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

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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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From lightweight grippers to on-demand spare parts, 3D printing is transforming robotics and automation. By enabling rapid prototyping, customised designs, and reduced production costs, additive manufacturing is helping manufacturers boost agility, minimise downtime, and unlock new efficiencies, says Nick Dinges

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KEVIN SMITH, lead technology adoption specialist at Made Smarter Adoption, explains why data, not technology, is the real starting point for digital transformation, and how manufacturers can take practical, low-risk steps to unlock long-term growth.

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Reducing waste in food manufacturing is essential for both efficiency and sustainability, and modern checkweighing systems have a key role to play, explains Frank Borrmann

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Common bearing lubrication mistakes can lead to premature failure, downtime, and higher costs. Understanding how to match the right lubricant, in the right quantity, at the right intervals can dramatically extend bearing life and reduce maintenance headaches, says Andrew Howard

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To help further ensure food safety and hygiene throughout its production lines, Huuskes has enhanced its inspection processes with the latest metal detection systems

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Utilising Sculpteo's 3D Printing services has enabled Dronavia, a French specialist in safety systems for professional drones, to significantly reduce its time-to-market

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Biofilm formation poses a serious issue within WFI loops. While traditional Coriolis meters can exacerbate this challenge, Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology offers a cleaner, more precise alternative, says Damien Moran

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When it comes to industrial baking, hygiene is as crucial as efficiency and reliability and iinnovative components like antimicrobial bearings, IP69K-rated gearboxes, and aseptic-coated motors can simplify maintenance, enhance cleanliness, and boost productivity

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On International Women in Engineering Day, Gina Goulding shares how Made Smarter helped her build her cake manufacturing empire

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Operating in ATEX Zone 2 environments often presents unique challenges, but smarter solutions can significantly reduce complexity, improve safety, and lower lifetime costs, says Tony Coghlan

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Energy savings of 3,500 kWh per year, minimal maintenance effort, and the opportunity to use waste heat to heat buildings are some of the ways Lorenz Hoffmann is benefiting from converting the vacuum supply of its CNC machines

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Automation UK 2025, the premier exhibition for automation, robotics, and machine vision, has confirmed Jake Hall, the Manufacturing Millennial, as its first keynote speaker

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Heat exchangers play a crucial rolein the pasteurisation and cooling processes for gazpacho and salmorejo, ensuring consistency, safety, and premium quality for these iconic Spanish cold soups, explains Francisco Hernández Ortiz

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BCAS has launched the NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Installation and Commissioning, the first qualification of its kind for the compressed air industry.

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Complete temporary climate control solutions from the industry’s events experts. Events Expertise – 24/7 anywhere.

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Verderflex® Industrial peristaltic pumps are extremely robust pumps, ideal for heavy duty operations on intermittent or continuous duty cycles. They are a simple to use, easy to control, versatile and reliable way to pump liquids.

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True reliability means more than simply continuous operation. It also means a consistent level of performance, minimal energy consumption, and a predictable lifespan - enabling you to be confident in your business planning.

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10 (16) bar stainless steel

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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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Typical consumables for the Verderflex® pumps are hoses, tubes, lubricants and accessories like pulsation dampers, custom base plates, quick change hoses and more. It is recommended that these consumables be used with Verderflex® pumps for better performance and low operational costs.”

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The self contained Neptronic SKE produce mineral free, odourless, sterile steam without the replacement cost associated with electrode cyclinders manufactured by competitors.

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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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FLIR Thermal Studio is a thermal image analysis and reporting software designed to manage large sets of thermal images and videos.

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From completely new boiler house plants to simple blowdown valve replacements we have the solution you need.

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Oil lubricated screw air compressors from ELGi are the backbone of varied industrial applications. The oil lubricated range of screw compressors offers cost-effective, long-lasting compressed air solutions suitable for light to heavy duty industrial applications.

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The Hi-line Muffler quietens Exponentially Perceived Noise (EPNdB) superbly.

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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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Flexnuts are used in combination with Superbolt tensioners and are designed to flex out at the bottom and flex in toward the top of the nut. This distributes the bolt load along many threads, adds elasticity, and prevents stress concentrations in the first few threads.

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HV Electrode Boilers are bespoke solutions to suit the site needs and electrical infrastructure. Typically 50:1 turndown, they can ramp from hot standby to full output in under 60 seconds. Boiler design pressures from 10 barg up to 85 barg depending on size.

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