Engineers at the University of Sheffield have developed a novel test to measure the performance of oils, such as WD-40.
Instrumentation
Inaugural winners of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering received their awards from Her Majesty the Queen during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, yesterday (25 June 2013).
Continuing Professional Development
Heavy lifting specialist Mechan has installed the largest capacity rail traverser in the UK – to move freight locomotives between lines at the Port of Felixstowe's new North Rail Terminal.
Rail Engineering
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg took questions from 100 employees at Siemens, Newcastle last Friday (14 June 2013) in an informal session organised by the alongside the Local Economic Partnership.
Apprenticeships
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) and Environment Agency (EA) have published a report, entitled 'Best Practice in Spill Prevention in the Waste Management Industry' – echoing the recent...
Pollution Control
Valve automation specialist Ascendant Technologies has selected filter regulators from Asco Numatics to help improve its valves response performance.
Pneumatic Components/Equipment
The West Burton and Cottam coal-fired power stations are to get Alstom retrofit intermediate pressure (IP) turbines, , designed to improve efficiency and extend the life of the turbines.
Turbines
Manufacturers are still looking in the wrong places for energy savings, according to an energy report by our sister publication Works Management, sponsored by ABB.
Electric Motors AC
Schaeffler UK is advocating a blend of engineering youth and experience for good automation projects, having recently implemented several successful systems across its manufacturing plant in Llanelli,...
Apprenticeships
Demolition, decommissioning and remediation firm KDC has won a £1.4 million contract with Viridor, the recycling, renewable energy and waste management firm.
Plant Refurbishing/Remanufacture
High-torque helical, bevel-helical and planetary gearboxes designed to deliver up to 1.5million Nm of torque are now available under a new Drive Applications service, from Bauer.
Gearboxes
ABB is acquiring Coalville-based Dynamotive this month (June 2013) to expand its service offering in low and medium voltage drives and motors.
Electric Motors AC