Sulzer is using its local facilities in Africa to deliver planned refurbishments to 11 pump sets as the first part of a maintenance plan.
Lubricants and oil supplier Exol Lubricants has invested £1 million into an automated liquid transfer system to reduce waste product lost during the blending process.
ABB has successfully completed testing of automated robot charging technology for underground mines in partnership with mine operators Boliden and LKAB.
More than half of UK manufacturers say that time-consuming manual programming is required for robots to complete welding, cutting and painting on the factory floor.
Robots
According to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, 6% of helicopter accidents between 2007 and 2015 were caused by error in maintenance operations (excluding military helicopters). As a result,...
Maintenance Management Systems
The nuclear sector has more responsibility than most to manage worker/contractor competence effectively. Can blockchain help optimise this challenging task?
More than 1,200 exhibitors from around the world are expected to attend the 32nd edition of the SPS, Smart Production Solutions, covering 16 exhibition halls and a total exhibition space of...
Process Management Systems
Camlin Group welcomed a visit from the duke of Gloucester prince Richard at its headquarters in Lisburn, Northern Ireland.
Former ministers lord Jim Knight, lord David Willetts and EngineeringUK have launched a five-point plan for growing and sustaining engineering and technology apprenticeships for young people.
Igus has launched a regranulated compound for the Iglidur Eco plain bearing series from sprues and missing parts from injection moulding production to minimise waste from plastic.
CKF Systems has started installing a Robotic Central Palletising system that will help automate operations at a facility belonging to an unnamed snack manufacturer.
Nord Drive Systems is offering tailor-made solutions to support operators of parcel distribution centres in increasing the energy efficiency of their conveyor systems.