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In the flow
Added: 16 Jun 2014
Even with the right flow measurement equipment, there may be no way to avoid “installation effects”.
Greater graduates
Added: 9 Jun 2014
High-quality engineering graduates are in demand now more than ever, but are UK universities delive…
Engineering champions
Added: 3 Jun 2014
This summer will be the busiest for major sporting events since the London 2012 Olympics. John McKe…
Supple supply
Added: 2 Jun 2014
As political and regulatory changes continue to make energy pricing unstable, flexible electricity …
Material world
Added: 28 May 2014
The types of materials selected for valves are critical to their performance, as is the design of t…
Made to measure
Added: 28 May 2014
Do the benefits of automated dosing and dispensing solutions outweigh the cost of equipment?
Gas detectives
Added: 20 May 2014
Tighter safety regulations are forcing companies to consider new ways of keeping tabs on gases.
Playing it cool
Added: 12 May 2014
Deploying more efficient temperature controls can cut operational costs and boost efficiency.
Platform protection
Added: 7 May 2014
The UK oil & gas industry is ramping up its efforts to address the skill shortage and retain its hi…
Weak spot
Added: 6 May 2014
Last month marked the end of technical support for Microsoft’s Windows XP operating system. Robert …
Keep it clean
Added: 1 May 2014
High water costs and environmental laws are forcing process plants to consider new cleaning methods.
Welcome tonic
Added: 23 Apr 2014
A series of recent investment announcements has shown pharmaceuticals to be one of the key growth s…
Biting the bullet
Added: 15 Apr 2014
Migrating to a new control system is no longer a choice for many, writes Louisa Hearn.
Food Forensics
Added: 7 Apr 2014
The chemical fingerprinting of food samples will be instrumental in the fight against the deliberat…
Under pressure
Added: 18 Mar 2014
Biggest is not always best when it comes to choosing a compressor, writes Louisa Hearn.
Workforce meltdown
Added: 12 Mar 2014
The nuclear industry supply chain is taking matters into its own hands as it seeks to battle a decl…
Sailing home
Added: 4 Mar 2014
Are manufacturers really returning to the UK, and are they doing so in the process industries?
Digging for data
Added: 25 Feb 2014
Connecting control systems to the boardroom is the final frontier, reports Louisa Hearn.
Going with the flow
Added: 19 Feb 2014
Gaining a better understanding of the way free-flowing powder moves can transform the way process p…
