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Six ingredients for better additive manufacturing
Added: 17 Apr 2019
Additive Manufacturing (AM) of metal parts and components is gaining prominence for its potential t…
Designing cable assemblies with practical manufacturing in mind
Added: 10 Apr 2019
When you design cable assemblies, you need to know the end result is practical for manufacturing. T…
You may be further down the Industry 4.0 road than you think
Added: 10 Apr 2019
Yes, it’s a challenge and a necessity to embrace 4.0 technologies for maintenance needs but the ben…
Relubrication is the key to recycling ball bearings
Added: 3 Apr 2019
Chris Johnson of SMB Bearings explains the sudden surge in popularity of reusing and recycling ball…
High performance sealing systems for critical pumps
Added: 2 Apr 2019
There are various challenges faced by engineers across the world when it comes to high performance …
The six rules for successful reactive maintenance and emergency repair
Added: 1 Apr 2019
While much effort in the process industries is placed on predictive maintenance, reactive maintenan…
Oil and gas seeks more emphasis on energy efficiency from its pumps
Added: 27 Mar 2019
The recent history of the oil and gas sector has been one of ups and downs. It has always expected …
How fluid control valves play their part in avoiding product line downtime
Added: 27 Mar 2019
Fast and efficient processes are essential for food product consistency, so limiting downtime count…
Workplace noise is a health issue but how do you locate the source?
Added: 25 Mar 2019
Workplace noise may be a well-documented occupational hazard that can have detrimental effects on w…
Revolutionary sludge treatment adopted by Thames after trial success
Added: 22 Mar 2019
SEEPEX recently trialled its revolutionary treatment for dewatered sludge handling and following te…
Why sensors will be in the vanguard of your 4.0 evolution
Added: 20 Mar 2019
Sensors are the right starting point for any facility looking to evolve for smart manufacturing and…
When it comes to better maintenance, look to your legacy assets
Added: 13 Mar 2019
Yes, it’s a challenge and a necessity to embrace 4.0 technologies for maintenance needs but the ben…
Efficiency of costly compressed air is vital
Added: 6 Mar 2019
Compressed air is a key utility for manufacturing but it doesn’t come cheap. That’s why it’s import…
Removing the risk: Downstream oil and gas embraces digitalisation
Added: 6 Mar 2019
Downstream oil and gas can embrace change that respects its safety-first, risk-avoiding approach. D…
Ten ways to work smarter and increase output
Added: 6 Mar 2019
Improving efficiency and optimising performance is a constant concern for the process industries. W…
Heavy duty pumps enable eco-friendly solution for cement slurry
Added: 26 Feb 2019
You need tough pumps to handle the abrasive cement slurry that European materials specialist Xella …
Have we underestimated the impact of filter medium resistance?
Added: 26 Feb 2019
Only lately have we begun to appreciate fully the impact of filter medium resistance. Josef W Tichy…
Automation in the pumps for food and drink sector is set to reap dividends
Added: 20 Feb 2019
Automation will be the watchword for the pumps industry in 2019. Nowhere more so than within the fo…
Pump Industry Awards 2019 – pick your winner
Added: 20 Feb 2019
With a total of 37 finalists included in the shortlist of Pump Industry Awards entries for the seve…
Ensuring your diesel-fuelled generators are compliant
Added: 13 Feb 2019
Emissions legislation doesn’t spell the end of the diesel-fuelled generator, says Jason Harryman of…
