Magazine Features

Institution of Mechanical Engineers comments on National Education Union’s survey

Peter Finegold, Head of Educations & Skills at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, comments on the National Education Union’s survey which highlighted the problem of teacher retention

“The problem of teacher retention is especially challenging for engineering related subjects such as science and maths. Analysis by the National Foundation for Educational Research shows how those qualified in physics or engineering were 87% more likely to leave teaching within five years than their non-STEM colleagues. (Read More)

Riello’s premix burners now up to 3MW

Riello RX premix packaged burners are now available in outputs up to 3MW, offering NOx levels of less than 40mg/kWh, with high turndown ratios of up to 8:1, across a wide range of models. (Read More)

New Lanemark Burner Design Opens Up New Opportunities

The selection of the most effective temperature and process burner control system is one of the key factors that impacts on the overall efficiency of a gas-fired industrial recirculating oven or dryer, particularly in terms of energy usage. (Read More)

Fulton Achieves CPD Certification For Its New VSRT Training Course

Fulton is delighted to confirm that its VSRT Steam Boiler Operation & Maintenance course has been certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to the continuing professional development principles. (Read More)

Fieldbus Modules With Io-Link Master Functionality For Todays Automation And It’s Systems

The new range of Fieldbus modules with IO-Link master functionality from ifm electronic, are designed to meet the demands for ever-increasing levels of intelligent sensing and control to facilitate the drive toward increasingly sophisticated automation and IT. (Read More)

Cloud-based Cooling

By Karl Lycett, Rittal’s Product Manager for Climate Control

Cooling units are playing an increasingly important role in Industry 4.0. Seamless communication between cooling units and associated cloud-based systems is opening up opportunities for new applications. (Read More)

HSE Safety Alert For Mild Steel Welding Fume

The UK HSE have recently released an alert warning that exposure to mild steel welding fume can cause lung cancer; and potentially also kidney cancer.. This is based on recent research by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Mild steel welding fume has now been reclassified as a human carcinogen. (Read More)

Freudenberg Simmerring now available in food-grade materials

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, a leading global specialist in sealing products and their application, has made its proven and successful Simmerring seals available in two new materials to suit food industry applications. (Read More)

Eco-friendly solution for ergonomic workplaces

A new Ketterer crank lifting system 3053 is now available from SD Products – the “green” solution for vertical adjustable work surfaces. It allows for stepless adjustment of working heights from of 590 mm to 1,250 mm in less than no time with minimal required installation space, all without electricity. (Read More)

Freudenberg publishes online marketplace for industrial components

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is creating a turning point in the purchasing of B2B seals and components with their “Industrial Supply and Services” online platform exclusively starting in United Kingdom as first local market. (Read More)