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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

22/07/2020 Britishvolt and the Welsh government sign MoU Manufacturer Britishvolt has signed an memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Welsh government as both parties work together on plans to develop a commercially viable 30 GWh battery manufacturing plant, and supplementary 200MW solar ... » Read More

22/07/2020 Double appointment at CEC Utility management specialist Control Energy Costs has strengthened its business development team with two key appointments as it looks to meet £3m turnover targets for 2020. » Read More

21/07/2020 Motorsport-inspired tech to aid future combat aircraft development BAE Systems and Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) have joined forces to explore how battery management and cooling technologies from the motorsport industry could be exploited to deliver efficiency and performance gains in the design of ... » Read More

21/07/2020 Industry bodies agree partnership to support low carbon future Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) and OGUK have signed a reciprocal membership agreement to reflect the aligned goals of supporting the energy industry to achieve net zero emissions. » Read More

20/07/2020 Wood completes work on SGN's green hydrogen-to-homes network project in Argyll Global engineering and consulting company Wood has successfully delivered preliminary engineering design services for gas network operator SGN’s candidate site at Machrihanish, on the west coast of Scotland, as part of its Hydrogen 100 ... » Read More

20/07/2020 Survey warns of increased cyber-attacks in next 12 months More than 80% of businesses expect cyber threats to increase over the next 12 months, according to a survey commissioned by WatchGuard Technologies in partnership with SC Media UK. » Read More

17/07/2020 Vilicom connects Hornsea Two offshore wind farm UK-based wireless telecommunications provider Vilicom has announced that it is providing a ‘critical’ mobile network during the construction, development and deployment of Ørsted’s Hornsea Two offshore wind farm. » Read More

17/07/2020 FATH Components embarking on UK-wide tour with product demonstration trailer Machine elements and factory products manufacturer FATH Components is embarking on a UK-wide tour of manufacturing and industrial plants with its purpose-built product demonstration trailer. » Read More

16/07/2020 BigChange gives Europump’s commercial transport business a boost Europump has turned to mobile and cloud technology to expand its fuel pump maintenance services within the commercial fleet sector. » Read More

16/07/2020 EEMUA Mechanical Integrity course approved for CPD by Society of Operations ... The Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association (EEMUA) has announced that the content of its Mechanical Integrity (MI) course has been approved for continuing professional development by the UK Society of Operations Engineers ... » Read More

15/07/2020 Apprentice achieves Level 6 NDT Engineer Degree Robert Jackson (pictured), a sub-contracted supervisor at a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) services supplier IRISNDT, has reportedly become the first graduate of the degree level apprenticeship in NDT, which was introduced in 2018 by Skills ... » Read More

15/07/2020 Inspec Solutions reports bumper results Sheffield-based technology systems provider Inspec Solutions has reported a ‘bumper year’ with over 30% growth secured to its year end – achieving its highest ever turnover. » Read More