newsPRODUCT PIRACY piracy is a significant issue that also affects the lubricant industry. Experts estimate that counterfeit engine oils account for a double-digit percentage of the global market, with enormous economic consequences for manufacturers and severe safety risks for consumers who unknowingly use substandard products.
newsA NEW global report from ABB, developed in partnership with Sapio Research and based on a survey of 3,600 senior decision-makers across multiple sectors, finds that just over half of respondents (55%) have a strategic and proactive plan to modernise facilities and manage out obsolete components like old motors and drives.
articleA new wave of AI-enhanced thermal tools is helping engineers detect early warning signs – improving safety and extending asset life with minimal manual input, explains Andrew Green
newsTHE CHOMERICS Division of Parker Hannifin has introduced its new THERM-GAP GEL 75VT, a high-performance dispensable thermal gel offering 7.5 W/m-K typical thermal conductivity.
newsFLIR, A Teledyne Technologies company, has introduced the iXX-Series of next-generation app-enabled thermal cameras that are set to transform inspection tasks across a multitude of asset condition monitoring, building inspection, and other applications.
newsIN THE construction, agricultural and industrial sectors, unplanned machine breakdowns due to neglected lubrication repeatedly lead to high costs. Lutz Pumpen has developed a filling tool called Lutz Lube Drive, which considerably simplifies the maintenance process. The idea: A commercial cordless screwdriver becomes the motor of a pump tube.
newsA unified approach to digital maintenance transformation promises faster ROI and higher user adoption across France and other French-speaking regions
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newsC.K TOOLS continues its commitment to solving industry-wide safety challenges with the launch of the Snip n’ Grip Cable Tie Cutter and Captivator – an innovative new tool designed to reduce the risk of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) in sensitive environments.
newsAt this year’s IMSS, ERIKS will unveil a new tiered approach to reliability, helping manufacturers tackle unplanned downtime, optimise asset performance, and build long-term operational resilience
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