Article Archive

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A brighter future

Stuart Head details the benefits of LED lighting for hazardous environments here

Testing times

Clive Jones explores the ins and outs of thermal fluid analysis

GaN power modules for high-power drive train applications

Kyocera AVX is now working on the next level of power modules, based on GaN technology

Controlling corrosion

How can engineers overcome the unique set of challenges posed by various forms of corrosion?

The advanced approach to hydrogen flame detection

As the shift towards hydrogen as a source of clean energy gains momentum in various industries, it's crucial to address the distinct safety issues it brings

Head-mounted wearable smart glasses

Intrinsically safe head-mounted wearable is redefining smart glasses for ATEX/IECEx industry use

Compressor case study

Claudia Pröger explains how an expert in the sector provided a quick solution for a damaged compressor cylinder.

Embracing the future

How robotics and automation are propelling SMEs into industry leadership

Electric dreams

Could this new electric vehicle spark mass production in Scotland for the first time in decades? Jon Lawson finds out

Tote cleaner enhances hygiene in food industry

US based engineering company CSI Designs has launched a cleaner called Tote that it says offers advanced cleaning and sanitation of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs).

The technology has a construction that addresses the growing need for efficient and effective cleaning systems to cope with the rigorous hygiene standards required in food production.

New benchtop ionizer for hands-free static elimination

The latest solution for neutralizing static on charged surfaces in industrial settings

Custom rubber seals

Achieving an impervious connection means carefully selecting the right rubber seal according to the application and, in some cases, designing a custom part. Here are the important considerations when designing a custom seal...

Robots reduce risk in the steel industry

Steel industry project showcases the use robotics in safety management – supporting the vision of achieving the lowest accident frequency rate in the industry by 2025

Cancelling cavitation

Valve trim manufacturing advances are vital to reducing control cavitation

New antennas for consumer electronics

Harnessing the prowess of intricate metal stamping methods, the new range of antennas epitomizes the synergy between compactness and potent wireless performance

Vanquishing vessel dangers

How can innovative coatings help to prevent nuisances and dangers aboard marine vessels?

Superhydrophobic surfaces

Preventing corrosion, bacterial growth and chemical fouling on underwater surfaces

What’s new in AM?

From the halls of Formnext 2023, we round up the latest innovations, technological advancements and trends from the world of 3D printing that are enabling lighter, more efficient and, sometimes, previously impossible component designs

Valves for MEG injection pump systems

Oliver Twinsafe is to supply double block and bleed pipeline valves for use on Monoethylene glycol (MEG) injection pump systems

Documentation 4.0

How the solution known as “plant documentation 4.0” will be an essential enabler for Industry 4.0

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