Duplomatic makes Expo 2020 Dubai fly
Duplomatic MS Spa has contributed a futuristic engineering project to Expo 2020 Dubai, the Universal Exposition to be held in the United Arab Emirates from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022, the first to take place in Arabia.
Ward chooses Commercial Vehicle Hydraulics for £2 million investment in green upgrade
Derbyshire-based metal and waste recycling specialist, Ward, has invested over £2 million in upgrading its materials handling vehicles to improve energy efficiency and safety across its 120- strong fleet.
Fluke renews ‘Buy a Fluke, get a free Fluke’ offer this Autumn
Fluke has launched the Autumn seasonal promotion encouraging customers to claim a free product when they purchase a Fluke tool between 1 September and 15 December 2021.
Brammer Buck & Hickman opens new East Midlands hub
Brammer Buck & Hickman, a Rubix company and the UK supplier of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services, has opened a new East Midlands Hub, formed from the merger of its Nottingham and Leicester branches in to a larger, single, more accessible location.
Rockwell Automation completes acquisition of Plex Systems
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Plex Systems, the cloud-native smart manufacturing platform. Plex offers what is claimed to be the only single-instance, multitenant Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) manufacturing platform operating at scale, including advanced manufacturing execution systems, quality, and supply chain management capabilities.
Schaeffler acquires Bega International
Schaeffler has acquired Bega International BV (Bega), manufacturer of special tools for mounting and dismounting rolling bearings. The acquisition marks another step in the expansion of Schaeffler’s lifecycle service portfolio.
University of Birmingham partners with Siemens ‘to create the smartest university campus in the world’
The University of Birmingham, in partnership with Siemens, is combining digital sensor and analytics technologies, artificial intelligence, decentralised energy generation and storage, renewable energy and concepts that help change users’ behaviour to transform the university’s Edgbaston and Dubai campuses into the world’s smartest global campus, creating a ‘Living Lab’ where research, teaching and learning all benefit from access to new data and connectivity.
JCB man’s lasting legacy nurtures engineers of the future
A talented JCB engineer who amassed a multi-million-pound fortune thanks to his interest in cars has made a life-changing bequest to a Staffordshire school dedicated to nurturing the engineers of the future.
Bonomi ball valves gain SIL certification
Bonomi (UK) Ltd ball valve supplier, Valpres, has obtained SIL certification for its Series 70, 71, 72, 73 and 76, 2- Way industrial ball valves. Safety Integrity Level or ‘SIL’ in its abbreviated form, is a parameter relating to the functional safety integrity of industrial plants in the process industry.
New data suggests increase in number of women working in engineering
New analysis from EngineeringUK has shown 14.5% of those working in engineering are female, which is an increase from 12% as reported in 2018.
Pump repair training – A welcome addition
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) – the organisation that represents the business interests of UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps and pump related equipment – reports a positive reaction to its new pump repair training course.
VHS Hydraulic Components appointed UK dealer for Ikron Fluid Filtration
VHS Hydraulic Components Ltd, producer of power packs, hydraulic cylinders and supplier of hydraulic components, has been appointed the official UK dealer for Ikron Fluid Filtration.
Aircare Compressor Services marks 30 years in business and the retirement of founder
As the sun shone over Northamptonshire, the team at Aircare Compressor Services Ltd held a special event to celebrate 30 years in the compressed air and vacuum industry.
Make UK backs initiative to help manufacturers retain young talent
Make UK is backing a new initiative by support platform Next Gen Makers to help manufacturing and engineering employers retain apprenticeship talent and maximise their investment in young people.
Made Smarter creates 60 digital leaders
60 digital leaders now have the vision and the skills to pursue smarter manufacturing through Made Smarter’s innovative Leadership Programme.
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