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  • National Grid UK to develop digital twin for regional energy planning

    Image courtesy 123rf National Grid Electricity Distribution’s project PRIDE (Planning Regional Infrastructure in a Digital Environment) is moving into its next stage, building a digital twin from energy data to assist with regional energy planning. For this next phase, the project has been awarded £558,491 (approximately $685,905) from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). The project,…


  • ABS Approves New FPSO Newbuild Hull Design Concept

    Classification society ABS announced it has granted approval in principle (AIP) for a the Sterling Streamline, a next generation concept design for large floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO) newbuild hulls from India’s Shapoorji Pallonji Energy (SPE). The design features flexible mooring configurations, 60 risers and an umbilical slots riser balcony, with an oil…


  • Cavotec signs long-term service agreement with Cosco Group

    Cavotec has signed a service partner agreement with shipping company Cosco Group. Based on the new long-term agreement, Cavotec will provide preventive maintenance for more than 60 ocean-going vessels equipped with Cavotec shore power systems. Through the partnership, Cavotec will gradually take a more comprehensive role in providing preventive maintenance to the Cosco fleet in…


  • Wärtsilä introduces ultra-low emissions version of 31DF engine

    Wärtsilä has introduced an ultra-low emissions version of its Wärtsilä 31DF engine. While operating on LNG, this new version can further reduce methane emissions on a 50% load point by up to 56% and nitrogen oxide (NOx) by up to 86%. On a weighted average, this technology can reduce methane emissions by 41% more than…


  • CAMOZZI AUTOMATION UK HONOURED WITH INDUSTRIAL INNOVATION AWARD

    Nuneaton, 7th November 2023 – Camozzi Automation UK, proudly announces its attainment of the Industrial Innovation accolade, presented at the Robotics & Automation Awards it recognises Camozzi Automation’s groundbreaking innovations within the industrial automation sector. The Series D Valve Island, by Camozzi Automation, played a pivotal role in securing this esteemed recognition. Boasting Coilvision® Technology…


  • Vent-Axia recommends key actions to take this World Ventilation Day

    Vent-Axia has welcomed the second World Ventilation Day, a day dedicated to recognising and promoting the importance of ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ). Taking place on 8 November 2023, this year’s theme is ‘Breathe Better, Live Better’. The day aims to raise awareness of the importance of ventilation as a crucial part of enabling…


  • SME manufacturer hails investment impact of smart factory investment

    An manufacturer backed by Made Smarter has boosted productivity by 20% and reduced emissions after delivering a smart factory.  Beverston Engineering, based in Knowsley, invested £173,000 in sensor technology and software to connect all 20 machines across its factory to provide real-time visibility of its manufacturing. As a result, the specialist manufacturer of components used…


  • Latest boiler range for social housing and new build projects

    Baxi has launched its latest range of boilers for social housing providers and housebuilders, providing best-in-class SAP performance and maximum efficiency for refurbishment and new build projects. Designed specifically to make installation and maintenance run even smoother, the new Baxi Assure 500 2 range provides efficient output of 24kW to 36kW for Combi boilers, and…


  • White paper: Call to improve building safety with ‘fire survival’ circuit cables

    Wrexham Mineral Cables (WMC) has published a white paper on how to address serious failures of vital building safety systems through enhanced understanding of cable specification. Published this week, and free to download from the company’s website, the white paper, titled, ‘Expecting the unexpected: specifying safety-critical circuit cables for fire survival’, was written in response…


  • Kalsec launches R&D lab at Wageningen

    Ribbon cutting ceremony of the new lab and office facilities with Roger Nahas, Ph.D., Kalsec’s executive vice president of global R&D and chief innovation officer; Martha Todd, chair of board of directors; and Julie Heine, president and chief commercial officer. Posted: 8 November 2023 Share this page Kalsec is expanding its existing footprint on the…