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10/06/2020 National Science and Media Museum celebrates 50 years of MacRobert Award for ... The National Science and Media Museum was due to host a new temporary exhibition of photographs this summer to celebrate 50 years of the MacRobert Award for engineering innovation. However, due to current circumstances, the museum is now ... » Read More

09/06/2020 Isotek Oil and Gas acquired by Connector Subsea Solutions Connector Subsea Solutions (CSS) Bergen, Norway, has completed the acquisition of Isotek Oil and Gas Limited. The Isotek workforce, which numbers 15 people, is transferring over to CSS with immediate effect. » Read More

09/06/2020 BOFA enhances team to continue international growth plans Portable fume and dust extraction systems specialist BOFA International has appointed Tom Reimann (pictured) as sales manager for international to help drive the company’s continued plans for growth in overseas markets. » Read More

08/06/2020 PEI-Genesis provides NHS delivery drone with connector Cables and connectors manufacturer PEI-Genesis has partnered with Windracers and Southampton University on the Windracers ULTRA (unmanned low-cost transport aircraft) project. » Read More

08/06/2020 thyssenkrupp Elevator releases long-term carbon targets thyssenkrupp Elevator has released its long-term carbon targets as it continues its mission to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) moving forward. » Read More

05/06/2020 Gregory Distribution introduces Freeway mobile devices Gregory Distribution has equipped its fleet engineers with mobile devices to replace a significant amount of paperwork in workshops. » Read More

05/06/2020 Engineers Without Borders UK & Anglo American Foundation extend partnership Engineers Without Borders UK, part of an international movement putting global responsibility at the heart of engineering, has extended its 15 year partnership with the Anglo American Foundation for a further three years. » Read More

04/06/2020 Senseye and InVMA strike alliance Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology specialist InVMA has signed a partnership agreement with Senseye, an industrial software company specialising in predictive maintenance. » Read More

04/06/2020 Next phase of Electric Nation project launched Western Power Distribution (WPD), in partnership with CrowdCharge, has launched the next phase of its ‘Electric Nation’ project with a new Vehicle to Grid (V2G) trial across the Midlands, South West and South Wales. » Read More

03/06/2020 WFS Technologies and Subsea Energy Solutions join forces WFS Technologies (WFS) and Subsea Energy Solutions (SES) have joined forces to harness their combined global expertise and range of live condition monitored cable protection systems for the offshore energy industry. » Read More

03/06/2020 Coronavirus: BCAS offers new 'working safely during Covid-19' training course The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is offering a new training course for businesses and employees concerned about safe working practices during the Coronavirus pandemic. » Read More

02/06/2020 Contract awarded for construction of National Manufacturing Institute Scotland ... The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has awarded the contract for the build of its new flagship facility at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland in Renfrewshire to Morrison Construction, part ... » Read More

02/06/2020 Coronavirus: Social distancing sensors for the factory floor Wearables provider ProGlove is responding to customers’ needs in manufacturing, distribution and logistics for a smart solution to help workers maintain social distance. » Read More

01/06/2020 Mainsaver CMMS selected by Finsbury Food Group Spidex Software has revealed that Finsbury Food Group has selected Mainsaver CMMS (computerised maintenance management system) software for its seven manufacturing sites across the UK. » Read More

01/06/2020 Coronavirus: Ubisense launches contact tracing platform To protect workers and aid productivity, real-time location intelligence solutions provider Ubisense has launched a new contact tracing solution that is globally available to a range of industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, ... » Read More

29/05/2020 Coronavirus: SOCOTEC provides support to two UK power stations during pandemic Testing, inspection and compliance services provider SOCOTEC has been working closely with two UK power stations to ensure that maximum electrical output is delivered to the National Grid during the Coronavirus outbreak. » Read More

29/05/2020 RS Components extends distribution partnership with Rockwell Automation RS Components has announced a partnership with Rockwell Automation that expands its distribution territories beyond the European Economic Area (EEA) it has supported to date. » Read More

28/05/2020 IMH signs distributor agreement with SPX Flow Industrial and Marine Hydraulics (IMH), which is headquartered in Middlesbrough and has a facility at the Port of Blyth, has signed a new agreement with SPX Flow. » Read More

28/05/2020 Redline secures security consultancy contract to support HS2 project Air Partner company and global security solutions provider Redline has secured a four-year contract to provide Align JV with security consultancy support on the delivery of a key section of the High Speed 2 (HS2) rail line between London ... » Read More

27/05/2020 Coronavirus: Disinfecting robot demonstrated by Forth Engineering A robot that is capable of disinfecting large areas has been demonstrated by Forth Engineering in Cumbria to help the UK navigate a safe route back from lockdown. » Read More

27/05/2020 Forum ROV successfully completes harbour trials for Vietnam Navy Forum Energy Technologies’ remotely operated vehicle (ROV), the Perry XLX-C, has successfully completed harbour trials in Vietnam. » Read More

26/05/2020 Aggreko warns of expected surge in demand for cold storage solutions Higher seasonal temperatures and reduced product demand stemming from the Covid-19 crisis will result in cold storage spaces exceeding capacity, according to temporary power and temperature solutions company Aggreko. » Read More

26/05/2020 Coronavirus: Honeywell launches solutions to improve building health Honeywell has launched an integrated set of solutions to help building owners improve the health of their building environments, operate more cleanly and safely, comply with social distancing policies, and help reassure occupants that it ... » Read More

22/05/2020 Coronavirus: Veolia introduces PPE treatment service In light of the on-going Covid-19 situation, resource management company Veolia has introduced 'a compliant way of safely collecting, containing and treating potentially contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE)'. » Read More

22/05/2020 AMTE Power & Britishvolt sign MoU for UK battery Giga Factory AMTE Power and Britishvolt have announced plans to investigate collaborating to build a UK full cycle battery cell GigaPlant, servicing the energy storage and automotive markets. » Read More