Air conditioning is not the only way to provide a comfortable indoor environment. And some of the alternatives have benefits of their own
Air Induction
The world has been gripped by the on-going Covid-19 pandemic. Are buildings friends or enemies in the war on the spread of coronavirus?
Health and Safety
Tunnel boring machines are anything but boring, having been responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious construction projects. OE investigates these ubiquitous, but largely unseen,...
Mobile Plant
As the operator of a tower crane, getting from the bottom to the top and vice versa takes considerable time and effort. Surely there is an easier way?
Lifts
We are at a defining moment in the war on global warming, but the good news is that the sector is playing its part in mitigating the impact of climate change
Environmental Monitoring
Intelligent drives have evolved beyond simply providing high performance for a connected motor. They also offer detailed diagnostics information that can be an essential tool for maintenance. OE...
Motors
On the face of it, non-contact cleaning of hospitals and healthcare facilities – by employing, for example, nebuliser technology, or ultraviolet light – sounds more hygienic than wiping and washing....
Health and Safety
A spotless, well-maintained HVAC system not only reduces overheads, but also conserves natural resources by reducing energy and water consumption
HVAC/Cooling systems
The transition to new refrigerants is being driven by environmental impact, energy efficiency, safety and cost effectiveness, as well as legislative pressure. R32 refrigerant is set to become a huge...
Refrigeration
Eddy current testing locates flaws in metal structures. But how does it work?
Condition Monitoring
Developments among industrial system and component suppliers are changing the rules of inspection of fixed industrial assets: goodbye clipboard, hello tablet. OE offers an overview of how these...
Planned Maintenance
Intelligent assembly workbenches go beyond a printed manual to instruct operators on how to perform tasks step-by-step with context-based lighting, graphical displays and other cues. What benefits can...
Continuing Professional Development