Why cooling design is critical to the cloud
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.
Reinforcing industrial cybersecurity starts by choosing the right drives
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
Toyota Material Handling UK’s approach to waste reduction brings benefits to customers
Toyota has long been recognised as a global leader in manufacturing innovation, thanks largely to its renowned Toyota Production System (TPS). But TPS is far more than a factory-floor tool, it is a comprehensive approach to operational excellence that can be applied across many industries and processes
Don’t just crank up the heat
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
Real-time machine monitoring helps Listers boost productivity
A leading UK manufacturer of windows and doors has improved productivity enabling it to produce more than 250 additional windows a week after implementing FourJaw machine monitoring at its Staffordshire site
MHHS: Getting ready for the electricity market revolution
MHHS reform will reshape the UK electricity market, giving businesses richer data, more flexibility and new opportunities to cut costs and carbon, explains Ben Whitelam
British Compressed Air Society appoints Wendy Hayward as 60th president
Key focuses for Hayward’s tenure will be strengthening quality standards, widening member participation in the areas of compliance and legislation and championing greater inclusivity across the compressed air sector
South East manufacturers kickstart digital transformation with Made Smarter leadership programme
First cohort comes together at Middlesex University to learn how new tech can transform their businesses
Making a success of the UK’s industrial strategy
IChemE welcomes the UK’s industrial strategy but stresses the need for clearer delivery, stronger skills investment and sector-specific support to secure lasting benefits
How Robotics and Automation Benefit from 3D Printing
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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