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05/09/2022 Waste as a Resource – new report A radical rethink of recycling and waste policy is required to put the UK on a more sustainable path, according to a new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). » Read More

02/09/2022 APIs improve TK Elevator range TK (ThyssenKrupp) Elevator has launched application programming interfaces (APIs) so that its elevators and escalators to be networked with various customer systems, connecting smart buildings and users. » Read More

02/09/2022 Hayward Transport chooses refurbished forklift from Rushlift Although known as a general haulier, 80% of J Hayward & Sons of Walsall’s business is related to container operations, which often involves heavy lifting duties for the company’s forklift truck fleet. » Read More

01/09/2022 Large-scale green hydrogen for UK Air Products has joined forces with Associated British Ports (ABP) with the intention to build a large-scale, green hydrogen facility to the Port of Immingham. » Read More

31/08/2022 Electric actuator increases accuracy and productivity of bulk bagging machine When end users of a precision bagging machine started using economical bags with inconsistent sizes, this impacted accuracy and productivity of the bulk bagging process. The OEM switched to Tolomatic’s electric screw actuators as part of a ... » Read More

31/08/2022 Drilling supplier launches real-time monitoring and automation solution A specialist drilling waste management company has launched a solution designed to provide oil and gas operators with increased automation, deeper insights and real time data monitoring to improve the efficiency of their wellsite drill ... » Read More

30/08/2022 SKF Hybrid deep groove ball bearing promises greater motor power SKF has developed a new hybrid deep groove ball bearing for high-speed applications. The new bearing is aimed at applications such as rail industry traction motors, as well as electric machines and drives. SKF already has three pilot ... » Read More

30/08/2022 New NSK bearings deliver long service life for steelmakers Due to harsh environmental conditions, steelmaking equipment requires highly reliable, long-life bearings that resist premature damage. NSK has therefore developed a bearing for the steelmaking industry that improves productivity through ... » Read More

26/08/2022 Ultimo’s EAM platform to be used at Swiss waste-to-energy site KEBAG, the operator of the second-largest waste-to-energy plant in Switzerland, has chosen Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) platform to manage maintenance activities in its new facility, which is currently being built. » Read More

26/08/2022 Atlas Copco updates and expands nitrogen skid range All-in-one on-site nitrogen generation systems now feature advanced components and additional models to the range. » Read More

25/08/2022 Sensonics launches ‘cost-effective’ vibration measurement tool for smaller ... Sensonics’ DN26 G3 machine protection monitor is a stand-alone monitor that complements its range of rack-mounted products, and is said to be suitable for for monitoring smaller rotating plant and equipment such as pumps, motors, fans, ... » Read More

25/08/2022 IOGP republishes lifting and hoisting recommended practice The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) has comprehensively updated a report originally published in 2006 that highlights the essential principles of safe lifting and encouraging their strict application to lifting and ... » Read More

24/08/2022 Siemens and Awen Collective collaboration offers SME manufacturers affordable ... Siemens has partnered with cybersecurity software company Awen Collective to develop a new, accessible and affordable, managed OT security solution for SME manufacturers. » Read More

24/08/2022 Listen carefully: igus develops two-component, quiet ball bearing Following research and development, igus has launched a novel two-component (2K) ball bearing. » Read More

23/08/2022 FEIN simplifies steam engine restoration and rebuild Drilling on curved surfaces, namely when restoring boilers, presented several challenges for Henwood Engineering’s team of engineers. » Read More

23/08/2022 Siemens closes smart building acquisition Siemens Smart Infrastructure has completed the acquisition of Brightly Software, a US-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider of asset and maintenance management solutions. » Read More

23/08/2022 Alfa Laval focuses on sustainability at UK servicing event Industry specialist Alfa Laval focused on sustainability through service at its latest UK-based event this summer. » Read More

22/08/2022 Construction of one of the UK’s first wind-powered oil and gas production ... UK green energy infrastructure developer, Cerulean Winds, and Ping Petroleum UK have signed an agreement to create one of the UK’s first oil and gas facilities powered mainly by offshore wind. » Read More

22/08/2022 Cementing the benefits of specialist services from Hoist & Winch The services available from Hoist & Winch Ltd have come to the rescue of a cement industry customer that was looking to replace a large rotor used in its production process. » Read More

19/08/2022 Solvay Derbyshire named winner of Risk Reduction Through Design Award 2022 Solvay Derbyshire has triumphed at this year’s Risk Reduction Through Design Awards for its innovative solution that helps protect workers from developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). » Read More

19/08/2022 Yokogawa launches optical spectrum analysers covering wide wavelength range Yokogawa has launched two new optical spectrum analyzers (OSAs) to fulfil market demands for an instrument capable of measuring a wide range of wavelengths to meet new needs in optical product development and manufacturing. » Read More

19/08/2022 Elta Group partners with air monitoring company Airthings Commercial ventilation specifiers and contractors will now be able to access air monitoring solutions by Airthings via Elta Group. » Read More

18/08/2022 Severn Trent choose te-ion oxidation treatment to reduce sludge bulking Severn Trent has awarded Te-Tech a contract to install te-ion at its Chipping Campden wastewater treatment works. » Read More

16/08/2022 Siemens Congleton on track to hit carbon-neutral target in 2022 Siemens’ Congleton factory is on track to achieve carbon neutrality this year - eight years ahead of its original target. » Read More

16/08/2022 Southern England process calibration hub opens Endress+Hauser has joined forces with Electroserv to open a new calibration facility and service hub in the south of England » Read More