Superior’s ‘Apprentice of the Year’ gets the seal of approval

14 June, 2018

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

08 June, 2018

Bosch extends its Industry 4.0 portfolio

01 June, 2018

Digitalisation and connectivity are transforming manufacturing at breakneck speed. Connected production lines permanently monitor their own condition and warn experts before breakdowns. Robots are collaborating ever closer with workers in manufacturing and logistics, boosting productivity. In Germany alone, McKinsey forecasts a revenue potential of just under 9 billion euros in the digitalisation of manufacturing by 2020.

Polymer Training & Innovation Centre protected by Bunting drawer filter magnet

29 May, 2018

The Polymer Training & Innovation Centre in Telford has added a Bunting Magnetics drawer filter magnet to the range of equipment at their plastics manufacturing training facility. The FF drawer filter magnet attracts and captures any fine and coarse magnetically susceptible materials that enter the plastics manufacturing process.

Food for thought

27 March, 2018

British Fluid Power Association and British Fluid Power Distributors Association member companies FPE Seals, MP Filtri UK and IMI Precision Engineering outline some of the current key areas of discussion within the food & beverage industry and consider how to aim to achieve optimum performance.

UK construction businesses ‘face an average wait of 69 days for invoices to be paid’

27 March, 2018

Hard-hit businesses in the construction sector are continuing to suffer from steadily increasing delays for their invoices to be paid, according to Funding Options, the online business finance supermarket.

Only buy bearings from a reliable source

27 March, 2018

The best way for buyers to protect themselves and their customers from counterfeit bearings is purchasing only from a reliable source – such as direct from the manufacturer or through a certified distributor, says Martin Ryan, industrial distribution director for Schaeffler UK.

Hägglunds Inside Intelligence transforms maintenance

07 March, 2018

Bosch Rexroth has introduced Hägglunds Inside Intelligence, a new connectivity suite that provides customers with instant analysis, real-time advice and condition monitoring of Hägglunds hydraulic drive systems.

Trelleborg presents extensive e-learning package on sealing solutions

07 March, 2018

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has many years’ experience and knowledge of sealing technology and applications in a wide variety of industries; from aerospace to healthcare & medical, oil & gas to automotive.

Moog receives Embraer Supplier of the Year Award

07 March, 2018

Moog Inc. has been recognised by Embraer, S.A. as a 2017 Supplier of the Year for new development. Mark Trabert, president of Moog’s Aircraft Controls Segment, received the award on behalf of the company at Embraer’s recent Global Supplier Conference in São José dos Campos, Brazil.

Bifold finds a test rig technology that talks the torque

16 February, 2018

To analyse the long-term performance and reliability of hard working valves and pumps, serial innovators Manchester-based Bifold Group has adopted radio frequency-based torque transducers from Sensor Technology Ltd for two of its specialist test rigs.

Trelleborg unveils subsea technology to aid unconventional well demands

16 February, 2018

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions showcased its sealing technology specifically developed to meet the demands of accessing unconventional wells. The sealing company unveiled its wide range of approved sealing materials for subsea systems at the recently held Subsea Expo Conference & Exhibition in Aberdeen.

LAMMA ’18 – UK’s leading event for farm machinery, equipment and services returns in January

12 December, 2017

Farmers, contractors and other rural businesses looking to improve their bottom line have an excellent opportunity to quiz hundreds of manufacturers and suppliers of farm machinery, equipment and agricultural services when the LAMMA show returns to Peterborough in January.

Southern Manufacturing 2018 – A new look but a familiar feel

12 December, 2017

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics turns a respectable 20 years old in 2018. However, upstaging even that worthy achievement is perhaps the still bigger news that, from 2018 onwards, the show will move into a new permanent venue for the first time.

Special 21st Anniversary Report - Eventful journey

12 December, 2017

This issue of Hydraulics & Pneumatics marks its 21st anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, a number of prominent spokespeople within the fluid power and wider motion control sectors consider some of the key technological, political and legislative changes that have come to pass over the past two decades.