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HONEYWELL ANNOUNCES GLOBAL LAUNCH OF ENTERPRISE-WIDE SOFTWARE FOR PROCESS INDUSTRIES

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Intuition™ Executive Solution Connects People, Process and Technology for More Intelligent Operations

Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced the global launch of Intuition Executive

Altra Industrial Motion Breaks Ground in Changzhou, China

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Altra Industrial Motion recently held a ground-breaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of a new 90,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Changzhou, China (near Shanghai).

BRAMMER AND FESTO’S ‘SMART’ SOLUTION FOR NESTLE APPRENTICES

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Brammer, the UK’s leading supplier of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products and services is once again giving encouragement to the manufacturing engineers of the future.

New UK Business Manager Appointed at West Midlands Engineering Firm

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

West Midlands engineering firm and bolt tensioning specialist, Tentec Ltd, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Outram as its new Business Manager for the UK.

Achema 2012: Rockwell Automation showcases integrated, scalable solutions for the process industry

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT

At this year’s Achema show (Frankfurt, 18-22 June 2012), Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, will be presenting multiple new features for its PlantPAx process automation system, which it launched at Achema in 2009.

igus UK exhibits next-generation plastic bearings, energy chains and cables at Midlands Design & Manufacturing Show 2012

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT
igus UK Ltd, Stand 1641, NEC, Birmingham, 23rd – 24th May, 2012

Leading plastics specialist igus UK will be holding live demonstrations of its maintenance-free range of xiros linear bearings, RX energy chains and robolink humanoid modular joint system at its stand (1641) during this year’s Midlands Design & Manufacturing Show co-located with Medtec.

New international collaboration launched with plans to create a more energy efficient world

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT
A new pioneering partnership has been signed between the University of Sheffield and Nanjing University in China beginning with a specialist centre bidding to create a more energy efficient world within the next 50 years.

Achema 2012 Bosch presents enhanced inspection portfolio

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Making efficient use of existing synergies

* Eisai Machinery: visual inspection from manual to fully automated
* New computer-linked inspection device ETAC Easy View
* Bosch KLD 1043: gentle and user-friendly high-voltage inspection at up to 36,000 items per hour

At Achema 2012 in Frankfurt/Main, Germany, Bosch Packaging Technology underlines the substantial expansion of its inspection technology portfolio at its booth (C70, C72) in hall 3.

Metso automates a greenfield combined-cycle power plant in Turkey

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Metso has signed an agreement with AGE ENERJİ Yatırımları AŞ, one of Turkey's major energy companies, to automate a greenfield combined-cycle power plant in Denizli, Turkey.

Selecting Position Sensors in High Vibration Environments – the Do’s and Don’ts

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Machines that are subject to harsh or prolonged vibration present challenges for many components – none more so than position and speed sensors. In this article, Mark Howard of Zettlex, lists 10 simple rules for design engineers when selecting position and speed sensors that must cope with shock or vibration.

Aker Solutions to deliver engineering and fabrication services to Kvaerner's Edvard Grieg contract

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Kvaerner ASA has today announced its intent to use Aker Solutions as a sub-contractor for its engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the topside for the Edvard Grieg platform (formerly Luno).

Mattei provides top ten tips on working with compressed air

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Andy Jones, general manager of rotary vane compressor manufacturer Mattei, is advising compressed air users to consider 10 important factors, which can help them use the utility efficiently, cost-effectively and safely:

1 Understand electrical consumption
Some businesses might have a misconception that compressed air is ‘free’ once they have invested in the equipment.

Gast Group and BCAS Announce UK Partnering Agreement

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Following a comprehensive review and restructuring of its European distribution network in which the company is focussing on a more distributor-driven approach to industrial sales, the Gast Group – a leading designer and manufacturer of air handling equipment and member of the IDEX Corporation’s health and sciences division – has confirmed a partnering agreement with BCAS Limited.

In 20 years almost half of the nation’s industrial artefacts and sites could stop working or be forced to close due to lack of skills

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT
The UK’s industrial heritage is under threat as traditional skills to maintain and operate these artefacts are being lost, according to a new policy statement from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Metso's new Quality Control System ensures high availability and productivity for BM8 at Stora Enso's board mills in Skoghall

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Metso has received an order for a new Metso IQ quality control system from Stora Enso Skoghall. The system will be installed on BM8, one of the largest board machines in the world with an annual production amount of over 400,000 tons.

A SMALL CHANGE CAN MAKE A BIG IMPACT ON YOUR PRODUCTION, EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY COSTS, SAYS BRAMMER

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Compressed air and blow guns are a common feature in manufacturing procedures across Europe. Air is free, but the energy consumed by compressors accounts for 20 per cent of all manufacturing costs.

Aker Solutions wins major contract in Malaysia

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract by Murphy Sabah Oil for the delivery of a subsea production system for the Siakap North - Petai deepwater development. Contract value is undisclosed.

New Hydra-Cell® pumps on display at Achema

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT
Wanner International will unveil two new Hydra-Cell® high performance diaphragm pumps for the first time at Achema 2012 Stand K96, Hall 8.

These new 'T' Series pumps are designed for high-pressure, high flow applications.

New Thorite/Burkert Catalogue Features Popular Products For Fast Delivery

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT
The UK’s biggest pneumatic products and process systems distributor, Thorite, has launched a new shortform catalogue featuring the most popular range of top quality Burkert products.

Technology Strategy Board appoints High Value Manufacturing Catapult Chairman

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:00 GMT
The Technology Strategy Board today announced the appointment of Bob Gilbert as Chairman of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult centre.

Mr Gilbert worked for 35 years as a senior Partner in Birmingham based law firm Wragge & Co, a role which led to him sitting on the board, as non-executive chairman, of a number of private and publicly quoted companies4.