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26/07/2018 Mine vehicle ‘electrified’ by Paus and Danfoss Emission-free electromobility in the mining industry can reduce the risks often associated with inhalation of exhaust gases from diesel vehicles – a new trend that globally operating specialist for mining and tunneling vehicles, Emsbürener ... » Read More

26/07/2018 Yorkshire apprentices will have leading role in railway future National College for High Speed Rail graduates are set to play a leading role in designing, building and operating the future rail network of Britain, the Transport Secretary has said. » Read More

25/07/2018 Phase two construction complete at Aston Martin St Athan plant British luxury sports car maker Aston Martin has completed the second phase of its new car assembly plant at St Athan, in South Wales. » Read More

25/07/2018 ULEMCo works on hydrogen fuelled marine engines Hydrogen combustion engine technology company, ULEMCo, is looking into options for the marine sector. » Read More

25/07/2018 VHS Hydraulic Components appointed Bosch Rexroth Mobile Systems integrator Sheffield-based VHS Hydraulic Components Ltd, which specialises in producing power packs and supplying a vast range of hydraulic components, has been appointed as the sole Bosch Rexroth Mobile System integrator in the UK. » Read More

24/07/2018 Rolls-Royce maintenance robots can crawl inside engines Rolls-Royce has unveiled a range of robotic technologies that it says each represent an opportunity to improve the way engine maintenance is delivered. » Read More

24/07/2018 Bilfinger Tebodin gives design a digital future Global consulting and engineering firm, Bilfinger Tebodin, is offering clients the very latest in digital technology to design both new facilities and change existing plants. » Read More

23/07/2018 Basic agreement reached for verification test of autonomous underwater vehicle ... An agreement has been signed by a major Japanese industrial corporation that will see the test of an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) in Scotland. » Read More

23/07/2018 Detent pins now available with choice of grip WDS Component Parts has extended its range of detent pins, including a new type of grip so that customers can choose a style on aesthetic or ergonomic grounds. » Read More

23/07/2018 Strong year for manufacturing masks future concerns regarding investment and ... Manufacturing across UK regions enjoyed an exceptional twelve months, with positive output and order balances recorded across the board. » Read More

22/07/2018 ALE uses Mega Jack to install Perth bridge Lifting solutions provider ALE has used its Mega Jack system to lift both halves of the main arch of Matagarup Bridge in Perth, Australia. » Read More

20/07/2018 Belmont revamps recycling facility as EVs take off Scotland’s first fully functioning battery recycling plant is extending its dismantling lines to prepare for the disassembly of an increasing number of electric vehicle (EV) batteries (Li-Ion), as the uptake of EVs increases across the UK. » Read More

20/07/2018 Dynamic Specialized uses Hydra-Slide solution to overcome speed concerns A Hydra-Slide hydraulic skidding system, turntable and related products have provided to be a suitable alternative to a crane, as transport firm Dynamic Specialized replaced a transformer at a facility in Northern Virginia. » Read More

19/07/2018 Sulzer moves and refurbishes 180-tonne welder for Tata Steel The Avonmouth Service Center of Sulzer has recently completed a project for Tata Steel that required a flash butt welder that was originally located in Port Talbot, to be dismantled, refurbished, relocated and commissioned on a pickling ... » Read More

18/07/2018 New ultrasonic leak detector launched by SKF SKF has launched the new SKF Ultrasonic Leak Detector TKSU 10 – enabling users to find leaks from a distance and in noisy industrial environments more easily. » Read More

18/07/2018 Eaton Hydraulics invests in a new training facility Power management company Eaton has recently completed a major investment into its UK training centre in Havant UK. » Read More

17/07/2018 Hoppecke batteries help Crown Paints cut greenhouse gases Paint manufacturer Crown Paints has cut its greenhouse gas emissions significantly since installing forklift trucks (FLTs) benefiting from batteries and chargers supplied by Hoppecke Industrial Batteries. » Read More

17/07/2018 Eisenmann to expand paint shop at BMW Group plant International plant engineering specialist Eisenmann has been given overall responsibility for expanding the paint shop at BMW Group’s plant in Leipzig. » Read More

16/07/2018 British Safety Council: More needs to be done to protect workers’ lives The British Safety Council has pledged to campaign more vigorously for safe and healthy workplaces after data from the Health & Safety Executive revealed there were 144 work-related fatalities in Britain during 2017/18 – an increase from ... » Read More

16/07/2018 Endress+Hauser launches e-Commerce platform Endress+Hauser has revealed its e-Commerce platform. » Read More

16/07/2018 Rotork completes automation contract to assist decarbonisation at Lynemouth Rotork has completed a contract to supply fully automated pneumatic control systems on high capacity biomass rail freight wagons supporting the decarbonisation project at Lynemouth Power Station in Northumberland. » Read More

13/07/2018 Call for evidence on red diesel closes this month A call for evidence on the use of rebated gas oil (often called red diesel) by non-road mobile machinery closes this month. » Read More

13/07/2018 A quarter of engineering graduates have regrets about their degree Almost a quarter (23.5%) of engineering graduates have regrets about their degree, while nearly one in five (17.6%) say that their current job isn’t even related to their chosen subject, according to research by CV-Library. » Read More

12/07/2018 JCB secures major European deal with Boels Rental Plant and tool hire company Boels Rental has invested in a brand-new machine fleet, worth almost £21 million, from JCB. » Read More

12/07/2018 EA: Water companies need to do more to protect the environment Water companies need to do more to protect the environment, according to a new report. » Read More