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11/08/2020 Novel application of spectroscopy to nuclear site decommissioning Jacobs is deploying a new type of Raman spectroscopy technology, which makes it safer and cheaper to spot radioactive contamination or other hazardous substances in waste stores and nuclear facilities undergoing decommissioning. » Read More

10/08/2020 Panasonic launches remote support for HVAC products Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions has invested in a central software support solution for products, IFS Remote Assistance, which will be deployed across Europe. » Read More

07/08/2020 Folding gantry makes quick work of bridge inspections Access machinery rental business Height for Hire has taken delivery of a new truck fitted with a versatile underbridge unit to allow survey and construction teams to work beneath bridges without the need for scaffolding. » Read More

06/08/2020 Bentley Motors looks to the future of electric drive Luxury carmaker Bentley Motors has begun a three-year research programme that promises to transform electric vehicle powertrains, utilising a fully integrated, free from rare-earth magnet e-axle to supports electric vehicle architectures. » Read More

06/08/2020 AGV sensor system learns presence of obstacles without tape or reflectors With the release of the SICK LiDAR-LOC solution for mobile platforms, users can implement contour-based localisation on any automated guided vehicle, cart, forklift or service robot fitted with SICK 2D LiDAR sensors or safety scanners. » Read More

05/08/2020 Atlas Copco introduces unique ceramic desiccant dryer media Until now, desiccant in air dryers has always consisted of loose beads made of activated alumina, molecular sieves, or silica gel. » Read More

05/08/2020 Thermal calibration laboratory celebrates 50 years AMETEK Land’s Sheffield infrared temperature calibration laboratory is celebrating its 50th anniversary. » Read More

04/08/2020 Drive-by-internet demonstrated for subsea ROVs Forum Energy Technologies of the UK has developed and demonstrated the ability to remotely operate two types of submersible ROV robots between an offshore vessel and a remote location. » Read More

04/08/2020 SOCOTEC wins preferred supplier status with Jaguar Building Services Testing, inspection and compliance services firm SOCOTEC has been awarded preferred supplier status with Jaguar Building Services, a provider of mechanical, electrical and public health building services maintenance. » Read More

03/08/2020 SEW Eurodrive relocates in Scotland SEW Eurodrive has opened a new sales and service centre in Cumbernauld (near Glasgow), to meet the growing demand for its wide range of maintenance and service options, as well as new industrial gear units in Scotland. » Read More

02/08/2020 Illuminated beacon tower manages post-COVID queuing RS Components has introduced the RS PRO SMART-Q queue management system, a configurable beacon tower that manages the flow of customers and staff, by helping them to move around safely and efficiently in a wide range of retail, commercial ... » Read More

31/07/2020 Sparrows Group extends Vedanta relationship with rental crane contract renewal Sparrows Group has secured a three-year contract renewal to supply a rental crane to Vedanta Resources Limited, extending its relationship with the company to nine years. » Read More

31/07/2020 Festo gives the future of safe automation a hand Within its Bionic Learning Network, Festo has been studying and developing safe automation systems to relieve people of monotonous or hazardous tasks. One prototype robot system is the ‘BionicMobileAssistant’, which deploys artificial ... » Read More

30/07/2020 MSC wins Sulzer contract Metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services supplier MSC Industrial Supply Co. (MSC) has won a three-year contract with fluid engineering specialist Sulzer. » Read More

30/07/2020 SOCOTEC completes cooling tower replacement work for defence client Testing, inspection and compliance services provider Socotec has successfully replaced a cooling tower and introduced new dosing equipment on behalf of a defence client in the East Midlands. » Read More

29/07/2020 MTC partnership to help workplace social distancing The Coventry-based Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has partnered with advanced robotics manufacturer Tharsus to support the roll-out of wearable technology that aims to help social distancing in the workplace. » Read More

29/07/2020 Control room operators at Highways England turn to VR When a new training programme was required to help control room operators better understand the impact of their actions on the customer satisfaction of motorists using the strategic road network, Highways England (HE) turned to ... » Read More

28/07/2020 OWR launches Robotics Demonstration Centre OW Robotics (OWR) has launched a Robotics Demonstration Centre for customers and businesses looking to transform their warehouse, logistics and manufacturing operations through automation. » Read More

28/07/2020 GHD employees join UAE Multi-Nation Business Continuity Task Force Two UAE-based employees at services company GHD have been selected to be part of the UAE Multi-Nation Business Continuity Task Force to help get the country back to business. » Read More

27/07/2020 Sparrows Group enhances US industrial market position with SKF lubrication ... Aberdeen-headquartered engineering and equipment specialist Sparrows Group has enhanced its position in the US industrial market after securing a key distributor agreement with lubrication system, bearing and seal specialist SKF. » Read More

27/07/2020 Artificial intelligence to detect metalworking machine anomalies Finnish-Russian industrial digitalisation specialist Zyfra has developed a predictive analytics solution powered by machine learning to enhance the capabilities of metalworking machines by detecting anomalies in the technological process ... » Read More

24/07/2020 Nissan Sunderland plant hands over protective apron project to HMP ... Having produced half a million protective aprons for front line health care workers, Nissan Sunderland is now handing over the project reins to HMP Northumberland. » Read More

24/07/2020 WYLER Bluetooth inclinometers provide measurement solution for machinery ... WYLER’s UK agent Bowers Group has provided D.Turner & Son Ltd, a specialist in the safe transportation of heavy machinery, plant and equipment, with the WYLER BlueSYSTEM, a modular family of digital inclinometers for machine alignment. » Read More

23/07/2020 Inprotec installs dust extraction system at battery recycling centre Inprotec has completed a project to install a ‘state-of-the-art’ system to capture and safely extract operational dust at a UK Alkaline battery recycling centre. » Read More

23/07/2020 BASF and IntelliSense.io partner to accelerate digital transformation in mining Global chemical company BASF and IntelliSense.io, an industrial artificial intelligence (AI) company, have announced an exclusive partnership that will combine their expertise in mineral processing, ore beneficiation chemistry and ... » Read More