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PAT helps material traceability in continuous processes - analysis

Continuous flow chemistry processes can benefit from a process analytical technology (PAT) framework that incorporates material tracking and tracing functions.

Process Management Systems
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Air-operated double diaphragm pump range expanded

The range of Finnish Thompson FTI air-operated double diaphragm pumps (AODD) has recently been expanded with the addition of a new quarter-inch non-metallic model, available in polypropylene, PVDF and...

Pumps
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RS Components parent creates a single global MRO business

RS Group, a global provider of product and service solutions that includes RS Components, has united its global maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) supply chain solutions business into a single...

Building Maintenance
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SKF prediction model development successfully audited by DNV

The SKF Generalized Bearing Life Model (GBLM) concept and the process leading to extensions of its applicability to special bearing design features and materials has been successfully audited by the...

Bearings
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CHP enables sustainable energy at Southern Water

Finning has entered a 15-year combined heat and power (CHP) partnership that has allowed some Southern Water sites to become self-sufficient in their energy generation.

Energy Saving
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Emerson Ventures invests in IIoT

Emerson Ventures is to invest in Spearix Technologies, a company whose adaptive radio processor provides a system-level solution for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) wireless communication.

Wireless
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Schneider to launch Cobots

Schneider Electric is to launch collaborative robots (cobots) in October, which are said to avoid the extra cost of programming at start-up and set-up.

Robots
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Safehold to obtain MacKay assets

Safehold Height Safety & Lifting Gear is to acquire assets from GD MacKay Co Ltd following the death of its founder George MacKay in March.

Working at Height
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Wyndridge Brewery solves dissolved oxygen issue

The Wyndridge Farm craft brewery and cidery had an urgent problem that needed to be solved before it could fulfil a large order.

Food Grade Equipment
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Waste as a Resource – new report

A radical rethink of recycling and waste policy is required to put the UK on a more sustainable path, according to a new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Waste Disposal
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A-Safe offers forklift truck safety product

A-Safe has launched a StepBumper solution which is said to provide protection from forklift truck related injuries in factories and warehouses.

Materials Handling
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Hayward Transport chooses refurbished forklift from Rushlift

Although known as a general haulier, 80% of J Hayward & Sons of Walsall’s business is related to container operations, which often involves heavy lifting duties for the company’s forklift truck fleet....

Forklift Trucks