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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…
Case study: pumps have vital role in ‘super sewers‘
Added: 24 May 2016
Chopper pumps are playing a significant role in the expansion of ‘super sewers’ in London.
…Viewpoint: options for pumping liquids
Added: 24 May 2016
Engineers can choose from a number of different pump types when handling liquids, says Peter Staddo…
Why pump sizing matters
Added: 24 May 2016
Correct pump specification is critical within the process industries. Get it wrong and the costs ca…
Pharma & bio – the march of modernisation
Rob Smith | Added: 17 May 2016
Giants of the pharmaceutical industry are becoming more flexible as modern processes start to take …
Viewpoint: don’t underestimate the VSD
Added: 16 May 2016
Although often overlooked, the variable speed drive (VSD) is the apple of our energy-efficiency eye…
EU referendum – should we stay or should we go?
Added: 16 May 2016
The outcome of the EU referendum could have huge repercussions for British industry. We look at how…
Case study: utility discovers data solution
Added: 9 May 2016
Utility upgrades its mission-critical low-band data capabilities.
Viewpoint: controlling drug data
Added: 9 May 2016
Implementing the industrial Internet of Things within the pharmaceutical sector is a big task, says…
Data is driving the industrial IoT
Rob Smith | Added: 9 May 2016
Plant operators are integrating more data technology to gain a better understanding of their facili…
Case study: tighter water management boosts Kraft Heinz
Added: 3 May 2016
Advanced water technologies boost sustainability and cut costs at Italian Kraft Heinz food plant.
Waste management: smart solutions in the spotlight
Louisa Hearn | Added: 3 May 2016
Technologies for testing and treating water and solids are coming of age in the quest to squeeze sa…
Analysis: counting the cost of Carbon Capture & Storage cuts
Louisa Hearn | Added: 28 Apr 2016
Is the lack of joined-up thinking over Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS) investment a threat to the UK…
Handling bulk solids: what ‘big bags’ can offer
Added: 25 Apr 2016
When it comes to unloading and handling bulk solids, time is the critical factor within many proces…
Case study: energy accreditation boosts efficiency
Added: 25 Apr 2016
Tea manufacturer boosts process performance with best-practice environmental accreditation.
Viewpoint: pervasive sensing
Added: 18 Apr 2016
Pervasive sensors, such as ultrasonic leak detectors and wireless bolt-on temperature probes, help …
Case study: cooling technology speeds gum run
Added: 18 Apr 2016
Cooling kit helps chewing gum manufacturer increase production throughput.
Sense of control: humidity and temperature
Added: 18 Apr 2016
Humidity and temperature monitoring technology is slowly moving into the world of remote access.
Water industry: turning the tide
Louisa Hearn | Added: 13 Apr 2016
The water industry may need to consider a very new approach to innovation if it is to triumph over …
Interview: Drax squares up to carbon-mitigation challenge
Added: 11 Apr 2016
Pioneering new methods to reduce the nation’s carbon footprint is one of the most critical issues f…