A John Crane retrofit of a critical tailings pump has helped a copper mine make significant water savings while also supporting more predictable planned maintenance

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Standalone robotics chosen for speed and throughput no longer match the realities of European manufacturing; reliability, AI and ecosystem partnerships now define competitive advantage, says Volker Spanier

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In 1986, Top Gun was in the cinemas and the first Nintendo consoles were landing in living rooms. Out on factory floors, control systems were still, mostly, serious grey boxes that did one job at a time. Enter PC-based control, a new philosophy and a new era in automation and machine-building. Mark Richards, reflects on the 40th anniversary of Beckhoff’s first PC-based controller.

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Many factories are digitised but not truly connected; closing that gap requires more than simply technology such as dashboards and predictive alerts, contends Tom Clayton

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In plastics manufacturing, the difference between a temperature control unit that lasts for years and one that fails within months often comes down to a single overlooked variable, says Dave Roberts

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When selecting an engineering training course provider, a range of factors should be considered to ensure that employees return to work as competent, empowered individuals, says Martin Smith

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As floor space becomes increasingly constrained across workshops and small industrial sites, compressed air system design is shifting toward more integrated, space-efficient solutions that simplify installation while maintaining performance and compliance

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From reshaping perceptions of manufacturing to accelerating automation and skills development, the MTA’s new president Stewart Lane outlines a positive vision for a more competitive and resilient sector

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By transforming imperfect signals into stable, accurate and actionable information, sensor interface ASICs play a vital role in ensuring reliable real-time measurement, robust control and long-term system performance, says Ross Turnbull

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First cohort comes together at Middlesex University to learn how new tech can transform their businesses

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With shipping routes lengthening and terminals turning to advanced automation to stay efficient, the performance of core mechanical components is under new scrutiny. Among the most vital are bearings, which play a crucial role in keeping port operations resilient, says Chris Johnson.

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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

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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.

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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

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Oldham manufacturer doubles testing capacity and creates new jobs as Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham opens £300k facility

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Handling unscreened wastewater presents major challenges for pump reliability. When frequent blockages plagued a treatment plant in Germany, an upgraded impeller and wear plate design delivered a simple yet transformative solution

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Whether it’s helping doctors predict health outcomes, powering connected cars or optimising factory floors, AI is transforming the way industries work. But it can only deliver reliable, timely and secure insights if its processing location is matched to the right hardware. Here, Ross Turnbull, director of business development at application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) manufacturer Swindon Silicon Systems, explores how the choice of processing location and purpose-built hardware determines AI's effectiveness, and how ASICs support real-time intelligence at the edge.

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A NEW breed of I/O module is being introduced to meet the fast-growing need for decentralised data processing. Schneider Electric’s Dave Sutton, product marketing manager for industrial automation, explores how businesses across industrial applications from simple to the most demanding can improve performance at the I/O level.

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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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KEVIN SMITH, lead technology adoption specialist at Made Smarter Adoption, explains why data, not technology, is the real starting point for digital transformation, and how manufacturers can take practical, low-risk steps to unlock long-term growth.

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GSM Graphic Arts can manufacture all your fascia, graphic overlay and control panel requirements. Our dedicated studio will work with you to ensure your design incorporates all the graphics you require whilst also staying technically functional and operational.

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The Nord-Lock wheel nut safely secures wheels on on-road and off-road heavy vehicles by maintaining high clamping force even under extreme operating conditions.

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Dust extraction specialist launches compact new machine for easy transport

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The Nord-Lock X-series washer is an exceptional new product, giving customers extreme performance and safety, as well as the extra security of never having to risk making the wrong choice. With Nord-Lock X-series, we bring exciting new ideas to the bolt securing field that expand your design possibilities for excellent results.

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When you buy a product from ROTRONIC, you do not simply opt for a partner that sells you the measuring instrument, but also for a company that wants you to use the measuring instruments in such a way that they afford you maximum benefits and are a reliable companion to you in your everyday work.

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True reliability means more than simply continuous operation. It also means a consistent level of performance, minimal energy consumption, and a predictable lifespan - enabling you to be confident in your business planning.

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Air Control Industries Ltd is the official UK & Ireland distributor for the italBlowers range of side channel blowers and exhausters.

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Flexnuts are used in combination with Superbolt tensioners and are designed to flex out at the bottom and flex in toward the top of the nut. This distributes the bolt load along many threads, adds elasticity, and prevents stress concentrations in the first few threads.

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150 litre to 500 litre capacity -40 to +80c with humidity option if required

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Oil lubricated screw air compressors from ELGi are the backbone of varied industrial applications. The oil lubricated range of screw compressors offers cost-effective, long-lasting compressed air solutions suitable for light to heavy duty industrial applications.

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Nord-Lock washers secure bolted joints with tension instead of friction. It is a high quality product with documented success in many industries worldwide.

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KING’S BOILER HIRE are the UK’s largest providers of temporary industrial boiler plant.

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The Delta Blower Generation 5 is a combination of successful characteristics developed in previous generations merged with new technical innovations that already meet the market requirements of the future.

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The Verderflex® OEM range of tube pumps are designed for panel mounting or incorporation into 3rd party machines that need an accurate, low maintenance dosing solution that can be found in many applications such as printing, packaging, chemical dosing, vending machines, water treatment and more.

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When Brenntag, a global market leader in chemical distribution needed to replace its effluent monitoring and batch control systems, it turned to Bürkert for the complete solution. The end of life equipment was in need of replacement and improvement at the same time; a task that required expert knowledge of both design and installation. The result was a more efficient plant which complied with local water authority requirements as well as a recommendation to repeat the design at another facility.

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