Thermal imaging technology has become a valuable diagnostic tool in the industrial sphere, helping identify heat fluctuations which can be very useful in preventing downtime from failures, says Allen Boney
Having manufactured push bike parts for over a decade, Works Components was well-positioned to take advantage of the recent UK cycling boom. But with an expanding product and customer portfolio to address, it required new machinery to keep pace with the growing demand, says Nigel House
Cold rooms can prove a challenge for power transmission equipment, with forklift brakes particularly vulnerable to performance drop-off when operating in cold environments, says Mathieu Ruault.
Even smaller UK firms are turning to automation to help tackle skills and recruitment challenges. Robots can help keep the plastic processing sector moving, with minimal human intervention, says Nigel Flowers
The need to keep industrial doors open can come as a challenge for warehouse or manufacturing facilities that are looking to reduce their carbon footprint. But where it isn’t practical to keep an entrance closed all day, high-speed automatic doors can help, says Doug Hart
RESEARCHERS AT Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new form of AI, which can adapt to perform its tasks in a changeable environment by observing human behaviour.
In the first IP&E webinar of 2022, Christopher Hallum from UE Systems explained the pitfalls of traditional lubrication regimens and how online monitoring and remote lubrication can overcome them, writes James Snodgrass
The Noise at Work Regulations set out legal limits for noise and guidelines for employers to provide information, instructions, and staff training. Rob Dunn explains why employers should go above and beyond these to protect their employees and avoid costly NIHL claims.
A global leader in silicone, Elkem Silicones offers a comprehensive range of technologies to different specialist markets in multiple fields including aeronautics, automotive, construction, consumer products, energy, healthcare, stationary, personal hygiene and textiles.
Want to predict the probability of breakdown, save precious time and avoid high repair costs? Steve Ellis says it’s time to look to Artificial Intelligence.
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