As industry readies itself for the increased application of self-powered wireless sensors Drake Calvin examines the latest in piezoelectric innovation

Peter Tell looks at how to re-evaluating and optimising conveying solutions to avoid an uneven mix 

Hydrogen fuel cells are no longer being viewed as a fringe technology with little hope of penetrating mass markets

A new wastewater treatment process based on silica particles coated with nanometre-thin layers of surface active materials is yielding promising results

Drive manufacturers are expected to support faster project planning and commissioning, more power and greater flexibility in production

If there were a way to cut energy losses by an amount equivalent to 1 per cent of all electricity consumed, surely the network operating companies and large users of electricity would be rushing to adopt it? 
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