UK MANUFACTURERS remain confident about their future prospects, despite rising energy costs and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Barclays Business Prosperity Index research among manufacturing leaders shows businesses are responding by investing in automation, taking a longer-term approach to planning and pursuing opportunities across defence, national security and critical infrastructure.

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A John Crane retrofit of a critical tailings pump has helped a copper mine make significant water savings while also supporting more predictable planned maintenance

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Standalone robotics chosen for speed and throughput no longer match the realities of European manufacturing; reliability, AI and ecosystem partnerships now define competitive advantage, says Volker Spanier

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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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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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Non-thermal alternatives are gaining ground, but heat-based processing still offers advantages that newer techniques struggle to match, explains Francisco Hernández Ortiz

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In plastics manufacturing, the difference between a temperature control unit that lasts for years and one that fails within months often comes down to a single overlooked variable, says Dave Roberts

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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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As floor space becomes increasingly constrained across workshops and small industrial sites, compressed air system design is shifting toward more integrated, space-efficient solutions that simplify installation while maintaining performance and compliance

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From reshaping perceptions of manufacturing to accelerating automation and skills development, the MTA’s new president Stewart Lane outlines a positive vision for a more competitive and resilient sector

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By transforming imperfect signals into stable, accurate and actionable information, sensor interface ASICs play a vital role in ensuring reliable real-time measurement, robust control and long-term system performance, says Ross Turnbull

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First cohort comes together at Middlesex University to learn how new tech can transform their businesses

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With shipping routes lengthening and terminals turning to advanced automation to stay efficient, the performance of core mechanical components is under new scrutiny. Among the most vital are bearings, which play a crucial role in keeping port operations resilient, says Chris Johnson.

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As industrial connectivity accelerates, cybercriminals are finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities, with industrial drives emerging as a critical weak point. Building security directly into drive architecture is fast becoming essential to safeguard uptime, compliance and safety, explains Prabhu Nagavi

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As data centres multiply to meet surging demand from AI and cloud computing, attention is turning to how these energy-intensive sites manage another vital resource - water, says Ross Waite.

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The Arrhenius equation suggests that increasing the temperature by just ten degrees can halve the expected lifespan of a fluid in a heat transfer system. But there are steps that manufacturers can take to maintain good thermal fluid system efficiency, without turning up the heat, says Ian Silvester

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Oldham manufacturer doubles testing capacity and creates new jobs as Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham opens £300k facility

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Handling unscreened wastewater presents major challenges for pump reliability. When frequent blockages plagued a treatment plant in Germany, an upgraded impeller and wear plate design delivered a simple yet transformative solution

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Whether it’s helping doctors predict health outcomes, powering connected cars or optimising factory floors, AI is transforming the way industries work. But it can only deliver reliable, timely and secure insights if its processing location is matched to the right hardware. Here, Ross Turnbull, director of business development at application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) manufacturer Swindon Silicon Systems, explores how the choice of processing location and purpose-built hardware determines AI's effectiveness, and how ASICs support real-time intelligence at the edge.

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A NEW breed of I/O module is being introduced to meet the fast-growing need for decentralised data processing. Schneider Electric’s Dave Sutton, product marketing manager for industrial automation, explores how businesses across industrial applications from simple to the most demanding can improve performance at the I/O level.

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ICS Cool Energy’s range of rental Air Handling Units are available up to 350kW.

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GSM Graphic Arts has the capability to supply you with a choice of Product Logo Badge solutions which will compliment your high quality products.

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Carrier Rental Systems Generator Hire Range provides an extensive range of standard, supersilent and specialist generators available for hire to suit any application. The Carrier Rental Systems offers the most technologically advanced, environmentally friendly units available for hire in the industry.

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0-12 bar membrane dryers

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16 bar electronic condensate drains

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MAT is a trolley that fits directly onto the distribution line HBS 50

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Babcock-Wanson has over 50 years of experience in the design and manufacture of electric boilers. Our electric boilers provide zero CO2 emissions on site. Simple to install, they offer high efficiency with ease of operation.

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Fire tube steam boiler 1 000 - 18 000 kg/h, 180 °C | Yorkshireman The Yorkshireman is a traditional three pass wetback shell steam boiler, and is ideal for heavy continuous workload.

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State-of-the-art, energy efficient chiller hire is at the core of Carrier Rental Systems. A complete range of chiller rental units are available immediately, from 10kw to 1200kw.

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Air Control Industries Ltd is the official UK & Ireland distributor for the italBlowers range of side channel blowers and exhausters.

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Steam is used in a wide range of industries for a variety of processes, from a basic small heating circuit to large scale hygienic steam production, involving specialist equipment which needs to be designed and maintained properly to ensure efficient and reliable operation of the process equipment.

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Euroventilatori’s range of radial fans offer flow rates of up to 212,000 m³/hr (360,000CFM), and pressures up to 300Mbar (120 In.Swg), with 2, 4 and 6 pole options.

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We supply alternative Oil Water Separator Kits for the following manufacturers and many more...

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TSE Small Thermal Shock  Simple to install and operate!

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The all new FFHT32 are a powerful industrial electric fan heaters capable of ducting long distances and delivering high volume airflows with a delta & of 75C, or even holding a room at 60C.

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