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03/07/2018 Automation, 4IR and renewables to drive future growth of UK mechanical ... The UK’s second biggest manufacturing employer has opportunities for growth, according to a new sector report from Santander and EEF. » Read More

03/07/2018 Hexagon introduces the Leica BLK3D Hexagon AB has introduced another solution in its BLK line – the Leica BLK3D – a compact 3D handheld imager that aims to improve productivity by enabling immediate and precise 3D measurements from any image it captures. » Read More

03/07/2018 Mechan set to supply heavy lifting equipment to Panama City Metro Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is expanding its export horizons and preparing to ship its very first order to the Americas. » Read More

03/07/2018 IFR: Industrial robot sales increase worldwide Global sales of industrial robots reached a new record of 380,550 units in 2017 – an increase of 29% compared to the previous year (2016: 294,300 units). » Read More

02/07/2018 AXA unveils forklift truck safety initiative AXA Insurance has teamed up with CCTV and telematics firm VUE to launch a new safety initiative aimed at reducing forklift truck (FLT) accidents. » Read More

02/07/2018 Ørsted signs order with SGRE for ‘world’s biggest’ offshore wind farm Offshore wind farm developer, constructor and operator, Ørsted, has placed a multi-million pound turbine order with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) for its Hornsea Project Two offshore wind farm. » Read More

02/07/2018 Integrated QR-code on igus e-chains offers easy part identification and more Plastic energy chain specialist igus is now integrating QR-codes onto its e-chain systems to make original part identification easy. » Read More

19/06/2018 Submersible geared motors solution for state-of-the-art wastewater treatment ... Conducting an effective and up-to-date wastewater treatment service is challenging. » Read More

19/06/2018 Four-quadrant current control IC redefines motion engineering A ground-breaking family of compact integrated circuits (ICs) for velocity and torque control, capable of four-quadrant current control is now available from Daventry’s Inmoco. » Read More

07/06/2018 Power line monitoring on the move In the Northern hemisphere, November through to March is a particularly testing time for any energy supplier. » Read More

07/06/2018 Liner for igus drylin linear systems approved for food contact igus has expanded its range of bearing liners for its drylin linear guide systems, specifically for use in the food and drinks industry. » Read More

07/06/2018 Henkel develops four new industrial cleaning innovations Henkel has developed no less than four new cleaning products designed to bring a host of advantages to those faced with cleaning industrial surfaces and components. » Read More

06/06/2018 A strong, lightweight bonded fastener Optimas Components has offered increased options for end users requiring adhesive bonded fasteners, with the addition of the Spida Fixings Spida Stud to its component range. » Read More

06/06/2018 SKF reaches out further to solve hydraulic seal problem SKF comes to the aid of a leading manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders for mobile applications who had been experiencing problems with leaking seals on a cherry picker application. » Read More

05/06/2018 Load bank testing mitigates standby generation failure Simone Bruckner, managing director of power resistor and load bank manufacturer Cressall Resistors, explains why regular load bank testing should be a crucial part of any company’s standby strategy. » Read More

05/06/2018 Power to your people Mitsubishi launches a simple, effective and affordable powered pallet truck » Read More

23/05/2018 Bauer gear motors make a splash at US theme park Robust IP68-rated motors solve reliability problems on popular water ride » Read More

23/05/2018 Adding steam to a biomass system can turn a good opportunity into an unmissable ... As industry’s drive towards greener fuel sources continues, biomass users could gain up to double their Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) income by adding steam to their processes, it has been revealed. » Read More

23/05/2018 Boulting welcomes cohort of new apprentices Engineering solutions provider, Boulting has appointed seven new apprentices across the business as it continues to bridge the skills gap in the industry. » Read More

23/05/2018 One in four SMEs admit to gender pay gap Following recent government figures that confirmed almost eight in 10 companies and public-sector bodies pay men more than women, research from Close Brothers Asset Finance reveals that a quarter of SMEs admit to a gender pay gap at their ... » Read More

23/05/2018 Number of EU workers leaving UK eases EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation warns that nearly half of the UK’s manufacturers remain concerned about their ability to access skills post-Brexit, according to a new report. » Read More

23/05/2018 Calor LPG helps Naturediet dramatically cut energy costs A wet pet food manufacturer is predicted to save up to £20,000 a year and reduce its CO2 emissions by more than 80 tonnes by switching from kerosene to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). » Read More

23/05/2018 The potential of high-performance polymers in forklifts To avoid machine downtime, it is important to use robust and long-lasting machine elements. Here, self-lubricating and maintenance-free high-performance plastics from igus show their advantages. » Read More

22/05/2018 Ashtead Technology adds bracelet pipe scanner to rental fleet In response to an increased demand for the ability to inspect smaller diameter pipes, Ashtead Technology has added the Phoenix Bracelet Scanner and the latest custom phased array probes to its fleet of rental NDT instruments. » Read More

22/05/2018 SPS installs MBBR to supplement treatment at Aberlour Distillery Siltbuster Process Solutions (SPS) has installed a mobile Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) to provide a temporary additional treatment stage on the existing wastewater treatment plant at Aberlour Distillery, one of Speyside’s iconic malt ... » Read More