What to do when a process drive or part has become obsolete, but the process itself has not? Complete re-engineering can prove costly, difficult and time-consuming. Additive manufacturing might be a...
Drives
One of the biggest degradation mechanisms of concrete is corrosion of the internal reinforcing bar, bringing a real threat of structural failure. How can it be managed to avoid such outcomes? By Brian...
Building Management System
The aerospace industry has developed one of the most mature models for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). We look at how the process works and what future changes are coming
Maintenance Management Systems
Several heavyweight aircraft manufacturers are to fight it out for ascendancy as the MoD looks to replace its aging fleet of medium-lift helicopters with a new dynamic task force
Armed Forces
There’s an untold quantity of used batteries ‘out there’, abandoned and unwanted. Now the race to give many of these renewed purpose – a second life – is gathering pace amongst suppliers By Brian Wall
Batteries
Using the right kind of bulk bags and handling equipment is paramount for the transportation, storage, processing and packaging of many solid materials – as is ensuring the highest levels of safety....
Materials Handling
With costs surging, energy usage audits have never been more critical, especially as new developments in the IoT lower the barrier to carrying these out right across the estate. By Brian Wall
Energy Audits
Uninterruptible power supplies play a key role when mains power fails, making a carefully planned maintenance regime all the more crucial. By Brian Wall
Planned Maintenance
The aerospace industry has developed one of the most mature models for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). We look at how the process works and what future changes are coming.
Engines
Designed to perform tasks in collaboration with workers, the use of cobots is rapidly expanding. Where do they compete and align with industrial robots – and, of some growing concern – with their...
Robots
To reduce their carbon footprint, many offshore operators are converting their drilling rigs to run on electricity. We look at the whys and wherefores, and how this might work in practice. By Brian...
Environmental Monitoring
The post-Grenfell Building Safety Bill aims to alter substantively how the welfare of high-rise buildings is managed – but the late-stage removal of the building safety manager role has caused some...
Fire Protection