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12/07/2018 Institute for Risk and Regulatory Research revealed The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the University of Manchester (UoM) have committed to launching an Institute for Risk and Regulatory Research. » Read More

11/07/2018 Irving uses Hydra-Slide low profile skidding system for dryer change-out A 350-ton capacity Hydra-Slide low profile hydraulic skidding system has been used to change-out a Yankee dryer - a pressure vessel used in the production of tissue paper - at a facility in New Brunswick, eastern Canada. » Read More

11/07/2018 SKF-Siemens partnership to improve railway reliability A partnership agreement has been signed by SKF and Siemens that will focus on improving train operators’ asset management efficiencies. » Read More

11/07/2018 New UTC for Doncaster A new state-of-the art college in Doncaster will train students to become experts in engineering and digital technology to help deliver skilled workers that local businesses need. » Read More

11/07/2018 Minimise the impact of power failures in mines Conveyor take-up winches are essential components for the mining industry. Therefore, any malfunction or sudden stop of these utilities caused by power failure can affect the entire mining operation. » Read More

10/07/2018 Senseye provides predictive maintenance analytics to manufacturers on Siemens’ ... Siemens and predictive maintenance analytics provider Senseye have partnered to make Senseye’s condition monitoring and prognostic software available to manufacturers through the MindSphere Industrial Internet of Things operating system. » Read More

10/07/2018 Work-related fatal injuries hit 144 in 2017/18 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its provisional annual data for work-related fatal injuries, showing that 144 workers were fatally injured between April 2017 and March 2018 (a rate of 0.45 per 100,000 workers). » Read More

10/07/2018 Protecting welders’ lungs – collaborative roadshow series launched BOHS, The Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection, has unveiled details of a new series of free roadshows on preventing lung disease amongst welders in manufacturing, sponsored by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work ... » Read More

10/07/2018 Veolia shows the future for grid balancing First Lithium Ion technology at the UK's largest high-temperature incinerator paves the way for industrial energy security » Read More

10/07/2018 ERIKS launches remote status monitoring system ERIKS UK & Ireland has launched a new, Industry 4.0 compatible condition monitoring system for the remote access and predictive maintenance of critical assets. » Read More

10/07/2018 Grease filling filter for automatic lubrication systems SKF announced the introduction of its Lincoln small grease reservoir filling filter. » Read More

10/07/2018 Invertek drives a hole in one at Italian golf course An Italian golf course has greater control irrigating its greens, thanks to the introduction of Invertek Drives variable frequency drive (VFD) technology, cutting water usage and reducing energy costs as a result. » Read More

10/07/2018 It’s a woman’s world How STEM industries can attract more females into the sector » Read More

10/07/2018 Protecting utilities Minimising cyber security threats on industrial control systems » Read More

10/07/2018 Recipe for sweet success at Tunnock’s As Scotland’s most famous confectionary manufacturer, Tunnock’s has found the recipe for success. » Read More

09/07/2018 Maintec 2018: GSK maintenance strategy manager named as keynote speaker GSK maintenance strategy manager Paul Adams and Dr Jenifer Baxter, head of engineering at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, will deliver keynote sessions at Maintec 2018. » Read More

09/07/2018 SKF digitisation solutions help to increase rotating equipment performance for ... SKF has signed a three-year, multi-million-pound contract with BP to supply condition monitoring services to its UK offshore assets. » Read More

09/07/2018 Skanwear: Ensure PPE ticks all the boxes Personal protective equipment (PPE) provider Skanwear is urging businesses to ensure that their PPE ticks all the boxes before they make a purchase, warning that failure to do so could increase risks in the workplace. » Read More

09/07/2018 Controlling infrared elements for precise temperature monitoring Ceramicx in Ireland develops and produces infrared heating elements. These devices generate infrared radiation in order to heat objects on a non-contact basis. » Read More

09/07/2018 Collaborative effort amongst industry specialists creates best conveyor designs Adrian Wells of WDS Component Parts, a manufacturer and supplier of engineering parts and machine accessories, looks at the most efficient ways to design and build conveyors that exactly meet specific user requirements. » Read More

09/07/2018 Sulzer invests in UK high voltage coil manufacturing As part of a recent UK investment program, Sulzer has built and equipped a dedicated in-house test and development laboratory for high voltage coils. » Read More

09/07/2018 Software reduces non-critical plant maintenance time by up to 100 per cent ABB has demonstrated that for non-critical plant measurements its soon-to-launch new verification software can reduce time spent on non-critical plant maintenance by up to 100 per cent. » Read More

09/07/2018 Avoiding recalls with food-safe lubricants: Chris Johnson, managing director of food grade bearing supplier SMB Bearings explains the importance of food safe lubricants in food processing equipment. » Read More

06/07/2018 TALIS report to help water companies improve efficiencies and combat waste Water flow control solutions provider, TALIS, is acting to help prevent waste in the water sector, stemming from what it believes is a failure to make the best buying decisions for non-standard applications. » Read More

06/07/2018 National College for High Speed Rail signs agreement with Alstom Rail Academy The National College for High Speed Rail has signed a landmark contract to work in collaboration with the newly created Alstom Academy for Rail in Widnes. » Read More