Developments in smart instrumentation and asset management systems are offering a raft of new opportunities for industrial process operators. David Lincoln, Digital Lead for ABB Measurement & Analytics UK explains the key developments that have taken place and the benefits they can bring in a process environment.

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Keeping abreast of technological innovations is challenging, but what if something as simple as changing your bearings could increase plant productivity and reduce costs? Jane Curtis, bearings product manager at Brammer Buck & Hickman, looks at the potential impact of some of the most recent innovations in bearing technology.

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Advice from Turck Banner on the parameters which matter is is a precision sensor going to the job it is designed for?

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Bob Hitner, marketing manager for SMC Pneumatics explains why he believes a practical approach to Industry 4.0 cuts out confusion

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Siemens has helped one of the world’s most advanced and sustainable paint factories achieve unprecedented levels of speed and efficiency. IP&E finds out more.

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Intercooling is a common practice in compressor technology for reducing the power required for operation. The latest research by Mattei, however, shows that the similar concept of ‘intracooling’ achieves even better results in two-stage compressors. Andy Jones, managing director at Mattei, shares the highlights from the work, which was conducted with the Polytechnic University of Milan. 

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Data analytics is rapidly changing the face of manufacturing, explains Giulia Barbano, project manager, IES & Fulvio Bernardini, STREAM-0D Project Dissemination.

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Jon Condon, Rockwell Automation Country Director, Ireland, considers some of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the industrial sector in Ireland.

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PPMA Total Show 2019 will open its doors at the NEC, Birmingham, from 1 – 3 October for what the organisers say will be the most comprehensive production line event in the UK. 

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based predictive analytics can be used to support robot predictive maintenance. Barry Weller, product manager at Mitsubishi Electric, explains more

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Condition monitoring is transforming the once complex and costly business of maintaining mounted bearings, says ABB’s Tristin Hurst.

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​Maintec, the exhibition dedicated to maintenance, reliability and asset management, has announced the first details of its 2019 seminar programme. Conference programme director Andy Pye reveals more.

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When over 200,000 people attended the largest greenfield festival in the world recently, their expectations were of course very high.  This was not simply in relation to the world class music acts they would get to see and hear, but also the opportunity they would have to share in the whole Glastonbury experience.

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Beyond the recent media controversy, 5G has the potential to bring about a fundamental change in the way manufacturers operate. Here Jonathan Wilkins, director at industrial parts supplier EU Automation, explains how 5G can benefit manufacturers.

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Sensor technologies enable robot measurement tasks where there is a growing need for high precision measurements over wide surface areas and where there are requirements for increased flexibility, says Chris Jones, Managing Director of Micro-Epsilon UK.

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Tim Bednall, sales & marketing manager for Wood Automation & Control’s Systems Division, highlights the depth of expertise and talent that UK manufacturers can draw upon to ease the path to automation and, in turn, greater productivity.

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As the use of automation has become more more widespread, so has demand for one of its key enabling technologies - machine vision. In particular, rising demand for quality inspection and increasing migration towards 3D-based machine vision systems is fueling growth. Charlotte Stonestreet casts an eye on some of the latest developments

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Building automation and electrical installations specialist Hager relies on Murrelektronik's modular, decentralied and compact Cube67 system when building their own testing machines

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Successfully applying a level of smart manufacturing will bring greater efficiencies and flexibility to any given production process and is a significant step toward ‘futureproofing’ a production enterprise, explains Chris Evans, marketing & operations group manager, Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. Automation Systems Division.

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Industrial compressor and vacuum leader Gardner Denver has released a new guide exploring how businesses can improve their compressors’ energy efficiency, overall performance and total cost of ownership.

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Keeping you cool this summer … wherever you are ... with portable air conditioner hire from Carrier Rental Systems.

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TSE Small Thermal Shock  Simple to install and operate!

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ICS Cool Energy’s latest redesigned range of oil and water temperature control units and heaters.

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KING’S TANK HIRE division supplies Bunded Fuel Tanks, Water Tanks, Boiler Feed Tanks, Condense Tanks, Blow Down Tanks/Vessels on a temporary basis throughout the UK.

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In the world of fluid control systems today, very little can be achieved without the raw data supplied by sensors, which need to be carefully specified to ensure that they are suited to their application. These sensors can help facilitate a variety of tasks from displaying process information and performing control functions to operating alarms, but each one has to communicate information to a process controller.

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Heat exchangers are used in many forms across a range of industries, but one of the more common applications is in food processing where they are used to heat or cool a bulk food product. The process requires precise management to ensure that the correct heat transfer takes place, producing a food product at the required temperature while maximising efficiency. This requires expert knowledge in both steam applications and system design, both of which are areas where Bürkert Fluid Control Systems

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Skid-mounted packaged steam boiler systems are factory built on a bespoke basis.

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Oil fill point cabinets and oil fill valves

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We offer a wide variety of hydraulic quick release couplings and pneumatic quick release fittings.

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Platinous The Platinous series lets you can select from a variety of sizes, ranges, and options to meet your specific environmental testing requirements. ESPEC Platinous series include features for quality and reliable operation:

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The Nord-Lock X-series washer is an exceptional new product, giving customers extreme performance and safety, as well as the extra security of never having to risk making the wrong choice. With Nord-Lock X-series, we bring exciting new ideas to the bolt securing field that expand your design possibilities for excellent results.

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16 bar B-Air point of use filter

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The Verderflex® Peristaltic Cased Tube Pump range are ideal for benchtop, laboratory and process environments. Tube pumps are perfect for lower flow rates, are fully programmable, with the option of multiple heads. These types of pump provide accurate dosing and repeatability and are capable of handling viscous and chemically aggressive liquids as well as shear sensitive products.

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Whether you require a cooling tower to increase capacity during periods of high ambient temperatures or to meet a project’s requirements, Carrier Rental Systems have a range of cooling towers specially built and available for immediate hire.

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Bolt style Superbolt multi-jackbolt tensioners (MJTs) replace existing studs or bolts. Ideal for applications with tapped holes, or where threading a stud into a nut would be impractical. The outside diameter is smaller than a nut type tensioner on a stud, allowing MJTs to fit into tighter areas.

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