productMade Smarter creates 60 digital manufacturing leaders
MADE SMARTER’s innovative Leadership Programme has helped prepare a cohort of SME manufacturers for the challenges of a digital future.
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productAugmented reality support service
SCHAEFFLER HAS has launched ‘Virtual Fitter’ – a quick and efficient rolling bearings mounting support service that operates remotely through the use of augmented reality. Available on a 24/7 basis, Virtual Fitter is available more quickly than an on-site Schaeffler expert would be, as it avoids them having to visit a location in person.
newsEfficiency gains in vacuum technology
In addition to representing the interests of the UK compressed air industry, the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is the only trade association in the UK dedicated to low pressure and vacuum distributors, manufacturers and end users. Here, the Society explains more about vacuum systems.
articleSupporting strong UK supply chains
To further strengthen its support for manufacturers and suppliers across the UK’s engineering market, the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) continues to work with Reshoring UK and its other industrial engineering partners. Here, Julia Moore, chief executive at Reshoring UK explains to AirUser how this unique collaboration of 33 leading industrial engineering associations is continuing to grow.
articleUnder Pressure? Getting to grips with the PSSR
The aim of the Pressure System Safety Regulations (SI. 2000 No 128) (PSSR) is to prevent serious injury from the hazard of stored energy as a result of the failure of a pressure system or one of its component parts. Roy Brooks discusses what this means for owners and operators of compressed air systems.
articleTraining: Pick a place and a pace to suit yourself
Wherever your work takes you in these uncertain times, you can rest assured that BCAS training is on hand to help – at a place and at a pace – that works for you; whether that’s the office, or the comfort of your own home.
articleNavigating the ISO 8573 air quality standard
In a typical compressed air system, there are a wide range of contaminants that require treatment if the system is to operate safely, efficiently and cost effectively. Here, Roy Brooks outlines the basic principles of ISO 8573, the international standard for air purity (quality).
articleCompressed air gun use in machine workshops
A RESEARCH study has been carried out in an aerospace machine workshop to understand why machinists rely on compressed air for cleaning work and whether increased awareness of health and safety risks would result in them adopting different cleaning methods if these were suitable and safer? Claire Bailey reports on the findings.
newsFarnell stocking INTERCONTEC circular connectors
GLOBAL DISTRIBUTOR of electronic components, products and solutions, Farnell is now delivering INTERCONTEC circular connectors from TE Connectivity.
productFree Guide to Ecodesign Regulations for Electric Motors
FOLLOWING UPDATES to the Ecodesign Directive in July this year, which revised the regulations governing the energy efficiency requirements of new electric motors, the Association for Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) has published an easy-to-use reference explaining the implications for motor users.
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