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22/05/2018 Engineering salaries rise, as competition remains fierce With job vacancies and applications also seeing an increase in April » Read More

21/05/2018 Heat transfer troubleshooting Here, Dave Dyer, technical sales engineer at thermal fluid expert, Global Heat Transfer, explains the best methods for troubleshooting issues with heat transfer systems. » Read More

21/05/2018 Atlas Copco oil-free VSD compressor lowers energy consumption Atlas Copco has launched the ZR 90-160 VSD+; a new range of oil-free rotary screw air compressors with motor variants of 90, 110, 132, 145 and 160 kW. » Read More

18/05/2018 Industry calls for summit with Government to save Apprenticeship Levy EEF survey shows overwhelming support for sweeping reforms » Read More

17/05/2018 Compressor and pipework combination boosts fast turnaround for maintenance and ... Equipping its new purpose-built maintenance and repair facility with an energy-efficient Atlas Copco GX11 FF compressor and a complete AIRnet modular pipework system, supplied and fitted by premier distributor Anglian Compressors, has ... » Read More

17/05/2018 Thin cells against theft How thin cell batteries improve asset tracking » Read More

17/05/2018 Secure start for warehouse projects Bis Henderson has launched Secure Start, an end-to-end programme management service for customer-focused businesses looking for an on-time, risk-free start-up for their new warehouse or distribution centre. » Read More

16/05/2018 Engineers lead the way with quality accreditation Boulting achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification » Read More

16/05/2018 New flowmeters to look out for in 2018 Flowmeter technology has made some significant steps in the past few years. » Read More

15/05/2018 CPA Stars of the Future event being held in conjunction with schools experience ... The Construction Plant-hire Association’s (CPA) forthcoming Stars of the Future 2018 apprentice awards event is set to be bigger than ever before. » Read More

15/05/2018 Eaton expands AxisPro proportional valve portfolio Eaton has announced the advancement of its AxisPro industrial valve platform, including new two-stage valve offerings and release of its all new Pro-FX Configure software. » Read More

14/05/2018 Majority of engineering professionals falling victim to the ‘always-on’ work ... Top tips for achieving a good work-life balance » Read More

14/05/2018 The everyman guide to motion engineering Machine designers and specifiers increasingly have to look at creating motion control systems. » Read More

11/05/2018 Employers should be promoting increased physical activity to improve mental ... During mental health awareness week, commencing 14 May, The Health Insurance Group is encouraging employers to give staff more support with looking after their physical health – in turn having a positive impact on their mental wellbeing. » Read More

27/04/2018 Early warning of fire prevents huge losses for energy company For companies involved in waste management, spontaneous fires are a fact of life and the critical issue is therefore to detect an outbreak as efficiently as possible and prevent it spreading. » Read More

27/04/2018 Fewer employees taking time off due to sickness according to latest EEF survey EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, has today published the latest Sickness Absence Benchmark, the annual survey of days missed by employees due to sickness in the manufacturing industry. » Read More

26/04/2018 Chain of innovations helps put Tsubaki at the forefront of technology MRO professionals see the real-world effects of technological innovation. In some instances, this can lead to reduced working pressures, while in others they can be left to (literally) pick up the pieces. » Read More

26/04/2018 Hybrid transport makes personalized mass production profitable At the Hannover Messe, B&R showed for the first time how ACOPOStrak can be combined with conventional conveyor belts. » Read More

25/04/2018 Harmonic filtering on board diamond mining vessel Namibia in southwest Africa has 3,700 square miles of diamond concession at sea, which is expected to yield millions of carats of marine gemstones for the next five decades. CP Automation, helped mitigate harmful harmonics on onboard the ... » Read More

25/04/2018 Babcock Wanson process heating solutions supports chemical plant expansion Blackburn Chemicals has installed a range of Babcock Wanson process heating systems into its Lancashire factory as part of a major expansion programme. » Read More

24/04/2018 Chainflex CFSOFT cables for fast movements in small spaces igus extends its range of chainflex cables with the introduction of cables that are optimised for fast, short strokes with minimum bend radius factor of 5xd. » Read More

05/04/2018 ERIKS warns industrial hose selection is critical to minimising fire risk A one-type-fits-all approach to non-conductive hoses is being used across industry despite many being unsuitable for certain applications and liquids. » Read More

05/04/2018 Extended range of ball bearings now available Applications requiring larger bearing sizes can now benefit from longer maintenance intervals and greater resistance to contamination. » Read More

05/04/2018 Fit-and-forget push-pull actuator ensures high operational reliability The Grob Linear Chain actuator from R.A. Rodriguez is a hugely popular system for push-pull applications involving long strokes, where space is at a premium and weight needs to be minimised. » Read More

14/03/2018 Strengthening the UK’s robotics output New whitepaper explores the challenges facing UK robotics market » Read More