Demand Driven Planning

There was a lot more to the 1950s than sock hops and rock ‘n’ roll. In fact, several popular technologies were designed and invented in the decade, including credit cards, automatic doors and the microwave.

An important manufacturing concept, materials requirements planning (MRP), was also born in this decade. MRP is a system to manage manufacturing processes through production planning, (Read More) 

Spanish engineer promotes Obeki motors in UK

An overseas apprentice at Lammers Exico has driven sales of Spanish Obeki motors, particularly into the marine, energy and cranes sectors.

The placement has helped to strengthen the relationship between the two companies, with Lammers Exico representing Obeki in the UK market. (Read More)

University cuts carbon emissions by over 809 tonnes a year using drive technology

Installation of ABB drives sees the University of Leeds achieve significant reduction in energy use, cutting carbon emissions and energy costs.

The University of Leeds is saving over 809 tonnes in carbon emissions and £194,000 a year in energy costs following the installation of 94 ABB variable speed drives (VSDs) ranging from 5.5 to 55 kW.  (Read More)

Variable Speed Drive Cuts Risk Of Sewerage Leaks

A pump control system based on an ABB variable speed drive is helping Severn Trent Water protect local homes from the risk of sewerage overflow.

Severn Trent Water has cut the risk of flooding homes with sewage overflow by installing an ABB variable speed drive (VSD) within a pump control system. (Read More)

Sulzer offers solutions for renewables at All-Energy 2017

Attendees at this years’ All-Energy 2017 exhibition will have the chance to visit Sulzer, a key provider of services and solutions to the renewable energy sector, in Glasgow from the 10th-11th May.

Taking place at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Center, the exhibition will provide a forum for the energy (Read More)

New Thomson Web Videos Provide How-To Guides on Ball Screw Applications

Thomson Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanical motion control solutions, has released its latest set of educational web videos, illustrating how to efficiently handle ball screw demands.

Via these videos, Thomson experts enable customers to make complete use of their applications by providing solutions (Read More)

ICS Cool Energy’s new i-Chiller Compact

For industrial applications demanding high efficiency cooling with a small footprint, temperature control specialist, ICS Cool Energy, has introduced the i-Chiller Compact range.

The five model range of air cooled liquid industrial chillers, brings the compact models in ICS Cool Energy’s acclaimed high performance Eurovent-certified i-Chiller range up to date. (Read More) 

Make Beko Technologies The First Place To Come To For Your Measurement Needs

For the last few years BEKO TECHNOLOGIES have been consolidating their position as the leading provider of solutions for treatment of compressed air and condensate.

At the same time a number of innovative measuring devices have been brought to market such as the METPOINT OCV which is the best way for companies who require the highest levels of (Read More)

ELA Container Offshore GmbH delivers office containers for MPI Enterprise

ELA Container Offshore GmbH has recently delivered three ELA Offshore Multipurpose Rooms on the MPI Enterprise, an offshore construction jack up vessel.

The vessel, which is designed to transport, lift, install and decommission components such as jackets, monopiles, wind turbines and transformer stations, has been contracted to complete (Read More) 

Start the Season on the Right Foot with SpeedClean’s Coil Cleaning Checklist

Proper air conditioner maintenance boosts energy efficiency, saves money

With warmer weather just week’s away, spring is the ideal time to perform coil cleaning and maintenance. Cleaning coils before the summer is smart for businesses because it can help ensure that systems perform properly throughout the season and without consuming (Read More)