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17/03/2023 William G Search named Atlas Copco Compressors’ distributor of the year 2022 Atlas Copco awards an annual prize to the distributor that has achieved outstanding performance across several areas. William G Search is a long-standing premier distributor of Atlas Copco, having supplied its compressed air products since ... » Read More

16/03/2023 IPAF publishes guidance on avoiding contact with overhead power lines Comprehensive new guidance outlining key principles and ways to reduce risks when using MEWPs in the vicinity of power lines, with the aim of helping to reduce electrocution and electric shock incidents, has been launched by IPAF. » Read More

15/03/2023 Sulzer unveils OEM-X line Sulzer has launched its OEM-X line, a 24/7 pump service that is said to offer flexible repair and retrofit solutions for any pump brand. » Read More

14/03/2023 Emerson introduces Trim Cartridge Emerson has released its easy-e Trim Cartridge solution for Fisher easy-e globe valves, which is said to create time and money saving throughout the maintenance process. » Read More

14/03/2023 SKF develops bushing for motorcycles SKF has developed a composite bushing for motorcycle front suspensions, or forks, that are said to reduce the need for maintenance. » Read More

13/03/2023 Zero carbon and sustainability events and magazine launched In 2023, a new manufacturing leadership conference, ‘Engineering Zero’, and a net zero & energy management digital magazine (EMAG), join two other well-established energy management events, Energy2Waste and EMEX, the net zero & energy ... » Read More

13/03/2023 ICS upgrades hospital food storage ICS Cool Energy has provided two Cold Store 20 units that store food at -20°C at an unnamed hospital in East England. » Read More

13/03/2023 Baker Hughes to enhance Cordant suite Energy technology company Baker Hughes has partnered with BP to further develop its Cordant suite of solutions for asset performance management and process optimisation. » Read More

10/03/2023 FVB to study hot water reservoir FVB has been commissioned by research institute Energiforsk to conduct a follow-up study on a hot water reservoir that is being built by Mälarenergi in Västerås, Sweden. » Read More

10/03/2023 TK reveals digital trends for elevators A TK Elevator report has highlighted how four digital trends are delivering customised experiences for elevator users while also helping property managers run their buildings more efficiently. » Read More

09/03/2023 WEG supplies motors for test rig WEG is to supply two 30 MW motors to a test rig that will provide a platform to test and validate wind turbine technology. » Read More

09/03/2023 Elgi launches refrigerated dryers Elgi Compressors Europe has released refrigerated dryers that can replace non-cyclic drivers in all applications requiring Class 4 air, offering thermal mass control for better energy savings. » Read More

08/03/2023 Celeros offers surge relief system Celeros Flow Technology’s M&J Valve portfolio now offers the Danflo axial surge relief flow control valve, which protects pipelines, pumps and other devices from transient surge overpressures. » Read More

08/03/2023 BAM trials safety system Construction firm BAM has trialled a safety system on a commercial building under construction at Kings Cross estate as part of Related Argent’s 2022 Innovation Challenge. » Read More

07/03/2023 TÜV SÜD UK appoints chief engineer TÜV SÜD UK’s machinery division has appointed Ian Wright as chief engineer to help further develop the technical side of the business. » Read More

07/03/2023 Sensor Technology expands offering Sensor Technology has released new size models of non-contact torque sensors that offer measurement down to 200mNm (0.2Nm) for high speed robots, small drives and micro motors. » Read More

06/03/2023 ABB introduces Swifti cobot ABB has launched its Swifti CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot (Cobot), which has a load handling capacity of up to 11kg. » Read More

06/03/2023 Tyre manufacturer saves almost €99,128 a year NSK has confirmed its HTF series ball screw has helped an unnamed tyre plant reduce its replacement ball screw purchase by two-thirds, delivering annual savings of €99,128. » Read More

03/03/2023 Ifm Electronic unveils modules Ifm Electronic has released modules that bring vibration diagnostics into the field, eliminating the need to route signals from accelerators back to the control panel. » Read More

03/03/2023 XL Global Group expands commercial team Aberdeen-based XL Global Group has added Mark Chatwin and Derreen Reid to its commercial team to bolster its integrated engineering support services in the UK. » Read More

02/03/2023 SPI trials Flir camera SPI Inspections has found Flir’s Si124 acoustic imaging camera to be an asset in detecting partial discharge, a sign of approaching or imminent failure in power infrastructure. » Read More

02/03/2023 FPS releases compressors FPS Air Compressors is releasing its MiniCube solution that delivers compressed air for pneumatic devices and Cube models for where higher air requirements are necessary. » Read More

01/03/2023 KEB uses Yokogawa power analyser KEB Automation is using Yokogawa’s WT5000 Precision Power analyser to develop its latest generation of frequency converters for variable speed drives. » Read More

01/03/2023 Primafruit switches to automated trucks Primafruit is using automated counterbalance trucks to streamline intralogistics processes at its production and storage facility in the town of Vale of Evesham, Worcestershire. » Read More

28/02/2023 Svendborg delivers braking systems for copper mine Svendborg has provided an unnamed OEM with low-speed and high-speed braking systems for a double drum, a 20-tonne system designed for a copper mine hoist. » Read More