OceanPact orders retrofit compressors for AHTS vessels
Brazilian shipowner OceanPact has contracted TMC Compressors (TMC) to deliver the marine compressed air system for two of the shipowner’s anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS).
A&M Group becomes new Bobcat authorised dealer in Wales
Bobcat has appointed A&M Group, with headquarters in Bridgend, as the company’s new authorised dealer for South, West and Mid Wales. A&M Group is now responsible for sales and service in this region for the entire Bobcat range of loaders, mini-excavators, telehandlers, light compaction and attachments.
Schaeffler Group acquires Melior Motion GmbH and strengthens robotics business
Automotive and industrial supplier, Schaeffler, has signed an agreement to acquire all of the shares of Melior Motion GmbH. The acquisition of this supplier of precision gearboxes for robotics and other applications in automation expands the robotics portfolio of the Schaeffler Group’s Industrial division.
Manufacturing exhibitions display innovation and confidence
The manufacturing and engineering sectors made a strong display of its innovation and confidence at the recent co-located events; Drives & Control, Smart Industry Expo, Plant and Asset Management, Fluid Power & Systems, and Air-Tech Exhibitions – held at Birmingham’s NEC from 5 to 7 April.
Government to look at ways new high-tech materials could advance UK industry
The Government has launched a call for evidence to gather insight and shape the UK’s approach to advanced materials – high performance engineered materials that will be critical to the future success of many industries.
BCAS announces the first Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician Apprentice during NAW22
The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has announced the first candidate to be enrolled on the new Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician (CAVT) apprenticeship. Owen Webb (pictured), from Alton Compressor Services Limited (Alton) in Fareham, began his training to coincide with this year’s National Apprenticeship Week and is the first young engineer in the UK to benefit from the scheme.
Get ready for our industry’s biggest event
Taking place from 5 to 7 April at the NEC in Birmingham, the 2022 co-location of events – Fluid Power & Systems, Air-Tech, Drives & Controls, Smart Industry Expo, and Plant & Asset Management – promises to be organiser DFA Manufacturing Media’s biggest, most content-rich and widely attended outing to date.
adi Group continues to close the STEM skills gap
Birmingham-based engineering firm adi Group continues to prioritise the upskilling of the younger generation in a bid to close the widening STEM skills gap. The education sector has been impacted by COVID-19, with many organisations continuing to play catch up.
Talking Industry – IIOT, Communications & 5G
During DFA Media’s recent Talking Industry virtual panel discussion on the topic of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT), Communications & 5G, DFA Media’s consulting editor Andy Pye set the scene by pointing out that the word connectivity could act as a concise summary for the Industry 4.0 revolution.
Made Smarter Commission appoints Siemens’ Brian Holliday as new co-chair
Siemens’ Brian Holliday (pictured) has been appointed as Made Smarter’s new co-chair.
Kempston Controls becomes Midlands distributor for Bürkert valves
Electrical component distributor, Kempston Controls, has become Bürkert’s official distributor for the Midlands region. Based in Northamptonshire, Kempston Controls now supplies end users across the region with Bürkert’s range of process valves and flow control components. Main sectors of coverage include food & beverage as well as hygienic applications.
SolutionsPT achieves Elite AVEVA Select Status for UK and Ireland
Digital Transformation partner SolutionsPT has underlined its commitment to drive continuous improvement and success for its customers and partners through the identification and deployment of world-class digital solutions by joining the AVEVA Select programme.
Blue Machinery (Central) Ltd appointed new Doosan dealer
Doosan Infracore Europe has appointed Blue Machinery (Central) Ltd (Blue Central), based in Northwich in Cheshire, as the new authorised Doosan dealer for North-West England and North Wales.
Parker LORD and Ashton Seals announce new distribution partnership
The Parker LORD Noise, Vibration and Harshness Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation has named Ashton Seals as its partner for the distribution of industrial vibration isolation products in the UK. Headquartered in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK, Ashton Seals is a global distributor supporting the industrial market and currently serves as a distributor of Parker Prädifa polymer sealing systems.
How to combat the skill shortage in STEM
Mechanical engineers make things work the way they are supposed to work, and they are inventors and innovators. They design and develop valuable technologies and machinery that advance our communities and improve our way of life. These products range from sports cars to prosthetic limbs and 3D printers. In short, mechanical engineers create and operate the technological world around you.
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