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ZF condition monitoring system rolled out on Austrian trams

Since the end of 2020, ZF's ‘connect@rail’ condition monitoring system has been used in regular operation with the Austrian transport network Graz Linien.

Condition Monitoring
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HSE updates workplace ventilation advice

Having good ventilation will help reduce COVID-19 transmission at work, according to the Health and Safety Executive.

HVAC/Cooling systems
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Siemens’ new natural extinguishing agents protect business continuity

Siemens Smart Infrastructure introduces its new natural agent extinguishing portfolio, Sinorix NXN. Focusing on the protection of lives, assets and business continuity, the new fire extinguishing...

Fire Protection
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Mt. Washington Cog Railway relies on backstopping clutch technology from Formsprag

The Mount Washington Cog Railway in New Hampshire has been transporting visitors to the highest peak in the Northeastern US since 1869. At the summit, 6,288 ft. above sea level, the mountain...

Rail Engineering
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Houghton carries out on-site motor testing at LNG terminal

National Grid operates a Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) terminal at the Isle of Grain in Kent, the largest LNG facility in Europe with a throughput capability of 15 million tonnes per annum.

Electric Motors AC
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Schneider Electric implements predictive maintenance for Nestlé’s Dubai South factory

The Nestlé Al Maha factory in Dubai is benefiting from an innovative approach to the maintenance of its low voltage electrical machinery, thanks to technology from Schneider Electric.

Predictive Maintenance
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Wine producer cuts downtime with new chain

A German wine producer has improved its productivity by retrofitting an anti-corrosion chain on its conveyor system. The company invested in a Tsubaki Neptune chain that has increased service life and...

Conveyors
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Controlling the bake of the perfect loaf

Baking the perfect loaf of bread, and in large enough quantities, demands furnaces that accurately control the process from beginning to end. This was the task faced by Mechatronics Ltd., a system...

Temperature measurement
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Rotamec expands into the Midlands with Covelec acquisition

Rotamec Engineering Services, which offers motor rewinds, pump and gearbox repairs, and drive solutions has expanded its operations into the Midlands following the acquisition of Covelec.

Electric Motors AC
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Musk Process Services to deliver turnkey project at BASF Pharma

BASF Pharma (Callanish) is working with EJ Musk Process Services to deliver a seven-figure improvement at its Callanish plant on the Isle of Lewis. The investment includes the building of a new...

Process Vessel
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Toyota opens automated handling demonstration centre

Toyota Material Handling UK has announced the opening of a dedicated automated handling technology demonstration centre.

Materials Handling
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First automated grid battery begins operation

French public electricity transmission system operator RTE and Nidec Industrial Solutions (NIS) have inaugurated "Ringo". Located near Dijon, eastern France, Ringo is RTE's first experimental site for...

Batteries