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Show your METALL in export markets

Local manufacturers can get the inside track on export strategies at next week’s meeting of METALL, the forum for manufacturing, engineering and technology businesses in Sussex and Surrey.

The challenges of traditional warehousing systems

As warehouses evolve into advanced logistics centres, efficient space and inventory management is vital. Innovations like RFID and Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) offer transformative solutions. PWE explores the challenges of traditional warehousing and how Turck Vilant's integrated technologies can boost accuracy, effciency, and real-time operations

Italian bicycle plant achieves 30% energy savings with upgraded compressed air system

An Italian bicycle manufacturer has significantly improved its energy efficiency by upgrading its compressed air system, achieving a 30% reduction in energy consumption. This enhancement has supported the company's commitment to sustainability and high production standards. PWE reports

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.

Precious metals recovery facility

Rockwell Automation, has announced it is supporting The Royal Mint’s Precious Metals Recovery facility – which uses the PlantPAx DCS (distributed control system) to manage and control the gold extraction process.

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

Apprenticeship Academy scores good OFSTED rating

With national and global skills shortages in engineering, Finning says it is bucking the trend by successfully developing its own talent.

Balancing safety and efficiency

Companies are increasingly committed to ensuring employee safety in dangerous environments like loading and unloading areas. However, with staff shortages and rising demand for faster fulfilment, safety pledges risk being compromised for operational efficiency. As employee expectations evolve, creating a safety-first culture is essential for safeguarding well-being, as Wouter Satijn, Sales Director at Joloda Hydraroll, explains

EngineeringUK comments on GCSE results

The uptick  in GCSE computer science is 'great news' but there are concerns over the uptake of D&T GCSE which is important for stem careeers

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

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

MTC launches sustainable materials hub to drive net zero product innovation

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has invested in a new hub for sustainable additive manufacturing (AM). This initiative opens avenues for research and development to support the design and manufacturing of net zero products with end-to-end circularity.

New immersive technology suites giving students a hands-on learning experience

The next generation of healthcare and engineering professionals are now being trained using the latest immersive technology following a £3million investment at Coventry University.

Steel manufacturer reduces costs and carbon footprint with new onsite nitrogen generation system

KME Steelworks has reduced its costs and carbon footprint with a new onsite nitrogen generation system from Atlas Copco Compressors. PWE takes a closer look

Call for greater manufacturing circularity within plastics industry

REHAU’s Chief Executive of the UK and Ireland, Martin Hitchin, has supported the British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) call for a greater utilisation of the opportunities offered by the plastics industry regarding sustainability, especially on promoting greater circularity within manufacturing.

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.

Opex vs Capex: Flexible temperature control hire options for manufacturing applications

Dave Palmer, General Manager for UK at ICS Cool Energy, takes a look at how to run the latest, most efficient and technically up to date temperature control equipment, without the need of capital investment

Historic Sheffield company increases production capacity by 30%

A historic figure skating blade manufacturer has announced it has increased production capacity by 30% and growth by 135% after a digital transformation programme supported by an internationally renowned plating consultancy.

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.

Envirogen wins £1m+ contract to provide demineralised water for new Energy from Waste plant

Envirogen Group has announced it has been awarded a £1m+ contract by Fortum Glasgow to demineralise water for the boilers at its new South Clyde Energy Centre (SCEC) in Glasgow. This EfW sector project will be achieved by using two of Envirogen’s compact Eco MultiPro units, complemented by pre-treatment and polishing vessels.

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.

Empowering precision cooling solutions across industries

Precision cooling technology serves as a silent yet indispensable backbone across a spectrum of industries, from healthcare and biotechnology to manufacturing and beyond. Its role in preserving materials, optimising processes, and ensuring product quality is fundamental to driving innovation in modern industrial operations. PWE reports.

Industries must adopt pragmatic approach

Industries across Europe must adopt a pragmatic approach to future alternative fuels to make progress with decarbonisation, energy solutions provider Aggreko has said.

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

Explosion proof lifting for hazardous environments

Lifting equipment specialist, Konecranes, has announced it has launched its range of EX C-series electric chain hoists, engineered for explosion proof lifting in hazardous environments. The models are suitable for a wide range of industrial applications where gases, flammable substances, dust and other ignition sources create the potential for explosions. The EX C-series electric chain hoist has been designed and tested specifically to fulfil ATEX and IECEx requirements for use in Zone 1, 2 and 21 explosive environments.

Unlocking the potential of CHP and digitalisation

The integration of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems with digitalisation in the UK presents a transformative opportunity to boost energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. This synergy not only aligns with national climate goals but also enhances operational performance, offering substantial benefits for industrial and commercial sectors. PWE reports

Steel manufacturer reduces costs and carbon footprint with new onsite nitrogen generation system

KME Steelworks has reduced its costs and carbon footprint with a new onsite nitrogen generation system from Atlas Copco Compressors. PWE takes a closer look

Join LEEA in celebrating lifting’s journey for #GLAD2024

For Global Lifting Awareness Day, which takes place on Thursday 18th July 2024, the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has introduced an eye-catching campaign showing how lifting has always been changing everybody’s world.

Opex vs Capex: Flexible temperature control hire options for manufacturing applications

Dave Palmer, General Manager for UK at ICS Cool Energy, takes a look at how to run the latest, most efficient and technically up to date temperature control equipment, without the need of capital investment

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

Balancing safety and efficiency

Companies are increasingly committed to ensuring employee safety in dangerous environments like loading and unloading areas. However, with staff shortages and rising demand for faster fulfilment, safety pledges risk being compromised for operational efficiency. As employee expectations evolve, creating a safety-first culture is essential for safeguarding well-being, as Wouter Satijn, Sales Director at Joloda Hydraroll, explains

Ensuring best practice & safe operations: The importance of BG13

Fulton Managing Director Carl Knight delves into the importance of BG13 and the insights it provides into how to ensure the safe operation of electric powered steam boilers

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.

Empowering precision cooling solutions across industries

Precision cooling technology serves as a silent yet indispensable backbone across a spectrum of industries, from healthcare and biotechnology to manufacturing and beyond. Its role in preserving materials, optimising processes, and ensuring product quality is fundamental to driving innovation in modern industrial operations. PWE reports.

Highlighting the importance of industrial air and gas solutions in EV manufacturing operations

Donaldson, a leading manufacturer of filtration solutions, has been demonstrating how effectively implementing air and gas solutions is crucial to the performance of Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries, at The Battery Show Europe – the conference and expo focused on the Battery and EV industries.

Made Smarter-backed campervan manufacturer in driving seat with Mercedes-Benz partnership

A Made-Smarter backed campervan manufacturer has secured a ‘transformational’ partnership with Mercedes-Benz after investing in new technology.

Hart’s airports mapped out

Hart’s map of its international airports’ contracts has been upgraded to include its most recent one at Aruba, the island nation in the southern Caribbean Sea just north of the coast of Venezuela.

New apprenticeship opportunities for women in engineering

In recognition of Women in Engineering Day, Nationwide Platforms a leading UK provider of powered access hire for working at height, is encouraging women interested in engineering to apply for its extensive apprenticeship programme.

Rushlift GSE supports International Women in Engineering Day

Rushlift GSE, a specialist airport ground support equipment and services provider, hasd celebrated International Women in Engineering Day, 23rd June 2024, by recognising the important role women play in maintaining highly specialised vehicles and support equipment in the aviation sector.

Entries are now open for the LEEA Awards 2024

Entries are now open for the LEEA Awards 2024, the annual occasion for the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association to celebrate and champion members who have raised standards in the lifting industry. Enter now for the chance to be a winner on the easy to use portal at: awards.leeaint.com.

Winners announced as awards celebrate manufacturing’s brightest rising stars

Manufacturing and engineering employers came together recently to celebrate some of the sector’s brightest younger stars at a packed awards ceremony held at Leeds Beckett University’s Rose Bowl building.

Celebrating diversity and innovation at the Decentralised Energy Awards

The winners of the prestigious Decentralised Energy Awards hosted by the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) were announced recently at a ceremony in Westminster’s Church House, where organisations from across the energy sector came together to celebrate this year’s achievements. A citywide heat network, the world’s smartest university campus and schemes to transform the heat networks and flexibility markets were all among those receiving awards.

1,500 delegates attend 10th anniversary event

Over 1500 innovators, academics and industry representatives attended this year’s Materials Research Exchange (MRE), marking the event’s 10th anniversary.

World’s ‘best of the best’ in health, safety and wellbeing recognised

British Safety Council held its annual Gala Dinner on 7 June to celebrate the winners of its International Safety Awards (ISAs) 2024 at the Intercontinental London Park Lane hotel in London. This is the 66th year the awards have taken place and the 64th year of a gala dinner.

LEEA appoints Ian Cooke as Director of Academy

The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has appointed Ian Cooke as Director of Academy. Covering LEEA training, such as the Foundation and Diploma courses, the Licensed Training Scheme (LTS) and the Accredited Training Scheme (ATS), this is one of several key new senior manager roles playing a strategic part in developing the Association.

Manufacturer bolsters sales team amid ‘phenomenal’ growth forecast

Locit, a leading manufacturer of steel lockers and innovative storage solutions, has announced it has bolstered its sales team to drive growth.