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New five strategies guide to enhancing MRO efficiency

ERIKS, a leading specialised industrial service provider, has released a new guide designed to help manufacturers streamline their MRO operations. The guide, called 5 ways to enhance your Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) supply chain, offers practical strategies to improve procurement, storeroom discipline, data management, and operational efficiency in the face of evolving industrial challenges

Roadmap to IoT Success with legacy manufacturing equipment

Lynn Loughmiller, Software Engineering Manager at DELMIAWorks, takes a closer look at how IoT can be an effective tool when working with existing equipment, and looking at just how efficient it may be

How CMMS software helps manufacturers meet regulatory requirements

Stephen Davis, Director of Marketing at PEMAC explores the main ways in which CMMS software supports regulatory compliance, including documentation, record-keeping, asset management, and preventative maintenance planning

How OEE monitoring enables real-time analysis of production processes

Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is the gold standard for measuring manufacturing productivity. It identfies the percentage of productive manufacturing time, helping to pinpoint losses and optimise efficiency. PWE explores improving OEE using real-time and historical data.

How CMMS software helps manufacturers meet regulatory requirements

Stephen Davis, Director of Marketing at PEMAC explores the main ways in which CMMS software supports regulatory compliance, including documentation, record-keeping, asset management, and preventative maintenance planning

Schneider Electric marks 100 years of TeSys innovation

Schneider Electric, the energy management and automation company, has begun its centennial celebration of the TeSys motor management solutions. At a recent media briefing, David Barrett-Hague, Industrial Automation Marketing Manager, underscored the company’s extensive history and showcased the innovative technologies that enhance the modern TeSys product range’s motor control capabilities.

Specialist machine builder to advance customer automation

ALPHR Technology, a manufacturer of specialist machines, has announced it has partnered with Siemens to accelerate the integration of automated & test technologies in customers' manufacturing operations.

Multi-functionality in plant signal conditioning

PWE looks at the challenges of plant signal conditioning and how multi-functional modules play a crucial role in monitoring applications across the industrial sector

Manufacturing monitoring systems: How to improve shop floor performance

Lynn Loughmiller, Software Engineering Manager at DELMIAWorks, takes a closer look at how production and process manufacturing monitoring systems work to improve shop floor performance

Free downloadable guide

Condition monitoring and machinery protection specialist SENSONICS has announced it has added another FREE downloadable guide onto its website, Specifying Overspeed Protection Systems. The company says this essential resource is drawn from over 50 years of industry leading experience and therefore represents a must-read for professionals involved in power generation system design.

Magnetic technology at ICEM 2024

Attendees of the 2024 International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM) will have the opportunity to discuss magnetising equipment and bespoke magnet assemblies with Bunting’s technical team.

New horizons in a world of AI and Big Data

Miron Shtiglitz, VP for Product and Delivery at quality inspection specialist QualiSense, forecasts a future where data from inspection not only underpins maintenance schedules, but informs the very design of the product itself.

Celebrating 20 years solving engineering problems

Engineering project management firm FEG Global has announced it is is marking 20 years in business this August and says from its conception in 2004 it has grown into a respected international engineering project management operation, with offices in UK and Europe.

The power of cloud-based quality management

Jason Chester, Director of Global Channel Programmes, InfinityQS, discusses 4 reasons why food and beverage processors should consider moving quality to the cloud

Manufacturing monitoring systems: How to improve shop floor performance

Lynn Loughmiller, Software Engineering Manager at DELMIAWorks, takes a closer look at how production and process manufacturing monitoring systems work to improve shop floor performance

Energy company extends hyper compressor lifetime in LDPE production line

A major European energy company has extended the lifetime of an aging hyper compressor in a low-density polyethylene (LDPE) production line in France. By reverse engineering the compressor’s first-stage cylinder and designing replacement parts, the team ensured continued operation and improved maintenance efficiency for years to come. PWE reports

Multi-functionality in plant signal conditioning

PWE looks at the challenges of plant signal conditioning and how multi-functional modules play a crucial role in monitoring applications across the industrial sector

New horizons in a world of AI and Big Data

Miron Shtiglitz, VP for Product and Delivery at quality inspection specialist QualiSense, forecasts a future where data from inspection not only underpins maintenance schedules, but informs the very design of the product itself.

Exploring the role of standardised workflows in maintenance management

Navin Kulkarni, Director of Product Management, Fluke Reliability takes a look at implementing standardised workflows for maximum efficiency.

Unlocking industrial drone performance: The role of precision bearings

PWE looks at why precision bearings will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless industrial drone operations

Advanced shock pulse technology enhances monitoring capabilities for remote water treatment systems

Advanced shock pulse technology from SPM is enhancing monitoring capabilities for remote water treatment systems by detecting early signs of damage and monitoring lubrication levels in critical equipment such as Rotating Biological Contactors (RBCs). PWE reports

The role of condition-based maintenance in the food and beverage industry

Tom Cash* explains how the role of condition-based maintenance (CBM) helps maintenance engineers recognise gross defects before catastrophe strikes.

Troubleshooting robots

PWE looks at how advanced robot controllers can provide enhanced troubleshooting in smart factory settings — while prioritising data security.

AI-powered tool to simplify navigating electromechanical repair and maintenance standards

The Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) is working with the British Standards Institute (BSI) and UKRI’s Driving the Electric Revolution Challenge, delivered by Innovate UK, to develop an AI-powered tool to help electromechanical repair specialists ensure they repair hazardous area motors to the correct standard. PWE reports

Moving away from big data towards smart data

Beth Ragdale, Product Manager at automation specialist Beckhoff UK, explains the value of consolidating production line data

Why your business needs thermal condition based monitoring

Product quality is high on the priority list of any reputable manufacturer. Whether your business manufacturers finished articles or components for other business to incorporate into their products, the risks are the same: If your production equipment fails, your business quickly transitions from a profitable organisation to a loss-making company. PWE reports

ABB to acquire SEAM Group to expand electrification service offering

ABB has entered into an agreement to acquire SEAM Group, a major provider of energised asset management and advisory services to clients across industrial and commercial building markets.

UKAS accreditations for energy & engineering technical services

Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has announced that it has been awarded two new accreditations by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) to deliver services on behalf of its energy and engineering technical service business units, ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 and ISO/IEC 17065:2012.

Navigating the future: The digital transformation of plant maintenance in the UK

In the ever-evolving world of plant maintenance equipment and services, the landscape is marked by increased demand for essential solutions that play a pivotal role in sustaining key sectors, both domestically in the UK and beyond. As industries strive for greater efficiency and productivity, a notable shift is taking place. PWE offers an overview of the growing significance of Maintenance 4.0.

The power of programmable lights

PWE takes a closer look at Turck Banner's programmable lighting solutions

Enhancing Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAM) through maintenance management

Donal Bourke, PEMAC Director of Sales, delves into the reasons why good maintenance management practices within manufacturing can significantly improve RAM. Additionally, he explores how CMMS software should align with RAM principles to help organisations reach new heights of operational efficiency.

Navigating the future: The digital transformation of plant maintenance in the UK

In the ever-evolving world of plant maintenance equipment and services, the landscape is marked by increased demand for essential solutions that play a pivotal role in sustaining key sectors, both domestically in the UK and beyond. As industries strive for greater efficiency and productivity, a notable shift is taking place. PWE offers an overview of the growing significance of Maintenance 4.0.

The importance of door maintenance

The fact that Hart Door Systems has built a reputation for quality and longevity of its wide range of industrial doors, the importance of door maintenance should not be understated says Keith Fisher, Hart’s National Operations Manager (pictured).

Expansion of Premium Care support packages for industrial tools

Fluke, a global technology leader in the manufacture of compact, professional electronic test and measurement tools and software, has announced the expansion of its Premium Care support packages to include a wider range of market-leading industrial and electrical tools.

Tan Delta Systems launches SENSE-2, a new real-time oil monitoring system to significantly reduce operating costs for the plant, works and maintenance sector

Tan Delta Systems, a manufacturer of real-time oil quality monitoring sensors and systems is leading the way within the plant, works and maintenance sector with the launch of SENSE-2. The new oil condition monitoring kit provides real-time data about machine oil quality to optimise maintenance and reduce operating costs.

Unlocking operational excellence

PWE takes a look at how developments in instrument condition monitoring can unlock operational excellence

Ultrasound and Vibration analysis: two key elements of predictive maintenance

Christopher Hallum, UE Systems North Europe Operations Manager looks at the role of ultrasound as a condition monitoring tool and why using vibration and ultrasound together is the best way to reach excellence in your maintenance practices

Simple workflow system brings efficiency and productivity savings for igus

Lyle Oxton had worked at igus for 3 years when he was tasked with implementing a workflow system. PWE reports.

Following the path to improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness

Martin Hurley, business development manager for industrial automation specialist Novotek Ireland, looks at how you can improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Measuring vibration, linear and angular motion

Applications that require precise information on the linear or angular movement of an object rely on the accuracy of motion sensors within. Accelerometers and gyroscopes can be used to provide this movement data, and utilising developments in MEMS technologies means this is all possible within a much smaller space envelope. But as we push for increased functionality in smaller spaces, what can custom ICs do to benefit? Richard Mount, Director of Sales at ASIC design and supply company Swindon Silicon Systems explains. 

Cumbrian SMEs unite to form "Resolve Engineered Solutions" - a new era in comprehensive engineering services

A collaboration of four leading Cumbrian SMEs are embarking on a pioneering venture to establish "Resolve Engineered Solutions".

New SKF Maintenance Product Partner Accolade is Awarded to Acorn Industrial Services

Acorn Industrial Services, a leading power transmission stockist has announced it has become the first company in the UK to be awarded new maintenance product partner status by bearing and maintenance product manufacturer - SKF.

Cloud-based SCADA for asset monitoring

Environmental Monitoring Solutions (EMS), a provider of energy management systems to water suppliers, asked Ovarro to assist in improving the way data is presented to its clients? PWE reports

Advancing monitoring and diagnostics

Monitoring the condition of large industrial equipment fleets is challenging and, without the necessary insights, it can be hard to understand the health and performance of assets. To help operators overcome this challenge, industrial digital solutions provider WEG has launched its new WEGscan sensor. By integrating WEGscan into their fleet, operators can monitor a wide range of equipment, including reducers, gear motors and compressors, helping operators reduce costs and improve predictive maintenance.

Achieving control effective asset maintenance

The ability to have a clear view of all assets and maintenance to drive effective management and control is still a huge challenge. PWE takes a look at how Wienerberger has achieved this with the support of the Agility CMMS solution from SSG Insight.

Marine equipment: How predictive maintenance can detect defects before mechanical failures

Reducing downtime owing to machine faults and breakdowns is important for all industries, but with marine equipment typically being in a remote location, how do we react when problems occur? Andrew Powles Managing Director at FPE Seals explains further.

How EAM software helps reduce costs

Optimal utilsation of assets, low downtime and low maintenance costs ensure the highest possible productivity. This requires an intelligent EAM solution for registering and analysing the data

Digital technologies in maintenance

The latest Talking Industry (TI) panel discussion discussed how digital technologies can be used in maintenance activities. What can you learn from machines using digital techniques, such as machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI)? TI Chair, Andy Pye reports.

New inverter kit speeds up setup and simplifies maintenance

Mitsubishi Electric has released a 24VDC digital input plug-in module for its FR-E800 range of variable speed drives (VSDs). PWE takes a closer look.

Manufacturers look to robotic automation to bridge the skills gap

Today manufacturing companies are facing more challenges than ever before, from rising energy prices to parts supply issues and more recently an increasing skills shortage. The figures are telling and are indicative of conditions across the globe. PWE reports