The first step towards compressed air efficiency takes just 10 minutes
One barrier to energy savings is the perception that assessing the efficiency of an air compressor network is disruptive and time consuming. In this article Stef Lievens, business line manager for Industrial Air at Atlas Copco Compressors UK, argues that, when approached correctly, the process can be efficient, fast and hassle-free.
Monsanto case reaffirms that robotics will shape the future of agrochemicals
By Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, research director, IDTechEx.
HepcoMotion creates a series of animations to highlight key product benefits
After 20 years, HepcoMotion’s flagship GV3 range is continuing to serve a diverse range of linear and automation applications. With the introduction of new components to the range, and a new product category, Hepco has produced a series of six animations highlighting the major benefits of V Guide technology against ball rail systems.
Cobotics: the future of work is a blended mix of the human and the bot
The requirement for improved artificial intelligence in the world of human management is more likely to be ‘decision support’ rather than ‘decision replacement, according to ActiveOps.
Superior sponsors ‘Young Apprentice Ambassador Award’
Superior, a Dorset-based manufacturer of high integrity o-rings and seals, is sponsoring the ‘Young Apprentice Ambassador Award’ at the Dorset Business Awards 2018.
The Secondary Engineer ‘Fluid Power Challenge’ to be extended to Cambridgeshire Schools
The successful national programme, The Secondary Engineer Fluid Power Challenge, which aims to attract secondary school pupils into engineering, is being launched into schools in Cambridgeshire and East Anglia.
Improving railway reliability
Condition monitoring and cloud-based data acquisition platforms are set to revolutionise the way railway operators address their asset management obligations. With this in mind, SKF and Siemens have signed a partnership agreement that will focus on improving train operators’ asset management efficiencies.
Condition monitoring: a key part of Industry 4.0 and the ‘Dark Factory’
While condition monitoring (CM) systems are continuing to prove their value in industrial applications, many companies are still unsure how CM should fit into their Industry 4.0 strategy and the automated ‘lights-out’ factory, writes Ian Pledger, service engineer at Schaeffler UK.
SKF is the right pick for hydraulic cylinder manufacturer
SKF recently came to the aid of a manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders for mobile applications who had been experiencing problems with leaking seals on a cherry picker application.
Training online comes of age
By Gary Molton, owner, Engineering Adventures.
RJT Excavations buys three new Doosan DA30 ADTs
RJT Excavations Ltd. (RJT), based at Jedburgh in Scotland, has purchased three new Doosan DA30 articulated dump trucks (ADTs) from James Gordon Ltd (Gordons), the local Authorised Dealer for the Doosan construction equipment range.
Enerpac - first ECITB training provider in Mainland Europe
Hydraulic bolting tools manufacturer, Enerpac, reports that it is the first Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) approved training provider in mainland Europe for Mechanical Joint Integrity.
Digitisation of agriculture
Assistance systems, connected and semi-autonomous driving – away from certain advanced nations’ motorways innovative technology is also deployed on fields and farms. How digital development is revolutionising modern agriculture was the topic of the recently held 2nd International VDI Symposium ‘Smart Farming’ in Duesseldorf.
Superior’s ‘Apprentice of the Year’ gets the seal of approval
Superior, the manufacturer of high integrity O-rings and seals, has presented 22-year-old Jamie Arnold with its ‘Apprentice of the Year’ award. He is currently in the fourth year of his apprenticeship, working in the technical department at Superior. Arnold has been credited for his work ethic, attitude and for being the most improved apprentice of 2017.
SKF launches single-shaft/multiple bearing system analysis software
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Midlands Machinery Show
21 - 22 November, 2018
Newark Showground, NG24 2NY -
2019 NFPC INDUSTRY OPEN DAY EVENT
20 February, 2019
National Fluid Power Centre, Worksop -
Air-Tech 2020 Exhibition
21 - 23 April, 2020
NEC Birmingham -
Fluid Power & Systems Exhibition 2020
21 - 23 April, 2020
NEC Birmingham
