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Addressing low humidity

Low humidity can have a negative effect on our wellbeing and can impact mechanical processes. Given this, it’s important to select the right humidifier system, explains John Barker

Optimising pump systems for improved performance

Given the global rise in energy costs, there has never been a better time to review and assess the efficiency of your pumping systems – whatever their size, complexity or indeed area of operation, says Gary Wilde

Digitalisation solves a daily headache for IKO

SICK helped IKO Roofing digitalise its production speed data using a new laser-based non-contact measurement technology, explains Darren Pratt

ELESA expands castor wheel range

MOBILITY IN industrial environments is a factor that can significantly affect people’s health and safety in the workplace on the one hand and efficiency and productivity on the other.

Condition monitoring methods for better bearing performance

Bearing maintenance is essential, but this can be a Sisyphean challenge when a single machine can contain hundreds of bearings. Given this, it’s important to have an effective condition monitoring strategy in place, explains Chris Johnson

Sites must be safe environments even for intruders

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, Heras has seen a rise in enquiries from site owners who are looking to increase their security measures in a bid to prevent break-ins and thefts, says Graham England

Digital work permits help ensure worker safety

MANUFACTURERS IN the UK need tighter processes to protect worker safety. Gary Marsden, global product manager for Elecosoft’s ShireSystem maintenance and facilities management software, shows how a new digital work permit system can help.

Cognex expands In-Sight 2800 capabilities

COGNEX CORPORATION has expanded the capabilities of its In-Sight 2800 vision system to include optical character recognition (OCR).

Cost-effective monitoring and protection for smaller plant

Protecting smaller, yet critical rotating plant such as industrial fans and pumps has become increasingly important. But, achieving the right balance of cost versus benefit can be challenging, says Russell King

FourJaw make real-time OEE available with launch of new system

FAST-GROWING tech start-up, FourJaw Manufacturing Analytics, has released its next-generation machine data monitoring platform, incorporating real-time Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) functionality.

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