
On 29 April, data released by recruitment company Randstad revealed a decline in the construction workforce, dropping from 2.6 million individuals in 2008 to 2.1 million in 2023. The industry anticipates the need to recruit up to half a million additional workers in the upcoming years. Compounding this issue, significant projects like the Hinkley C…

AVENTICS Series 625 Sentronic electronic proportional pressure control valves and data acquisition software enable quick startup, monitoring and control directly on a PC United Kingdom, (Apr. 25, 2024) – Emerson: Emerson today announced the new AVENTICSTM Series 625 Sentronic Proportional Pressure Control Valves. With a control deviation of less than 0.5%, the new valves are…

Outside of fantasy novels, nobody has a crystal ball to see into the future. However, postal services and logistics companies are building digital twins to achieve just that. Powered by data-driven virtual models that can simulate real-world operations, digital twins are allowing the sector to predict the future and plan for it. Alexandra Ballestrem, Key…

Xanthan Gum is widely used for its thickening and stabilising effect on emulsions and suspensions, particularly in the food industry. Xanthan Gum, like many other hydrocolloids (gums and thickeners), can cause problems during processing and these problems can often be exacerbated by the processing equipment being used. For example, traditional agitators and stirrers do not…

Essentra PLC, the global manufacturer of essential industrial components, has become one of the first companies of its kind in the FTSE250 to publish a Climate Transition Plan since new rules were published on how listed companies had to report in accordance with the Transition Plan Taskforce. The plan sets outs Essentra’s net-zero emissions reduction…

Giving manufacturers real-time quality assurance analysis of manual safety-critical joints is the primary benefit of a brand new digital smart wrench, launched by Atlas Copco Tools and Industrial Assembly Solutions. Wi-Fi enabled with the largest touch screen interface in the industrial tools market, that’s also designed to be used with safety gloves, Atlas Copco’s new…

Belden, a global provider of network infrastructure and digitalisation solutions, has introduced revolutionary network and data capabilities tailored for the discrete manufacturing sector. These initial offerings – network resilience, edge computing, and data interoperability – are facilitated through Belden Horizon, a comprehensive platform integrating hardware, software, and services. These capabilities serve as the foundational elements…

There are thousands of businesses that could compete far more effectively and significantly boost their bottom line by expanding, adding more production lines or even moving to a larger facility. What often holds them back is cash. In the absence of a massive inheritance, what options do businesses have? CSL Managing Director Mike Graham answers…

On recent revisits to two Steelcoat 100/400™ System applications in the Northeast of England, Winn & Coales (Denso) Ltd. were proud to confirm that both applications were performing as expected, providing exemplary protection from corrosion over a decade since their installations. The Steelcoat 100/400 System consists of Denso Hi-Tack™ Primer, Denso™ Profiling Mastic, Denso Hi-Tack™…

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the New Product Introduction (NPI) leader™ empowering innovation, announces a new interactive content series in collaboration with Littelfuse, a global leader in circuit protection and power management. Electrifying the Future of eMobility features articles and infographics exploring the challenges of creating different charging solutions for a wide range of use cases. Electrification…