IN MANY process plants, the conditions for instrumentation can be challenging. Compact tanks with small process connections can make it difficult to install a level sensor without compromising measurement performance - particularly when turbulence, foam or changing product characteristics are also involved.

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JOHN CRANE has helped a German sugar producer reduce the water required for mechanical seal cooling and lubrication by approximately 80%. Across a full six-month production season, the reduction is equivalent to saving more than 6.2 million litres of water.

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SINCE ITS patenting some 50 years ago, RFID has now transitioned from pilot programmes to more widespread deployments, demonstrating confidence in the technology’s maturity and proven business value.

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In partnership with TRUMPF, Gestamp has developed a laser welding process that overcomes one of the key challenges in joining large coated structural components: the need to remove the AlSi coating before welding

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COLD STORAGE is vital for industries such as food, pharmaceuticals and logistics, but it presents unique challenges for standard barcode scanners.

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When space constraints made a conventional conveyor system unworkable, Shafton Steel Services and Sax Lift developed a tailored scissor lift table that has cut both costs and maintenance time significantly

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Safety eyewear is traditionally linked to protection against visible dangers like flying debris, sparks, or chemical splashes. But alongside these, growing evidence points to the need for addressing less obvious risks

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ENGINEERS WITHOUT Borders UK’s award-winning Engineering for People Design Challenge returns for the 2026/27 academic year, inviting students to explore the opportunities and challenges facing three communities on Peru’s northern coastline.

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BABCOCK WANSON Group is entering a new chapter in its growth journey, appointing Geoffroy Durandet as its new CEO.

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FIVE YOUNG people from Salford have gained first-hand experience of a working factory, as part of an initiative helping 16 to 24-year-olds develop skills and explore routes into manufacturing employment.

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As investment in UK data centres reaches record levels, a new challenge is emerging: making sure MRO supply chains are mature enough to support always-on infrastructure

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Europe’s manufacturing sector is confronting a defining challenge: a persistent shortage of skilled CNC operators, programmers and precision machinists. For a region built on engineering excellence, this is not a signal of industrial decline but a moment of transition. As technology reshapes production, the issue is not that jobs are disappearing. Instead, roles are evolving faster than traditional skills pipelines can supply them. Tezmaksan CEO Hakan Aydogdu explains why closer collaboration between people and automation is key to turning the skills gap into a long-term advantage.

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BAKERS BASCO'S investigations team has completed its first operational visits to the Isle of Man and Isle of Wight in almost two decades, recovering more than 340 pieces of bakery equipment and strengthening relationships with businesses across both islands.

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When J.G. Kelly Supplies took delivery of the first-ever Combilift C-Series 28 years ago, nobody would have predicted it would still be in daily operation today, says Paul Kelly

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NULOGY WILL return to the PPMA Show from 22-24 September 2026, showcasing an expanded portfolio of solutions that help food and beverage manufacturers make faster, more informed decisions across production, quality and compliance.

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MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC Automation Systems Division UK is urging UK machine builders to act now to ensure that they are ready for the Cyber Resilience Act’s (CRA) upcoming vulnerability reporting deadline.

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Following the 2022 revision of BS EN ISO 9712, BINDT has updated its PCN certification scheme and launched a new interactive online training course to help candidates meet the more stringent requirements

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With manufacturers under pressure from multiple directions, the quality of supplier relationships has never mattered more. Moving from transactional to collaborative partnerships can deliver real gains in maintenance performance and resilience, says Andy Fletcher

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Steel door manufacturer Robust UK and sister firm BGS Intelligent Door Solutions have donated two new doors to Luton Foodbank, replacing worn entrance and fire exit doors that had become a security risk

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Blackmon Power has transformed its electrical inspection workflows with a new thermal camera and digital app platform, significantly cutting report generation times and giving customers real-time visibility of their electrical system health

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