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This section updates readers on mobile and static industrial plant, the technologies
and problem solving. Coverage includes pumps, fans, motors, compressors, drives,
HVAC, energy management, control and automation, instrumentation, sensors, hydraulics,
pneumatics, and maintenance, repair and operations.
19/10/2018
A software company specialising in AI-powered maintenance solutions for aerospace is flying high after taking the top spot at a two-day hackathon organised by Rolls-Royce.
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18/10/2018
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FANUC robots have been integrated into a ‘breakthrough’ selective automated broccoli harvesting system.
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16/10/2018
Industrial steam and hot water boiler manufacturer Cochran has made annual savings of £12,000 and reduced CO2 emissions by 28% since switching to liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Calor.
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10/10/2018
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Cable-free mobile column lifts from TotalKare are supporting the UK’s future firefighting efforts, following their introduction to a manufacturer of fleet and equipment options to fire and rescue services.
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09/10/2018
Lubrication is vital to machine longevity, but it’s often carried out without proper understanding of its correct application. That’s according to ERIKS UK & Ireland, which is advising maintenance managers to remember “the four Rs” when ...
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08/10/2018
Mather + Stuart Power Solutions, the power generation division of A-Plant, has placed an order with Greenshields JCB for 124 rental specification generators, to meet the demands of its rapid fleet expansion.
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05/10/2018
Compressors play a big part in the industrial and manufacturing sector. In the run up to its centenary, Atlas Copco Compressors UK is turning the attention to these silent partners and is trying to find the oldest, stationary, oil-injected ...
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04/10/2018
JCB has announced the donation of $250,000 worth of equipment to the Indonesian Island of Sulawesi following the earthquake and tsunami, which has killed more than 1,400 people.
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04/10/2018
Midlands-based manufacturer JA Envirotanks has signed a deal with electrical and mechanical engineering specialist Aidan Strain to deliver six vertical single skinned tanks of various capacities.
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02/10/2018
Infrastructure services company FM Conway has launched a Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) driver apprenticeship programme – part of the business’ wider efforts to tackle construction’s major skills gap.
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28/09/2018
As the nation prepares to mark the Centenary of the World War I Armistice, JCB is digging deep to help a charity that supports the Armed Forces.
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28/09/2018
The finalists for the LEEA (The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) Awards 2018 have been announced.
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28/09/2018
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Arc Flash protection provider ProGARM has announced the launch of two new products – Arc Flash dexterity gloves and a flame-resistant belt – both of which are set to improve the safety of workers at risk from an Arc Flash incident.
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27/09/2018
UK chemical solutions manufacturer Arrow Solutions has seen a significant spike in sales for its winter rail products, as infrastructure specialists and train operating companies look to make preparations for the cold weather.
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26/09/2018
Plant reliability specialist AVT Reliability has launched ‘Machine Sentry MSO-1’, a low-cost, high-speed online condition-based monitoring (CBM) system that offers real-time management of safety and business critical assets.
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25/09/2018
Siemens Mobility GmbH, part of Siemens AG, has opened its first digital rail maintenance centre – the Siemens Mobility RRX Rail Service Center. Located in Dortmund-Eving, Germany, the new maintenance depot offers the highest level of ...
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21/09/2018
An Igus three-axis assembly robot for pick-and-place applications is now available for £5,500 without controller. It offers a 380mm working diameter at 75mm standoff.
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20/09/2018
Bowman Power Group has signed an agreement for CooperÖstlund to be its preferred installer of electric turbo compounding (ETC) products for gas engines in the UK.
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19/09/2018
Turret-mounted lasers that deter birds have found to reduce crop losses 70-90% in field trials in Argentina.
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18/09/2018
Fluor Corp of the USA and IBM are working together to implement artificial intelligence-based systems to predict, monitor and measure the status of engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction (EPC) megaprojects from inception to ...
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17/09/2018
Lubricants company Castrol has launched an innovative gear oil to help industry reduce energy consumption and prevent unexpected downtime caused by gear failures.
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14/09/2018
EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, will launch a new, innovative game-based learning tool at the IOSH conference (17-18 September) that will provide employees with an interactive tool to promote health & safety in the workplace.
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14/09/2018
Industrial fume and dust extraction technology provider, BOFA International Ltd (BOFA), is to be acquired by Donaldson Company, Inc, a global leader in the industrial air filtration market.
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13/09/2018
The undulating fin movements of marine animals have provided the inspiration for a new Bionic concept swimming robot from industrial automation specialist Festo.
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12/09/2018
Atkin Automation, part of Group Rhodes, has recently completed a major project to design and manufacture ‘A’ frame style de-coiling mandrels that completely eliminate manual handling in Eltherington’s production process.
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