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ECS’ in-house fabrication department has recently completed the manufacture of 49 steel duct cradles destined for the main reactor building at a UK nuclear power plant. Each of the duct cradles required fabrication to the highest standards, with ECS engineers delivering all of the structures within six months.

Supplying steelwork to the nuclear sector is a demanding project for a fabricator. ECS is accredited to provide steelwork under BS EN 1090 for CE marking up to Execution Class 4 (EXC4). EXC4 is applicable only to facilities of the highest consequence class, such as nuclear power stations. This accreditation ensured ECS could offer the required quality of steel fabrication and welding procedures to carry out the project effectively.

Kyocera’s subsidiary, Kyocera Fineceramics Solutions GmbH, formerly part of Friatec GmbH, develops robust oxygen sensors for managing combustion in industrial processes.

The ceramics division of Friatec GmbH, which was integrated into Kyocera Fineceramics Solutions GmbH after the acquisition, is known for its high-performance ceramic components for a wide application range. With DEGUSSIT FZY, it has an innovative material at its disposal for measuring oxygen at high temperatures. Leading manufacturers of gas analysers and measurement systems such as Zirox Sensoren und Elektronik GmbH have relied on the quality of this technology for many years.

At 99mm the EasyGate Superb cabinets are the slimmest of any Speed Gate on the market, accentuating the sleek, minimalistic aesthetics created by the glass wings.
EasyGate Superb is an ultra-slim, fully customised Speed Gate that is an ideal solution for controlling access to offices, schools, universities or government buildings.

The range includes unique and innovative features, including an optional integrated card collector and QR code/ barcode reader. EasyGate Superb can be specified in colours to match a customer’s corporate identity.

Medical research commissioned by the Water Jetting Association has led to the publication of the most comprehensive guidance ever created for the management of high-pressure fluid injection injuries.

The guidance is set to transform the emergency medical response to fluid injection injuries, where fluids enter the body by piercing the skin, greatly reducing the risk of death, long-term disability or unnecessarily prolonged periods of recovery.

Babcock Wanson has supplied flour millers Whitworth Bros. Ltd. with two TPC Thermal Fluid Heaters for its flour heat treatment process at its Barlby Road, Selby site.

A new customer for Babcock Wanson, Whitworth Bros. had been using another manufacturer’s thermal fluid heater, originally installed in 2004 as part of a complete process install project. “Support from the other company had been very poor over the years” states Alan Boyce, Whitworth Bros. Engineering Manager, “and in August 2018 the heater suffered a catastrophic failure of the heating coils rendering it useless.” With the incumbent company unable to supply a swift solution, and Whitworth Bros. productivity directly affected, they turned to Babcock Wanson.

Climeon has won a first order in the United Kingdom worth SEK 19.7 million, including software licenses and service fees. The order is the first where Climeon’s Heat Power modules will be utilized to recover waste heat from reciprocating engines based on natural gas.

We are very proud of this first order within power plants based on reciprocating engines, an industry with a strong growth potential. Power plants based on reciprocating engines are often used to balance solar and wind power plants and our Heat Power modules both increase efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, says Thomas Öström, CEO of Climeon.

The International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) recognized professor Herbert Gleiter with the prestigious Advanced Materials Laureate 2019.

Professor Gleiter is awarded for his substantial contributions towards research perspective, expanding education, promoting materials research and its application at a global standard. The award ceremony was held on November 1st during the Asian Advanced Materials Congress, on the Voyager of the Seas, RCC, Singapore. It was the 30th assembly of the flagship event Advanced Materials Congress and it was graced with the participation of researchers and industry decision maker from over 40 countries.

Travis Perkins plc, the UK’s largest supplier of building materials, has been recognised for their work supporting the Armed Forces with a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold award following the recruitment of over 600 service leavers across the Group since 2015.

The gold accolade is a recognition by the Ministry of Defence for companies that demonstrate exceptional effort to support, recruit and develop armed forces personnel and their families, and is being awarded to Travis Perkins for their ongoing commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.

The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) will showcase the first products that support its latest open network technology, CC-Link IE TSN, at SPS – Smart Production Solutions 2019. They highlight the growing interest and acceptance for the association’s gigabit Ethernet with Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) capabilities and are key tools for Industry 4.0 applications.

One of the major themes of SPS 2019 will be the digital transformation of businesses, giving space to exhibitors to showcase not only their solutions, but also ways to help the migration to the digital world. The CLPA (Hall 5, Stand 106) will contribute by showcasing the first CC-Link IE TSN compatible automation products from Mitsubishi Electric.

WEG, a leading global manufacturer of motors and drive technology, has introduced its GH20 Hydro Generator line, a series of small low and medium voltage generators designed to meet and comply with all aspects of the growing and demanding Small Hydro Power Plants (SHPP) market.

The new GH20 generators are lighter and more compact in comparison with the previous GH10 design, offering a reduction of up to 70% in volume and 40% in length. This compact envelope enables optimisation within low power hydroelectric power plants, saving up to 30% in total space, and lowering the necessary investment in installation infrastructure.