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The automation pyramid has had its day
Added: 13 Jan 2021
IT/OT convergence will lead to the collapse of the ‘automation pyramid’ predicts COPA-DATA’s Stefan…
Solids handling demands call for the right pumps system
Added: 17 Sep 2020
When successive storm events increased volumes of rag and debris its waste systems had to cope with…
Testing time pays off for power plant project
Added: 10 Sep 2020
Collaboration and trust between two firms ensured careful research and testing to ensure a ground-b…
Choosing the right regulations for safety assessment
Added: 7 Oct 2020
The ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU) and the IECEx Certified Product Scheme equipment safety assessments…
Flow sensors provide cost saving energy data
Added: 9 Sep 2020
Sensors monitoring flow velocity and temperature of mediums at critical locations in a major dairy …
Meeting the growing cybersecurity threat
Added: 1 Sep 2020
Ever-changing and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, limited internal experience and a lack …
Revised design reduces oil emissions
Added: 27 Aug 2020
One North Sea oil platform rerated two condensate export pumps to reduce energy consumption and opt…
Turning unwelcome downtime into a maintenance opportunity
Added: 25 Aug 2020
Pauses in production have been thrown into the spotlight with the pandemic. Yet, says Chris Johnso…
RAE honours engineers’ exceptional Covid work with special awards
Added: 19 Aug 2020
The Royal Academy of Engineering has awarded 19 individuals and teams of commercial, health sector …
Northern Powergrid switch to eco-paint will save months in downtime
Added: 19 Aug 2020
Northern Powergrid has become the UK’s first distribution network operator (DNO) to adopt a new eco…
BPMA celebrates a membership milestone
Added: 19 Aug 2020
The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is celebrating record membership numbers with its…
‘Government must take a leaf out of EU approach’ to decarbonisation’
Added: 11 Aug 2020
Government commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 will not be achieved without encouraging busines…
Utilities industry still more male dominated than most sectors says Ofwat chief
Added: 11 Aug 2020
Women working across the water industry still face substantial bars to advancement despite some pro…
Lloyd’s report outlines two steps to green energy heaven
Added: 11 Aug 2020
The future of UK offshore energy lies in a two stage move to electrification followed by exploitati…
Gaining an edge: Pumping systems as a key component in chemical production
Added: 5 Aug 2020
The post-Covid industrial landscape will increase the need for incremental gains in the chemicals s…
Cost of components and shipping are key concerns for manufacturers
Added: 4 Aug 2020
One in three manufacturers identify cite rising costs of raw materials and components among their t…
University to lead on 3D development among businesses
Added: 4 Aug 2020
The University of Strathclyde is to lead on two projects focused on upskilling the workforces of SM…
Digital cask filling solution could save millions on whisky
Added: 4 Aug 2020
Scotland’s £5.5 billion whisky industry could soon save millions in annual inventory costs, thanks …
Engineering vacancies plummet by three quarters year on year
Added: 21 Jul 2020
Advertised vacancies in the UK engineering industry plummeted by nearly 75% in the second quarter o…
Smart robots switch from pipe inspection to tackle coronavirus hotspots
Added: 21 Jul 2020
Tests have begun using intelligent robots to prevent the spread of coronavirus in busy public space…
