Electrical safety during the maintenance process
ELECTRICITY CAN kill or severely injure people and cause property damage. Every year, accidents at work involving electric shock or burns are reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
What you should know about racking legislation
EVERY BUSINESS director has a responsibility to provide good governance and manage employee rights. This includes taking steps to protect employees from potential health risks in the workplace.
Taking care of metalworking fluids
METALWORKING FLUIDS have been used for many years in machining operations in industry and is the name given to a variety of lubricants used in the rolling, forming, cutting and grinding of metal, usually carried out on CNC machines or lathes.
First recyclable plastic bicycle frame made by igus
Motion plastics specialist igus supplies the first injection-moulded bike frame made of composite material for e-bike manufacturer Advanced Bikes
Made Smarter powers SME manufacturers to invest £25m in technology
MADE SMARTER, the movement accelerating the digital transformation of SME manufacturers, has reached a major milestone – backing North West companies to invest £25m in new technologies.
Navigating a shifting landscape: The UK compressed air industry’s resilience
THE UK compressed air industry has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade.
The wireless dream
Companies taking their first steps on their wireless condition monitoring journey should several key considerations into account including data analysis and cybersecurity, explains Keith Gallant
“Unprecedented interest” in Southern Manufacturing and Electronics 2025
Taking place at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre from 4-6 February, Southern Manufacturing and Electronics 2025 will showcase a comprehensive range of engineering and manufacturing technology and is expected to attract more than 9,000 visitors
What does vibration tell us about machine condition?
In the context of measuring vibration, there are two key metrics which can tell us how well a machine is running and the condition of its bearings
Enhancing efficiency with thermography and acoustic imaging
Identifying potential issues before they escalate into costly problems is crucial, and both thermography and acoustic imaging have a key role to play, says Jason Cargill
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