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10/11/2017 Sensor technology keeps Hydraulic Projects on course Innovative TorqSense wireless sensors from Sensor Technology are playing an important role in new product development for Hydraulic Projects (Hy-Pro), a UK developer of hydraulic drive units for marine steering and autopilot systems. » Read More

31/10/2017 CAN Group are looking for new members for their Onshore team CAN Group is a market leading life of asset integrity services provider with our business streams CAN, ENGTEQ and VENTEQ delivering innovative Engineering, Integrity Management, Inspection, QA/QC, Maintenance and Rope Access solutions to ... » Read More

27/10/2017 Atlas Copco expands desiccant dryer offering Atlas Copco has introduced two new dryer ranges, the CD 25+-260+ and the CD 25-260, that are designed to meet the strictest energy requirements. » Read More

27/10/2017 Wave of success for new flowmeters Flow measurement is an essential part of many manufacturing processes in both the food and the pharmaceutical industries. To serve this need, there is a vast array of measuring devices, from the most basic paddle wheel to an advanced ... » Read More

26/10/2017 Success for delegates at AEMT’s Ex equipment repair course in Loughborough. The AEMT’s (Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades) training course, Repair, Overhaul and Reclamation of Ex Equipment has had another successful group pass their assessments in Loughborough, with all delegates saying what they ... » Read More

26/10/2017 Bearing reconditioning can save time and money By reconditioning large rolling bearings rather than direct replacement, companies can save time and money, while ensuring that the bearings are restored to an acceptable, functionally reliable condition. » Read More

25/10/2017 Resistor manufacturer improves production through extensive testing Power resistor manufacturer, Cressall is undertaking a testing project to determine the best resistor technology to standardise upon. » Read More

25/10/2017 BOGE S-4 compressor offers best-in-class performance Ultra-low energy consumption, whisper-quiet operation and exceptionally easy maintenance make the new BOGE S-4 the best screw compressor in its class. » Read More

24/10/2017 Anglian Water cuts £2,000 a year from borehole pump costs Variable speed drive eliminates intermittent starts and stops on borehole pump, saving energy, reducing turbidity and improving reliability. » Read More

24/10/2017 Giving health and safety the gold standard Engineering solutions provider, Boulting Group has been awarded the Order of Distinction at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Health and Safety Awards 2017. » Read More

23/10/2017 Rockwell Automation launches new line of open architecture industrial computers ... VersaView 5000 portfolio provides modern visualisation solution for smart manufacturing » Read More

23/10/2017 Automation platforms deliver productivity benefits in food and beverage ... There are clear benefits for food & beverage manufacturers in rationalising their automation vendors. Using a single source of supply for automation components can play a big role in improving flexibility and reducing downtime » Read More

20/10/2017 How to choose an adhesive There has been a surprising number of mishaps with glue over the years. People commonly mistake the adhesive for eye drops or lip balm, leading to trips to A&E. When choosing their adhesive, engineers don’t need to be quite as concerned as ... » Read More

20/10/2017 Cam action plungers can rise to heavy duty challenges WDS Component Parts has extended its range of spring plungers with the introduction of a new series of cam action versions. » Read More

19/10/2017 Stromag Geared Cam Limit Switches offer specialisation and intelligence Since the start of the business in 1932, Geared Cam Limit Switches have been a key product for Stromag, a leading manufacturer of innovative, high-performance components for industrial power. » Read More

19/10/2017 Condition analyses and predictions for machine tool components With a new multi-channel condition monitoring system (CMS) specifically designed for machine tools, Schaeffler is pursuing two objectives: first, condition monitoring and condition predictions for key components in machine tools using a ... » Read More

18/10/2017 Industrial accelerometers from Hansford Sensors are smaller, lighter and offer ... Hansford Sensors, the UK manufacturer of industrial accelerometers, has launched the latest versions of its proven HS-100 and HS-150 Series vibration sensors. » Read More

18/10/2017 Smarter tech for safer food Food safety has been one of the top priorities for food manufacturers and consumers for many years. In fact, the 2016 food manufacturing outlook report by US magazine Food Processing found that a quarter of manufacturers considered it ... » Read More

17/10/2017 Embedding safety I/Os in ABB robots enhances man-machine collaboration Safe man-machine collaboration attainable using safety I/Os that prevents unnecessary disruption to production » Read More

17/10/2017 Concentrator arm improves scum removal efficiency during activated sludge ... A&J Fabtech has developed an innovative, high performance surface scum removal system for use in activated sludge processes that uses a collector arm to direct the scum towards a dipper. » Read More

16/10/2017 SKF launches next-generation hydraulic bolts for rotating flanges Connecting rotating flanges is now even faster with the new patent pending hydraulically expandable SKF Quickgrip Bolt » Read More

16/10/2017 Bring your phone to work When Google Glass was first released to the public, it did not receive the expected response and the technology was deemed a failure. However, the technology did not disappear altogether, as the new and improved Google Glass is changing ... » Read More

13/10/2017 BOGE helps shape the future of manufacturing BOGE has placed itself at the cutting edge of compressor manufacture by investing €2 million in creating a ‘smart factory’ at its German headquarters in Bielefeld, west of Hannover. » Read More

13/10/2017 Modulift spreader frame lifts vehicle for filming project A modular spreader frame was centre stage at Pinewood Studios recently as FLG Services, a lifting equipment hire specialist, provided a solution to lift a four-wheel drive vehicle for a top-secret filming project at the iconic location. » Read More

11/10/2017 Plastic bottle maker benefits from higher throughput and energy savings Drive energy assessment leads to 60 per cent fall in energy costs and 30 percent higher output for plastic container manufacturer. » Read More