Engineering
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A pioneering project in Scotland aimed at discovering if the same techniques that are used to maintain and operate natural gas networks can be used on live hydrogen pipelines has been successful. The project focused on the UK’s high-pressure Local Transmission System (LTS), an 11,600km pipeline network that brings gas from the national system to…
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Stuart Thompson of ABB Electrification Service warns against replacement culture. Intelligent asset optimisation is proving far more effective than wholesale replacement — cutting emissions by half, slashing maintenance costs, and extending asset lifespans by decades.
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ABB expands its SynRM IE5 motor line, adding smaller frames. The extended range spans 0.75 kW to 450 kW and delivers magnet- and rare earth-free Ultra-Premium efficiency in pumps, fans, and compressors. Energy losses can be cut by 40% compared with IE3 motors.
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Nine in ten critical infrastructure organisations suffered OT breaches. The study of 262 global OT security leaders reveals persistent gaps in monitoring and detection, with experts warning current measures are insufficient.
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Prism eLogistics has launched a new website to improve customer access to its services. The platform highlights shrink sleeving, contract packing, e-fulfilment, and storage, with sector-specific navigation and a knowledge hub designed to support decision-making and onboarding.
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Australia will spend $1.1 billion on undersea drones. The investment accelerates maritime capability ahead of delayed AUKUS submarines.
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Leading independent integrator of packaging lines Autopack has marked a tenfold growth in turnover over the last five years – and is targeting ambitious plans for even further growth. Turnover at the Hereford-based business is forecast to hit £12m this year, with Autopack already £1.5m ahead of its sales targets in the first quarter of…
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The UK is falling behind global leaders in robotics and AI but solutions can be found from looking at other countries’ success, says a report from Make UK and Sage. The report, Making it Smarter: Global Lessons for Accelerating Automation and Digital Adoption in UK Manufacturing, explores how targeted innovation and digital investment, especially in…
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a consultation seeking views on reforms to modernise the environmental permitting framework for the industry and energy sectors. The consultation which runs until 21 October 2025 sets out a number of regulatory reforms to support innovation in emerging technologies, streamline permitting and provide the…
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Fluke Corporation has launched a new addition to its 55XX multi-product calibrator series with the Fluke 5530A Basic Multi-Product Calibrator. The 5530A is designed for calibration and metrology technicians, targeting industrial calibration workloads at what is said to be a more affordable price point. A new Null Meter option has also been added to the…
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