Industrial News
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Listen to this article Rail operators often find that they have need for temporary staff, especially at times of great change. Since the award of its contract in 2017, Southwestern Railway (SWR) has ordered new Alstom (née Bombardier) Arterio Class 701 trains and had proposed that they, together with the refurbished Class 442 and the…
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Published: 16 October, 2024 UK businesses targeting entry or expansion in the burgeoning offshore renewable energy sector can apply for the national Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme, run by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult. The Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP) will sponsor a national cohort of companies aspiring to prove they are ready…
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Danfoss Power Solutions announced the expansion of its Vickers by Danfoss portfolio of proportional valves with the launch of the KBFRG4-5 valve. The new single-stage, four-way hydraulic valve features a round solenoid design and delivers high power capacity and superior durability. The valve is designed for a range of industrial applications, including wind turbines, machine…
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E2S Warning Signals has introduced the new H1 range of heat detectors. Globally approved to UL, cUL, IECEx and ATEX standards with explosion proof, flameproof, increased safety and intrinsically safe protection, the H1 range is available as part of the D1x and D2x families with marine grade, copper free LM6 aluminium termination enclosures, in the…
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Aaron Renick looks at the benefits of a new progressive cavity pump which features a cone-shaped rotor and stator that can be easily adjusted to maintain optimal performance, extending component lifespan up to four times longer and significantly reducing maintenance needs and power consumption Traditionally, progressive cavity (PC) pumps have been regarded as the best…
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Listen to this article Following the successful launch of its SwiftLine Rail Dropper in 2023, Gripple, the leading manufacturer of electrical suspension and catenary systems, has announced Network Rail has approved its latest innovation, the SwiftLine Rail Jumper, aimed at driving efficiency in rail electrification. Giving installers the power to electrify overhead lines faster, safer…
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The semiconductor industry is yet another sector responsible for increasing the amount of global CO2 emissions, and its carbon footprint is going to increase by 70% along with the demand for microchips. Antanas Laurutis says photonic technology can reduce CO2 emissions by millions of tons per year, all the way from semiconductor fabrication to everyday…
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Smart water meters are playing an important role in water conservation, both from a wider governmental and homeowner perspective. These meters utilise advanced sensor technology to collect granular data on water usage, enabling data-driven water management strategies. However, the performance and reliability of these systems relies heavily on battery technology, which often goes unnoticed. Robert…
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In PCB manufacturing, extremely high precision and high production speeds are required. Smart displacement sensors can be used in pick-and-place machines, where they perform reliable quality inspection at micrometre accuracies. In PCB production, the sensors can also inspect the position of integrated components and measure the scribe lines of PCB panels, says Glenn Wedgbrow Whether…
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Internet of Things (IoT) success can make a huge impact on the performance of legacy manufacturing equipment. Here, Lynn Loughmiller looks at the process behind choosing the right sensors for your set up,capturing sensor data in your existing software and how to best use this, and how to harness real-time monitoring for success Roadmap to…
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