Restoring confidence in asset maintenance
Embracing condition-based maintenance strategies and energy appraisals offers businesses a clear path to optimising performance, cutting costs, and reducing carbon emissions, says Oswald Deuchar
Democratising automation: Breaking the programming barrier
Automation is becoming more accessible to users without deep technical skills and industrial automation is following a similar path. By optimising traditional coding practices, businesses of all sizes can overcome this skills gap to reap productivity and efficiency gains, explains Stephen Hayes
BCAS launches industry-first NVQ for skilled compressed air engineers
BCAS has launched the NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Installation and Commissioning, the first qualification of its kind for the compressed air industry.
Why North East manufacturers should consider the Made Smarter programme
Manufacturing businesses across the North East are being encouraged to apply for grant funding and access free expert advice on digital adoption through the newly expanded MadeSmarter programme
10 Years of Supporting the Armed Forces Community
Marking a decade since signing the Armed Forces Covenant, the MTA reaffirms its unwavering commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and forces families, says James Selka
Five ways to streamline warehouse operations
Warehouse operations are facing a range of headwinds, including increased energy and labour costs and supply chain disruption, but there are steps businesses can take to tackle these challenges
Power down, pump smarter
By implementing variable speed drives (VSDs) in pump applications, energy savings of up to 50% can be achieved – depending on the system and its demand profile, explains David Strain
Reducing downtime and costs with digital spare parts
Downtime continues to be a costly challenge for industrial businesses, while traditional spare parts management only compounds the issue, often leading to overstocked inventories or leaving firms facing lengthy lead times. But digital spare parts could offer the solution
Shocking 90% of PPE from non-registered providers fails tests
An eye-opening 90% of personal protective equipment (PPE) from non-registered suppliers failed safety compliance tests in a recent investigation by the BSIF. With failures spanning a range of critical categories, the findings highlight the urgent need for buyers to verify their PPE sources and prioritise certified, trustworthy suppliers to safeguard workers effectively
How to increase firetube boiler efficiency
With energy prices soaring, optimising firetube boiler efficiency is crucial. Innovations such as variable speed drives, using economisers reclaim heat from exhaust gases, and advances like micro-modulating burners and O2/CO trim systems can improve boiler efficiency by 45%, says Etienne Fourie
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