Technologies that will drive the smart, connected factories of the future
At Interpack 2017 (4 to 10 May 2017 – Düsseldorf), visitors to the Rockwell Automation stand will see how The Connected Enterprise brings Smart Factories to life, to create a world of greater choice and unique consumer experience driven by packaging mass customisation and product diversity.
Optimal brings automation innovation to ISPE Barcelona 2017

Optimal Industrial Automation showcased its complete range of automation solutions at the ISPE Conference in Barcelona in April. With the theme of this year’s exhibition being ‘Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in 2025’ and the accelerating adoption of Industrial Automation’s synTQ process analytical technology (PAT) software by SMEs and global pharma majors going on right now, the timing was prescient.
University of Bath steps up focus on hydraulic system engineering

The Centre for Power Transmission and Motion Control at the University of Bath has extended its range of courses with a focus on hydraulic system engineering and efficiency
Accelerating emotional intelligence training

In the movies, James Bond solves problems with his fists and the help of super-smart Q – whose futuristic and deadly gadgets help do the talking. Being a good listener is not part of the package.
Integrated industry – creating value
Hannover Messe, the world’s leading trade fair for industrial technology, will take place in Hanover, Germany from the 24 to 28 April.
Smart solutions for construction machinery

Key spokespeople from British Fluid Power Association member companies Parker Hannifin, Bosch Rexroth and Eaton Hydraulics, discuss some of the latest technology trends within the construction sector, and the benefits these developments afford OEMS and end users.
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics raises the bar for 2017
The Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2017 exhibition (together with AutoAero) opens its doors this year on 21, 22 and 23 March at FIVE, Farnborough. With stand bookings in the last quarter of 2016 and into the New Year reaching unprecedented levels, the event looks likely to be a sell-out.
EnerMech acquisition of EPS Group opens up new markets in defence, infrastructure and power
Engineering services specialist EnerMech has made its first entry in to the electrical and instrumentation (E&I) sector with the acquisition of EPS Group in Australia and the Americas.
easyJet adopts PUREair advanced cabin air filters from Pall Aerospace
Pall Aerospace has reached an agreement with easyJet, the European low-cost airline, to retrofit its fleet of A320 family aircraft with the latest Pall Aerospace PUREair advanced cabin air filters (A-CAF) with odour reduction technology.
The ATEX factor

By Neil Saunders, general manager, Bürkert Fluid Control Systems.
Croft director appointed chair of UK Filtration Society
Neil Burns, co-founder and director of Croft Filters, has been appointed chair of the Filtration Society for the forthcoming year.
Bumper LAMMA ’17 event predicted

LAMMA is set to underline its position as the UK’s largest farming machinery, equipment and services show when it returns in the new year.
Improving efficiencies for offshore industries

Oilgear has increased manufacturing automation and testing facilities in order to deliver more cost-effective solutions for the offshore industry.
Agricultural machinery industry – the state of play

An overview from the AEA.
Lyndon Thomas takes biggest UK order for Doosan trucks

Lyndon Thomas Ltd., based in Northampton in the UK, has taken delivery of eight new Doosan DA30-5 articulated dump trucks (ADTs), the biggest single order for Doosan trucks in the UK, for use in projects across the country.
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