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Strengthening the supply chain
Added: 6 Apr 2022
Ongoing disruptions continue to impact companies and customers, says Tim Doggett. Here he explains …
Why process safety and preventative maintenance go hand in hand
Added: 21 Mar 2022
When operating a heat transfer system, the key to maintenance is dealing with the problem, not the …
Sludge treatment upgrade provides winning recipe
Added: 17 Mar 2022
Veolia’s project to convert a sludge treatment facility for anaerobic digestion necessitated some S…
The future of food lies in sustainability and that takes engineering
Added: 4 Mar 2022
Engineering knowhow and the latest biotech can solve the dilemma of producing sustainable food and …
Five smart steps to improve your manufacturing future
Added: 19 Jan 2022
Many companies have not reaped adequate outcomes from their IoT investments. FPT’s Nguyen Duc Kin o…
Bespoke response enables plant to go with the flow
Added: 24 Dec 2021
When a Dutch salt extraction plant ran into production difficulties, Celeros Flow Technology came u…
Address neurodiversity and you tackle the challenge of apprentice retention
Added: 23 Dec 2021
The number of people taking up apprenticeships is falling substantially. In 2022 we must ensure the…
Dairy producer turns disaster into opportunity for efficiency boost
Added: 9 Dec 2021
A disastrous fire destroyed milk producer Imlek’s production site but it turned back to KHS for a s…
Launching a tech innovation? Have your patents in place first to protect your IP
Added: 5 Nov 2021
Demand for climate tech solutions has never been greater. That’s a wonderful opportunity, says Jim …
Think of AI as investment in productivity and efficiency rather than cost
Added: 27 Oct 2021
Concerns about AI’s investment should be offset benefits in terms of efficiency, productivity and c…
Why creativity must always be part of the engineering curriculum
Added: 12 Oct 2021
Pioneering scientists such as Ada Lovelace were creative polymaths. We should remember that when it…
Why quality management makes for better processes post–Covid
Added: 4 Oct 2021
Quality and consistency have always been benchmarks of good business in manufacturing and engineeri…
The safety challenges for rubber and plastic recycling processes
Added: 30 Sep 2021
As rubber and plastic waste continues to grow, The UK is actively seeking alternative uses for thes…
Machine learning boosts leak control
Added: 27 Sep 2021
Water companies are becoming increasingly wise to the benefits of machine learning for their pipe l…
Steam to thermal switch produces perfect pint for brewer
Added: 25 Sep 2021
While their rivals said no, Rebellion Beer Company broke ranks with the help of Fulton’s experts to…
How much money and uptime is your factory losing to mispicks?
Added: 22 Sep 2021
Invar Integration's Nick Hughes advises close inspection of how much mispicks could be costing your…
In-house solution produces answer to gas supply inconsistencies
Added: 1 Sep 2021
The best equipment couldn’t perform its best when an essential gas supply fell short on delivery. S…
STEM needs EQ as well as IQ
Added: 18 Aug 2021
Focus on STEM careers doesn’t always include much reference to the need for emotional intelligence.…
2021: The year industry turns the corner on AI
Added: 13 Jul 2021
Capital intensive industries can benefit from accelerated digital strategies to improve efficiencie…
The four pumping ingredients for successful brewing
Added: 17 Jun 2021
While the challenges of brewing are legion, SEEPEX’s Peter McGarian provides a rundown of the four …
