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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…
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…
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…
