Emerson Process Management has released its latest SmartProcess Oil and Gas Applications Suite, stating that it will help operators “achieve greater production, reduce lifecycle costs, ensure...
Oil & GasPredictive maintenance technologies, which use asset condition data to predict failures and only schedule maintenance when necessary, can significantly improve production uptime and manufacturing...
Condition Monitoring
BOHS, the Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection is supporting Global Asbestos Awareness Week, from 1—7 April, which aims to raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos.
Asbestos
BSI, the UK’s national standards body, is inviting comment on the second draft of the new international standard on occupational health and safety management – ISO 45001 – which is due for publication...
Occupational Health
The Environment Agency (EA) has awarded ECS Engineering Services a contract to design, build and install a new bridge in Mapledurham, near Reading, using fibre reinforced polymer (FRP).
Social Responsibility
Brevini has developed a range of free training courses designed to refresh and educate both recent graduate and experienced engineers in the most recent developments of gearbox and winch technology.
Continuing Professional DevelopmentEngineering and construction giant M+W Group has been appointed as main contractor for the delivery of a £111 million energy from waste (EfW) facility in Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Biomass Plant
A view of the future of manufacturing and engineering – published by SKF with technology experts and academics from around the world – suggests that change is being influenced by factors outside...
Bearings
Doors and window components manufacturer Schlegel Building Products is reporting energy savings of 25% since replacing an ageing compressor with a new Thorite model.
Compressors
Some 28 percent has been slashed from the running costs of a metal bending machine, operated by component manufacturer Voestalpine Metsec, since retrofitting a variable-speed drive (VSD).
Variable Speed Drives
Fast moving consumer goods giant Unilever won the production efficiency award at the Manufacturing Forum and Awards, hosted by MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) specialist Brammer along with Buck...
Conveyors
The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles has announced that the permitted development threshold for rooftop solar panels on commercial property is to be increased from...
Solar Energy