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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A BOLTON manufacturer specialising in solids handling and processing equipment says a Government-backed leadership programme is helping it strengthen operations, embrace digitisation and support long-term growth.

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WHETHER YOU are producing widgets or pumps, food products or fillers, or complex heat transfer equipment, the components of good customer service remain the same.

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MAINTENANCE HAS traditionally been seen as a cost to minimise, though many manufacturers now recognise it as a strategic priority. Despite this, there is still work to be done, says Chris Johnson

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THE MANUFACTURING Technologies Association (MTA), organisers of the UK’s national event for engineering and manufacturing MACH, has confirmed its support for Manufacturing Solutions Ireland 2027, strengthening collaboration across the UK and Irish manufacturing sectors.

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A South Korean LNG operator deployed Flir's optical gas imaging and AI plume detection to strengthen methane monitoring in outdoor, unmanned pressure regulation facilities

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CHOOSING HYGIENE-COMPLIANT IT solutions for food and pharmaceutical operations is more important than ever, given the stringent compliance and regulatory requirements. Ensuring you have the right technology at the plant level is critical.

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DIXON SPECIALISES in manufacturing metallic hose assemblies tailored for a variety of demanding industrial applications.

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In 1986, Top Gun was in the cinemas and the first Nintendo consoles were landing in living rooms. Out on factory floors, control systems were still, mostly, serious grey boxes that did one job at a time. Enter PC-based control, a new philosophy and a new era in automation and machine-building. Mark Richards, reflects on the 40th anniversary of Beckhoff’s first PC-based controller.

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NEW FR901 and S10 readers offer advanced, unrivalled RFID performance for enterprises in retail, logistics, healthcare and more.

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What if your next site inspection were scheduled for tomorrow? Any system operators who feel nervous about this prospect should take a critical look at their internal processes. The good news is that, with the right approach, risks in industrial automation can be reliably identified and eliminated in good time before the next inspection date, explains Frank Bauder

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By applying structured lubrication strategies, supported by expert assessment and automated delivery systems, manufacturers can reduce unplanned downtime, extend component life and lower long-term maintenance costs, explains Jay Goodgame

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Independent testing carried out by Switzerland's Empa research institute indicates that DuPont's new Tyvek APX protective fabric offers measurably higher breathability, with results showing reduced heat strain and faster recovery for workers in hot, physically demanding industrial environments

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The Ingersoll Rand regional director joins the BCAS board as the Society works to close the sector's skills gap, support members through tightening legislation and adapt training to the evolving industrial workplace

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Factors such as installation environment and maintenance access are often overlooked in dryer specification, yet they shape reliability and operating costs, says Louis Cottaz

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