Sean Ottewell looks at the latest advances in water research which focus on removing viruses, bacteria, algal toxins, salt and complex industrial chemicals

Pumping systems at sewage treatment works are always being challenged by items which arrive via the sewerage network and which cause serious maintenance issues. Two novel pumping solutions are aimed at tackling these issues. Sean Ottewell reports

Being able to accurately measure the presence of gases is crucial to the success of any process. The latest monitoring technologies are particularly focused on hydrogen, oxygen, carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide

Copley Motion Systems' new Servotube Hygienic direct-drive linear motor is designed for use in harsh environments or where jet wash cleaning is required

A new SFK type PEM Spotfast fastener provides a flush joint between sheet metal and printed circuit boards or plastic panels

A new Din Rail Clip form Micro Plastics is said to be the first wire/cable clip purpose-designed for mounting on Din rail

HBM says its new Tedsdongle saves time when setting up test systems or test configurations involving Teds-compatible sensors

Cleaver design features in SKF's new LLT profile rail guides mean that the units can be configured to order for applications with widely varying operating characteristics

Master Bond's new EP30LV-1 is a low-viscosity, optically clear epoxy that exhibits very low shrinkage and excellent post-cure dimensional stability

Hitachi is launching 7 and 8-inch TFT displays that boast a stable colour image from any viewing angle, excellent colour saturation and a very high contrast ratio

Precision Micro has developed two Laser Evolved Micromachining processes that enable customers to benefit from high precision at an economical price

According a new report, a radical overhaul of policy and technology is needed for the USA to reap the benefits promised by the smart grid. Sean Ottewell reports

A smart electrical grid has the potential to play a key role in the effort to lower energy costs for consumers, achieve energy independence and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. How can all of this be realised and what can government do to ensure such a grid can be made a reality? Dr Richard Charnah explains

Power engineers are seeking to reconcile the seemingly contradictory demands of delivering increased performance with minimal investment, and yet still meet their emissions targets. John Goldring reports

Cost saving and increased efficiency motors installed at power station are helping to reduce sulphur dioxide emissions

Mikko Juopperi reports on how an operational way to deliver plants has high impact on total costs

Katrien Verhassel, Sarah Blayds and Ralf Koening explore the latest in laboratory and online analytics for power generation applications

Lagisza power plant in Poland offers cost effective energy while reducing emissions

Comprehensive analysis platform for the design, simulation, operation, and automation of generation, distribution, and industrial power systems

Compact oil immersed hydraulic brake units are enabling renewable energy turbines to make the most of energy production from sub sea tidal flows