Latest Comment & Features


Case study: pumps drive drug production

Added: 11 Jul 2016

Peristaltic pumps are helping double production at Polish drugs plant.

Oil & gas: technology and teamwork must reign supreme

Rob Smith | Added: 11 Jul 2016

Battle lines have been drawn as the UK’s oil and gas industry hopes to thrive in the years ahead. R…

Viewpoint: all fired up for water waste debate

Added: 4 Jul 2016

Waste handlers must now plan for the impact of water they discharge to fight a major fire, writes H…

Case study: critical care boosts paper mill

Added: 4 Jul 2016

A Scandinavian paper mill company is monitoring the condition of critical equipment with a newly la…

In the mix: how to keep a lid on process costs

Added: 4 Jul 2016

Mixing is vital in a wide range of industries, but how can the process be kept efficient and cost-e…

Viewpoint: gas calibration is a real ‘lifesaver’

Added: 27 Jun 2016

Nothing can be left to chance when calibrating gas detectors. Take short cuts during the process an…

Viewpoint: PPE providers consider vending vision

Added: 27 Jun 2016

Vending machines that dispense traceable personal protection equipment could soon be the new norm, …

Process safety: the rules of personal protection

Rob Smith | Added: 27 Jun 2016

Protective equipment is usually seen as a last resort in the battle to ensure worker safety, but in…

Viewpoint: microwave does its level best

Added: 20 Jun 2016

The versatility of guided microwave technology is playing a significant part in successful level me…

On the level: hidden process parameters revealed

Added: 20 Jun 2016

Level and pressure measurement devices are playing an increasingly important role in the quest to i…

Viewpoint: the great cloud computing migration

Added: 20 Jun 2016

Manufacturers need to embrace cloud computing if they are to reap the benefits across all their pro…

Viewpoint: the impacts of compressed air contamination

Added: 13 Jun 2016

Aerosols and vapours both present a contamination risk to compressed air, says Red Dragon Valves' C…

Viewpoint: standard set for compressor efficiency

Added: 13 Jun 2016

The British Compressed Air Society’s (BCAS) Dean Abbott offers guidance on how a new standard can b…

Compressor market eyes innovative future

Added: 13 Jun 2016

Compressors are everywhere, so the manufacturers of these vital bits of kit need to keep innovating…

Food & drink: finding a recipe for success

Louisa Hearn | Added: 7 Jun 2016

Demand for wholesome alternatives to unpopular additives is rewriting the rules of food & drink pro…

Case study: cider maker compresses air costs

Added: 6 Jun 2016

Modern compressor installation delivers increased energy efficiency for UK cider manufacturer.

Case study: sensors boost beverage bottling

Added: 6 Jun 2016

Fluid level sensors have been vital in reducing downtime for the UK site of a global drinks manufac…

Cooling heated elements

Cool comfort for super-heated elements

Added: 29 May 2016

Cooling down super-heated elements with water may sound a simple process, but there are a number of…

Viewpoint: planning for downtime

Added: 29 May 2016

In advance of scheduled downtime, plants have to ensure maintenance activities have been fully reso…

Schaeffler’s Smart Check

Condition monitoring takes a remote turn

Added: 29 May 2016

Gone are the days when condition monitoring meant a simple walk-around with a hand-held remote. Now…