Shining a light on hazardous environments
Ken Eddleston talks to IP&E about the importance of transportable lighting, especially for those operating in dangerous conditions
Ken Eddleston talks to IP&E about the importance of transportable lighting, especially for those operating in dangerous conditions
Collaboration is the key to powering forward the post-pandemic recovery and capitalising on the opportunity of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, industry leaders told the Made Smarter: journey to digital manufacturing conference.
FROM THE first successful Mars Rover mission in 1997, DC motors from maxon have been used in most successful robot missions to the Red Planet. Andrew Gibson explores what it takes to make motors that can thrive in the challenging environment found on Mars.
The UK branch of the global manufacturing and factory automation specialist Radwell International opened their doors on 10 March 2011 and now 10 years later the company reflects on its successes and challenges.
WITH MANUFACTURING and service industries under pressure to reduce carbon emissions, as part of the government’s ‘Net Zero’ roadmap, industrial compressor brand, ALUP, has launched an upgraded range of oil-injected air compressors, which offer a significantly lower environmental footprint.
LEADING INDUSTRIAL IT solutions digital transformation partner and exclusive UK & Ireland distributor of AVEVA software, SolutionsPT is tackling downtime in industrial settings by releasing a step-by-step guide aimed at onsite operators and boardroom-based CEOs alike.
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is urging the industry to ensure that all employees that are responsible for maintaining compressed air systems are fully trained on the requirements of the Pressure Systems’ Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR), and in particular, the importance of the written scheme of examination.
OVER 70 million tonnes of hydrogen are produced each year and this is set to grow as demand across the world rises. Not only is hydrogen used widely in manufacturing and chemical industries, but its use as a fuel is also driving demand from the automotive and power generation sectors too.
OVER IN the US, the Air Force has awarded unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) specialist, Black Swift Technologies, a contract for the development of software capable of predicting UAS system failures before they happen.
NSK HAS completed the acquisition of Brüel & Kjær Vibro (B&K Vibro), a global condition monitoring system (CMS) specialist. Following the initial announcement on 10 December 2020, finalising the purchase of B&K Vibro from Spectris Plc. will further strengthen NSK’s ability to meet customer demand for automation, labour savings, smart technology and environmentally sustainable solutions.
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