With industrial heat accounting for around 18% of global CO2 emissions, a first-of-a-kind project at Annandale Distillery in Scotland demonstrates that zero-carbon process heat is both technically and economically viable

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High lift heights, tight turns and uneven floors can all compromise forklift stability, prompting firms to backstop training with real-time operator support technologies

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As industrial emissions come under increasing regulatory scrutiny, many operators are reassessing legacy boilers, monitoring regimes and retrofit options to meet MCPD requirements and futureproof performance, explains Christopher Callaghan

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From slower forklift movements to restricted loading bays, damaged flooring can introduce subtle inefficiencies across a plant. Addressing defects early can help plants reduce micro-downtime and maintain smoother operational flow

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Requalification need not be viewed purely as operational disruption; for pharmaceutical manufacturers, it offers a timely opportunity to modernise packaging through digital workflows that cut waste, improve compliance and strengthen long-term resilience, says Ian Chapman

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US tariffs on UK exports are the latest pressure point for British manufacturers operating in an increasingly hostile cost environment, says James Selka

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When selecting an engineering training course provider, a range of factors should be considered to ensure that employees return to work as competent, empowered individuals, says Martin Smith

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"WE DON'T want to be seen as the exception, we want to be seen as the rule" is the clear message coming from women in engineering and manufacturing.

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Many factories are digitised but not truly connected; closing that gap requires more than simply technology such as dashboards and predictive alerts, contends Tom Clayton

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RS GROUP has announced the winner of RS DesignSpark's Prove it: Arduino UNO Q Community Challenge as Biaou David Barthélémy Kochoni.

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THE UNITED Kingdom Lubricants Association’s Metalworking Fluid Product Stewardship Group (MWFPSG) is spotlighting its industry-first guidance on the use of marketing performance claims for metalworking fluids.

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A FRENCH petrochemical company has been saved from a costly extended shutdown following a time-critical restart of its production units that had to be completed within 72 hours.

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EXCESSIVE WALKING in warehouses, shop floors or distribution centres is a major source of inefficiency. In more manual operations, some pickers and operators can walk up to 12 miles a day, so anything than can be done to reduce travel distance over shifts will have a positive impact on your productivity.

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The free to download guide, co-authored by UK Government AI champion Chris Dungey, helps SMEs move from hype to real-world impact, driving practical adoption

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IN INDUSTRIAL glass manufacturing, reliability is critical. In Italy’s largest industrial glass production plant, operations run continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Even a short interruption in compressed air supply can disrupt production processes and impact output.

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WHEN CATASTROPHIC flooding struck Novelis' aluminum manufacturing facilities in Sierre, Switzerland, the company faced a potential crisis that could have disrupted global automotive supply chains serving major automotive manufacturers. Working with ABB's emergency response teams, Novelis restored critical operations within 60 days.

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AS INDUSTRIAL facilities become increasingly automated, connected and data-driven, reliable connectivity infrastructure is playing a central role in plant performance and operational continuity. Responding to these evolving industrial requirements, German connectivity specialist LAPP is expanding its portfolio with a new generation of solutions designed for automation, robotics and demanding industrial environments.

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The British Safety Industry Federation has reported high levels of non-compliance in PPE sourced outside its Registered Safety Supplier Scheme. Testing indicates that technical failures, missing certification, and incorrect marking are combining to create avoidable procurement and safety risks

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Maintec is the longest-standing exhibition for the predictive maintenance, reliability and asset management industry and attracts the most ground-breaking products and services in the sector, helping to extend product lifecycles by providing fast solutions and servicing

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After two profitable bootstrapped years, the Zurich-based industrial AI company will accelerate deployment of its end-to-end thermal monitoring platform across sawmills, recycling, mining, chemical processing, oil and gas, and maritime operations - categories where fire and downtime risk are increasingly outpacing what insurers are willing to cover.

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