Support with controlling processes and improving production efficiencies is helping a Sussex manufacturer make the most of a multi-million pound Far East opportunity.
Plant Modifications
Stored energy solutions provider EnerSys has introduced the new Truck iQ smart battery dashboard to give materials handling vehicle drivers real-time visibility of their truck’s battery status.
Materials Handling
A 64-metre fatberg that is longer than six double-decker buses and made up of hardened fat, oil and wet-wipes has been discovered in a Sidmouth sewer in Devon.
Water Treatment
A transport system to help tackle increasing road weight restrictions in Germany has been created by Manitowoc and Colonia Spezialfahrzeuge (Specialised Vehicles).
Cranes
Global mining group Rio Tinto has deployed AutoHaul, which it says is the world’s largest robot and first automated heavy-haul, long distance rail network.
Robots
Skanska and Volvo Construction Equipment have been testing the viability of an ‘electric site’ at a quarry near Gothenburg, Sweden. The results are in...
Mobile Plant
Anglo American has resumed operations at its Minas-Rio iron ore operation in Brazil.
Pipeline Equipment
Workers that frequently use hand-held power tools can become exposed to hand-arm vibration. However, this potentially disabling problem can be reduced and eliminated through different ways of working
Vibration Monitoring
Industry 4.0 promises improved performance and enhanced maintenance activities, but many companies are often unsure of where to start. Mike Lomax, electrification manager at Bosch Rexroth, spoke at...
Sensors
The new president of the British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) has been announced as Richard Harden (pictured), managing director of Wilo UK Ltd.
Pumps
Dust extraction specialist Dustcontrol UK is set to exhibit its range of construction equipment at the Executive Hire Show 2019.
Fume Extraction
Nissan has confirmed the switch-on of what it says is the largest collective solar roof in the Netherlands, at its facility in Amsterdam.
Renewable Energy