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Counterfeit parts: Manufacturing’s next threat?

Heard of the hover fly? Adorned with black and yellow stripes, these creatures take advantage of the wasp’s fearsome reputation by using mimicry to repel predators. Deception in nature is fascinating, but in the industrial equipment world, false imitation can be problematic. Here, Nigel Smith, managing director of Shibaura Machine robot distributor, TM Robotics, explains why counterfeit industrial equipment could present a ticking time bomb for manufacturers.

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Famous past & bright future for Landon Kingsway

It was recently announced that Landon Kingsway, an international fire protection equipment and hazardous gas detection equipment manufacturer and supplier, was acquired by MWA Technology, the largest independent metering solutions company in the UK.

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Smart factory investment at critical stage

Siemens Financial Services (SFS) has released a new research paper entitled Industry 4.0: Rising to the Challenge, the first of a series on the investment challenges faced by manufacturers migrating their businesses to Industry 4.0 technologies.

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Thorite launches Aftermarket Solutions Package

Thorite has introduced a completely new concept to its after-sales customer care, resulting in a comprehensive aftermarket solutions package that gives customers greater added value and a more focused service.

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BPMA members support COVID-19 fight back

During these extraordinary times, and amidst the worry and difficulties faced by families and businesses across the world, we are witnessing some remarkable enterprise, generosity and selfless commitment, says the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA).

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Laser profiler for 3D measurement & inspection of large scan targets

New from leader in 3D scanning and inspection, LMI Technologies (LMI), the Gocator 2490 smart 3D laser line profiler achieves a 2m field of view, large measurement range, and a 1m X 1m scan area for measurement and inspection of large targets. Gocator 2490 provides engineers with an all-in-one, pre-calibrated 3D vision solution ready to scan and measure out of the box.

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Pump market sees moderate growth

The UK Pump market was worth an estimated £848m in 2018, which is due to increase in 2019. Moderate growth is expected for the pump market in the short term, driven by the political and economic uncertainty while the UK negotiates an exit deal with the EU.

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