Industrial News


  • 2025 OEG secures three-year contract for �rsted�s German wind cluster

    Published:  02 April, 2025 OEG Energy Group (“OEG”, the “Group”), a leading energy solutions business, has announced that Specialist Marine Consultants  (“SMC”) one of the companies in its topside division, has been awarded a three-year contract by Ørsted to deliver crane and lift servicing, lifting inspection and maintenance support across its German offshore wind cluster,…


  • Network Rail boss Sir Andrew Haines announces retirement

    Listen to this article Sir Andrew Haines, chief executive of Network Rail, has advised the board that he has decided to retire from the company in October 2025. Sir Andrew Haines joined Network Rail in August 2018. During his seven years as chief executive, Andrew has maintained a relentless focus on putting passengers first to…


  • Selecting a feeder: what are the challenges

    Ryan Coburn and Ckark Wright explore the common problems encountered with difficult-to-handle materials and explain how selecting the right feeder features can enhance process efficiency, mitigate challenges, and improve operational safety Moving dry bulk materials in industrial settings comes with unique challenges, especially when handling substances that are abrasive, sticky, or prone to clumping. These…


  • Wastewater treatment: out of sight, but not out of mind

    Managing wastewater is best kept out of sight and away from local populations, but this is not always possible. In Ibiza, where huge numbers of visitors arrive in the summer, handling all extra wastewater poses a significant challenge. Oliver Guglielminetti reports Ibiza is renowned for its beaches and stunning landscapes, which attract hundreds of thousands…


  • Natural Power supports Fred.Olsen Renewables� Windy Standard III get off the ground

    Published:  26 March, 2025 As Fred. Olsen Renewables announces the commencement of construction at Windy Standard III (“WS3”)in Dumfries & Galloway, a leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider Natural Power has announced it has completed delivery of its feasibility work on this third phase of the landmark project’s development. Peter Denholm, Director of Analytics…


  • Support for Mainprize Offshore

    Published:  26 March, 2025 Finning UK & Ireland, one of the world’s largest dealer of Cat power solutions, has announced it has supported Mainprize Offshore with the delivery of six Cat C32B engines for its fleet of multi-role Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs). This investment sees the first commercial application of the Cat C32B engine in…


  • Slotted or slotless? Choosing the right motor for aerospace applications

    For aerospace applications, brushless DC (BLDC) motors are commonly used because of the performance they provide, yet the choice between slotted or slotless designs remains. With differences in torque, size and weight, precision control, and durability, there’s a lot at stake. Involving motion engineering expertise to select the right design is particularly important for aerospace…


  • ORE Catapult to work with leading shipbuilder

    Published:  19 March, 2025 The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, in partnership with the National Shipbuilding Office and The Crown Estate, has  announced the appointment of a leading shipbuilder APCL Cammell Laird to carry out a detailed analysis of the future market opportunity for UK built ships in offshore wind. With over 850GW of offshore…


  • Laying the foundations for UK floating offshore wind

    Published:  19 March, 2025 Reflex Marine and MintMech have announced they have teamed up to tackle mooring challenges. Floating offshore wind (FLOW) has the potential to be worth £1 trillion globally, and could be crucial to meeting the UK’s renewable energy targets. However, deploying it at scale involves significant challenges. Addressing these complexities requires innovative…


  • What to consider when selecting a feeder

    Ryan Coburn and Clark Wright explore the common problems encountered with difficult-to-handle materials and explain how selecting the right feeder features can enhance process efficiency, mitigate challenges, and improve operational safety Moving dry bulk materials in industrial settings comes with unique challenges, especially when handling substances that are abrasive, sticky, or prone to clumping. These…