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Industry can solve a major health problem by not taking a stand
Added: 12 Jan 2023
Is it time to revisit the laws on time being spent on our feet during active work hours, wonders Wi…

Straightforward steps to put carbon cutting ideals into practice
Added: 14 Dec 2022
Few process firms are unaware of the importance of tackling their carbon footprint but for many the…

Purpose-built units ensure risk limitation
Added: 14 Dec 2022
Purpose-built units reduce the risks with hazardous process development and remote R&D scaling says…

On site generation switch saves manufacturer potential £72k annually
Added: 23 Nov 2022
A precision sheet metal manufacturer claims a rethink on nitrogen generation saved £6,000 a month.
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Digital analytics’ crucial role in water management
Added: 8 Nov 2022
COP 27 puts the focus on climate change and with it water shortage. It’s vital we make more efficie…

A guide to optimising pump efficiency
Added: 8 Nov 2022
The global rise in energy costs means this is the time to review and assess the efficiency of your …

Making carbon pay
Added: 17 Oct 2022
Process industries must reduce carbon emissions and improve supplies of usable carbon. Networks of …

High level solution keeps vibration at bay
Added: 23 Aug 2022
The demanding levels of isolation required for sensitive scientific equipment required an innovativ…

Mechanical trapped key safety interlocks offer a way round human error in production
Added: 29 Jun 2022
Mechanical trapped key safety interlocks have a vital role in reducing scope for human error and av…

Talking factory sense in every language
Added: 1 Jun 2022
Language barriers provide obstacles to safety and efficiency in the industrial workplace but techno…

Safety and efficiency: collaborators, not competitors
Added: 10 May 2022
Protecting staff should be a priority for all businesses, but how can it be done so that productivi…

Always suit the materials to the industrial application
Added: 9 May 2022
Using operating parts made of high-quality materials is crucial to ensure reliability and stability…

Precision, service life and accuracy are the valve essentials
Added: 4 May 2022
Accuracy may be key for a continuous control valve, but so is maintaining precision and service lif…

Time-Sensitive Networking: the gamechanger for Industry 4.0
Added: 20 Apr 2022
Christian Bergdahl of HMS Industrial Networks explains why Time-Sensitive Networking is a gamechang…

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…

Driverless warehouses can combat industry's recruitment dilemmas
Added: 25 Feb 2022
More warehouse and distribution centre operators see driverless forklift truck technology as the so…

Mixing and blending up with the curve
Added: 2 Feb 2022
Whether making, moving or cleaning with an eye for health and safety, there are plenty of useful in…

Aerators boost treatment plant's year-round effectiveness
Added: 28 Dec 2021
Landia aerators played an important role in the upgrade by Phoenix Engineering of Yorwaste’s Harewo…