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New MENZEL Headquarters
At the new motor plant of Menzel Elektromotoren, which is now fully operational in Hennigsdorf, near Berlin, Germany, the Company looks forward to a bumper year with even larger motor production. Moving to the...
Kardex, Home To The World’s Largest Selection Of Automated Storage And Retrieval Solutions
The use of automated, software-driven solutions such as vertical carousels, vertical lift systems, vertical Buffer modules, horizontal carousels and robotic solutions for inventory picking can slash fulfilment times, labour needs, and warehouse footprint requirements,...
Kardex, Home To The World’s Largest Selection Of Automated Storage And Retrieval Solutions
The use of automated, software-driven solutions such as vertical carousels, vertical lift systems, vertical Buffer modules, horizontal carousels and robotic solutions for inventory picking can slash fulfilment times, labour needs, and warehouse footprint requirements,...
BRUNEL ENGRAVING TOASTS35YEARSOFSUCCESS
Clevedon-based Brunel Engraving, a family-run, specialist provider of commercial and industrial engraving, printing and etching services, is celebrating thirty-five years of growth and innovation. The firm, which offers precision engraving and processing of metal...
Absolute hygiene in stainless steel
Two new sensor series in miniature stainless steel housing: Leuze has developed the 53C and 55C series especially for hygiene-sensitive production and packaging processes.
UWL 2024: Discover how Re-flow will Drive Work Efficiency and Advance Companies Towards Net Zero
Join us at Stand E8, Hall 12 during Utility Week Live 2024 at NEC Birmingham to witness how Re-flow Field Management will revolutionise work efficiency and propel companies towards achieving Net Zero goals –...
William Cook Holdings takes the top title at the UK Cast Metals Industry Awards
One of the UK’s leading suppliers of safety-critical steel components has capped a year of growth, acquisition, and investment by being named as the ‘Best of British Casting’ at the recent UK Cast Metals...
Police Tactical Vest: IoT And AI To Enhance Safety On Operations
The innovative connected tactical vest project uses artificial intelligence (AI) for its abnormal-situation detection system and can transmit this warning to a command centre via the Internet of Things (IoT). This innovation, applied to...
Sulzer Restores Operational Integrity Of Steam Turbine On Container Ship
Container ships are the lifeblood of global supply chains, with the World Economic Forum estimating that 90% of goods are transported by sea.1 For operators, it is essential to have vessels out at sea...
Mayor Opens New Region-Wide College Rail Training Academy
Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, officially opened a new region-wide rail training academy yesterday designed to support hundreds of new training and employment opportunities for local people in the sector. The Transport,...
A New Sanitary Barrel Pump Kit For Decanting Bulk Quantities Of Vinegar From Containers
In today’s case study, we’re drilling down into a project we worked on for an overseas wine manufacturer. As well as making a range of wines, the company turned some of its product into...
Huck® BOM® Structural Blind Fastener Vs Welding
The BOM® (Blind, Oversized Mechanically-locked) heavy-duty fastener stands out as a structural blind fastener with superior strength and tamper resistance. BOM® not only delivers high tensile and shear strength typically associated with Lockbolts, but...
Cross + Morse – Power Transmission Solutions
Cross+Morse is a Birmingham based manufacturer of Mechanical Power Transmission products and solutions with over 100 years of history, right in the centre of the engineering hub in the West Midlands region in the...
Making the most of the industrial metaverse
Modern industrial machinery is already benefitting from Industry 4.0 and digitalization with predictive maintenance solutions that can identify potential issues before they develop into unplanned downtime. The next step is providing live, expert technical...
Automation Inspiration: Can UK Manufacturing Raise Robotics Uptake By Learning From Europe?
Despite punching well above our weight as a manufacturing powerhouse, the UK is in danger of slipping down the international rankings unless we increase our levels of automation. Now sitting at 25th in the...
Aurrigo’s Soaring Aviation Ambitions Boosted By Executive Director Appointment
One of the UK’s leading autonomous vehicle specialists has made a strategic new appointment to drive its aviation activity. Aurrigo International plc, which listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in September 2022,...
KHS HASYTEC Dynamic Biofilm Protection: Reducing Deposits On Machines With Ultrasound
KHS HASYTEC Dynamic Biofilm Protection: Reducing deposits on machines with ultrasound System for bottle washing machines and Pasteuriser Cleaning intervals lengthened and downtimes shortened German mineral water bottling plant Staatlich Bad Meinberger delighted...
Energy Efficiency Through Equipment Modernization
Energy usage causes up to 95% of the total life cycle costs of pumping equipment. Therefore, improving energy efficiency pays off quickly. Sulzer’s energy audit is a consulting service that aims at improving the...
WEG Motors Enhance Safety Measures In Prestigious Dubai Hills Estate
The ambitious Dubai Hills Estate project, situated in the heart of Dubai, has set new benchmarks in architectural excellence and safety standards. During the estate’s development, fire safety was a critical consideration. Motor and...
Northey Tech Ltd.
Manufacturer and supplier of dry and oil-free compressors, vacuum pumps, side channel blowers and lubricated sliding vane machines. Northey’s experience in design and manufacture of gas handling equipment surpasses 75 years. The water industry...
Plant-based product potential soars with the help of membrane filtration technology
As consumer demand increases for plant-based products and proteins, manufacturers are turning their attention to tried-and-true technology in hope of unearthing new discoveries for financial growth and company expansion. Many manufacturers are turning to...
BESS- BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS.
What is battery storage, BESS? As we replace fossil fuels with renewable energy, battery energy storage systems will become the ‘bridge’, between alternative greener energy and existing GRID supplies. Containerised long life lithium batteries....
Essential Tech For Industrial Woodworking Businesses
When starting an industrial woodworking business, you want to make sure that you have the best and latest tech at your disposal. Woodworking is an art form, and you can use traditional tools and...
Enhancing Power Reliability with Private Power Poles
Tired of power outages disrupting your home or business? Read this article because private power poles offer a solution for significantly increased power reliability. Traditional power lines, reliant on a shared grid, are inherently...
Protecting Automated Controls To Enhance Fire Safety
Sprinklers are an essential component of a building’s fire protection system. Automation can enhance safety, as well as ease of use, but this means that the control system requires its own protection. Grifen Sprinkler...
Consistently Meeting Fluctuating Demand In Logistics
Growth can’t last forever, and current market conditions are making the logistics sector face up to uncertainty. Whether dealing with high, low or wildly fluctuating demand, the question of securing profitability has the same...
Vision Systems Advance Quality Control Capabilities
In the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, every pack of oral solid dosage (OSD) form and its content must be carefully inspected to guarantee that it meets quality standards and complies with regulatory requirements. While...
SEEPEX’s Advanced Pumping and Digital Solutions at the Water Equipment Show
Discover SEEPEX progressive cavity pump technology, advanced Digital Solutions and CARE services at the upcoming Water Equipment Show on May 16th. As proud Gold sponsors, SEEPEX will present a wide range of innovative solutions...
FANUC to showcase new mill/turn option at MACH 2024
Industrial automation specialist FANUC UK will showcase a range of real-world robotic innovations at MACH 2024, including an affordable muti-axis turning and machining solution aimed at helping manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, utilities and...
Investment Casting and its Key Benefits
Investment casting is a precision manufacturing process capable of meeting demanding specifications and finishes, in a cost-effective manner. This article explains the process and benefits of investment casting to help you identify whether it...
INTRALOGISTEX EXPANSION ENSURES 2024’S SHOW IS SET TO BE BIGGEST AND BEST YET
The industry’s leading showcase for packaging, warehouse and logistics management solutions has expanded its programme, resulting in an exhibition packed with more shows, innovation, insights and inspiration than ever before. IntraLogisteX 2024 offers unprecedented...
Making Laboratory Automation Work
 With the potential to boost productivity by up to 90 per cent while reducing cost per specimen, laboratory automation is reshaping medical research. In this article, Dave Walsha, sales manager at drive system...
Latest News From Aurrigo International PLC
Aurrigo International plc starts autonomous baggage handling programme at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Aurrigo International plc has started its programme with International Airlines Group (IAG) at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) for the deployment...
Faulty industrial electronics?
Faulty industrial electronics? Your UK-based partner in electronic repairs and production continuity Are your industrial electronics in urgent need of repair or not working properly? UNIS Group is specialised in the repair of end-of-life,...
The Spotlight is on Watsons Anodising Ltd
Watsons anodising ltd is a leading manufacturer of bespoke asset tags, Labels, stickers, and control panels specifically designed for the food and drinks industry. With years of experience in the industry, we understand the...
CopriSystems Are Certain There’s More Uncertainty Ahead
The ever-changing patterns of consumer behaviour, the Covid hangover, shifts in logistical strategy, the lack of available warehouse space, rental hikes, environmental agenda and current affairs are just some of the issues our industry...
Established Knowledge Drives Success in Challenging Cleaning Environments
Leading food and beverage manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to eliminate the risks of product contamination. With stricter hygienic controls required, the key to success is the rigorous and effective cleaning of the process...
Efficiency Redefined: Advanced Acoustic Imaging Ensures Rapid ROI in Manufacturing Environments
Acoustic imaging provides a comprehensive solution for predictive maintenance in manufacturing environments by helping to prevent critical failures, reducing energy costs, minimizing maintenance expenses and enhancing productivity.
Monitor Power Usage and Identify Energy & Cost Savings with the Tinytag Energy Logger
Power usage monitoring and energy efficiency measures are key for high consumers of electricity in the manufacturing industry. The Tinytag Energy Logger provides insight into energy usage and identifies areas in which energy and...
A real marvel when it comes to distance
Small housing, big operating range: Thanks to TOF technology, the new ODT3CL1-2M compact diffuse sensor from Leuze achieves an operating range of up to two meters. The 2-in-1 sensor detects the presence of objects...
Werth – Multisensor Coordinate Measurement
Utilising Non Contact Optical Sensors – Chromatic Focus Point With chromatic focus sensors, the angular relationship between the aperture of the optics and the working distance is used to determine the distance to the...
Peter Williamson takes his seat as the new chair of Make UK Affiliate Partner Board
Automate UK CEO, Peter Williamson has been appointed as the new chair of the Make UK affiliate partner board. He will also represent the affiliate partner programme on Make UK’s national membership board.  ...
Europe’s No. 1 For Home Fitness Automates New Central Warehouse
North German partnership: The retail company Sport-Tiedje is automating its new logistics center with driverless transport systems from ek robotics. In Osterrönfeld near Rendsburg, nine transport robots from the VARIO MOVE series and four...
Laboratory High-Intensity Magnetic Separator for Battery Recycling Research
A European mining and technology university has purchased a laboratory-scale Bench Induced Roll Magnetic Separator (BIRS) for use in research projects including the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. The BIRS generates high-intensity magnetic fields up...
ABB Robotics and Mettler-Toledo International Inc. Join Forces To Accelerate Global Adoption Of Flexible Lab Automation
Companies will accelerate adoption of robotic lab technology, redefining the limits of robotics in laboratories to accelerate innovation and address labor shortages The collaboration seamlessly integrates ABB robots with METTLER TOLEDO’s LabX™ management software...
Solving complex dry air supply and control problems
Drallim are specialist equipment manufacturers and offer a wide range of bespoke products and services. One area of increasing activity has been designing and building custom dehydrators to suit a variety of telecom applications...
Hydraulic Projects Limited
Established in 1966, Hydraulic Projects Limited are experts in the design and manufacture of a wide range of hydraulic control valves, pumps and actuators. Originally renowned within the marine industry, the company now also...
Diesel Fuel Skid enables Tanker Unloading in under 30 Minutes
Our latest case study focuses on a project we recently carried out for a power station in Angola in central Africa. They were looking to improve tanker unloading at the site, and wanted a...
Modular Chassis Construction
Modular chassis construction offers a range of advantages, including speed, cost efficiency, quality control, flexibility, and sustainability, making it an attractive option for any manufacturer. It is particularly beneficial for projects that require multiple...