discover on delivery it’s not right ,and needs to be sent back? While this is annoying for personal items, when it’s a rotor for your chlorine compressor, it can potentially have significant ... » Read More

19/10/2022 Igus offers e chain system for long travels Igus has released an energy chain with its own drive for commercial port operations which is said to ensure higher running times on long travel distances. » Read More

18/10/2022 DATAHONE and Ultimo announce partnership Leeds-based production and maintenance monitoring provider, Datahone, has announced a co-sell agreement with enterprise asset management supplier Ultimo for the mid-market. » Read More

18/10/2022 Seven Arctic vessel to receive energy-saving system Subsea7 has confirmed that the Seven Arctic is to be equipped with an energy-saving system that is expected to reduce 5,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. » Read More

17/10/2022 22m investment at TWI TWI has invested £22 million into improving facilities across the UK and upgrading the equipment that is available for use in industrial member projects. » Read More

17/10/2022 Dozer upgrade saves Stokey thousands Stokey Plant Hire commissioned Finning to rebuild its 15-year-old Cat D9 Dozer in a move that was around £550,000 cheaper than buying a new version. » Read More

14/10/2022 Danfoss wins UK R&D grant for construction plant decarbonisation Hydraulics and electric powertrain systems supplier Danfoss Power Solutions has secured a grant worth £407,112 from the UK government to accelerate the electrification of construction machinery. » Read More

14/10/2022 Mock chimney demolition project gets green light Copeland Borough Council has approved plans from a collaboration of Cumbrian companies that will aid in the demolition of the Pile 1 chimney at Sellafield. » Read More

13/10/2022 SICK develops PLe/SIL3 RFID-monitored safety lock with 180-degree actuator SICK has developed the flexLock, an RFID-monitored safety lock with a 180° actuation radius, creating a versatile protective device for safe locking of doors, flaps and gates. The SICK flexLock has been designed with a high locking force ... » Read More

13/10/2022 RAIB reports on hand trolley-passenger train collision RAIB has released its report into a collision between a passenger train and a hand trolley at Challow, Oxfordshire, 21 October 2021. » Read More

12/10/2022 Exol unveils solar photovoltaics (PV) project Lubricants supplier Exol Lubricants has revealed it plans to cut carbon emissions and save energy costs through the installation of solar panels at the brand’s headquarters in Wednesbury. » Read More

12/10/2022 UK gov confirms site for fusion energy plant ?The UK government has confirmed plans to build a prototype fusion energy plant at the West Burton power station site in Nottinghamshire by 2040. » Read More