Features are carefully selected from across the website and magazine, these articles are contributed by a wide range of authors from across the sectors covered by Industrial Plant and Equipment, as well as the editorial team. Addressing the latest topics in terms of technological developments, legislation and industry issues
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
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
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
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
Smart Manufacturing Week returns to the NEC Birmingham on 3-4 June 2026, uniting Smart Factory Expo, Drives and Controls, Maintec and Design + Engineering Expo in a two-day showcase of the technologies and ideas shaping modern manufacturing
