Rotary furnaces: Sustainable, high-efficiency metal recycling
As global industries continue to push for more sustainable and cost-effective production methods, rotary furnaces are emerging as an indispensable solution in the world of non-ferrous metal processing. At Monometer, we’ve spent decades refining rotary furnace technology to deliver unmatched efficiency, flexibility, and durability – helping foundries and recyclers get the most out of every melt, including recent two copper scrap recovery installations in Africa producing specification ingots supplied with casting machines and filter units.
Whether you’re recycling aluminium swarf, copper, reclaiming dross, or processing scrap into reusable ingots, Monometer’s rotary furnaces are designed to meet the toughest challenges of the modern foundry with maximum output and minimal waste.
What is a rotary furnace?
Unlike static crucible or reverberatory furnaces, rotary furnaces operate by rotating the body of the furnace itself. This motion ensures a more uniform heat distribution and continuous agitation of the charge, leading to higher metal recovery rates and
more efficient combustion. Ideal for processing a variety of contaminated or mixed scrap, rotary furnaces are a mainstay in secondary aluminium production and other non-ferrous metal recycling operations.
Why Monometer rotary furnaces stand out
1) Built for efficiency and performance
Our rotary furnaces are engineered to extract maximum value from every batch. The rotating motion increases thermal contact between the charge and the furnace lining, reducing melting time and improving recovery rates – even from low-grade or oxidised materials.
2) Designed for durability
With over 100 years of experience in refractory and furnace design, Monometer furnaces are built to last. We use high-performance materials and precision engineering to ensure long service life, reduced maintenance, and minimal downtime.
3) Environmentally responsible Monometer rotary furnaces can be fitted with advanced filtration and emission control systems to meet today’s stringent
environmental standards. Efficient combustion and improved recovery mean less waste, fewer emissions, and a smaller carbon footprint.
4) Customised solutions for every foundry
No two operations are alike. That’s why we offer bespoke rotary furnace systems tailored to your process requirements, space constraints, and production goals. From compact units for specialist operations to high-capacity systems for industrial recyclers, Monometer has a solution that fits.
Industry applications
Rotary furnaces are widely used in:
S Aluminium recycling: Ideal for recovering metal from swarf, dross, and mixed scrap, reducing reliance on virgin raw material.
S Secondary metal production: Efficiently melts contaminated or composite metal sources into clean, reusable alloy.
S Copper recycling: Capable of processing mixed or low-grade copper scrap to produce specification-grade ingot, ideal for electrical, industrial, and manufacturing applications.
S Lead recycling: Suitable for reclaiming lead from batteries and other scrap sources, delivering consistent purity levels while ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards
Discover more at: monometer.co.uk and find the right furnace to future-proof your foundry. Email: c.hall@monometer.com for enquiries.
Seven key criteria for choosing a time and attendance solution
Effective time and attendance management can transform the way your business operates, improving team productivity and wellbeing. Your needs will vary depending on industry, business type and size. However, there are several key areas you must consider when choosing the perfect time and attendance software.
1) Assess your company’s needs depending on size, industry and workforce
A factory operating 24-7 has very different needs to those of an office where staff work weekdays only. Clearly defining your needs will help you select the right solution.
2) Identify short and long-term workforce management goals
Do you want to boost productivity, or cut labour costs? If you have clear goals it will be easier to clarify the tools needed to achieve them.
3) Ensure the software is user-friendly
Look for advanced features like customisable dashboards or automated alerts. These can make a real difference to usability and encourage staff to engage with the software.
4) Look for integration and compatibility with existing systems
A good solution should combine smoothly with other software, like payroll systems.
5) Does the supplier provide ongoing support? This should include assistance with any problems, training and updated.
6) Can the solution guarantee compliance and security?
Data security and compliance are not negotiable.
7) Is the pricing model clear?
Consider any follow-on costs after the purchase. For example, is standard new functionality included?
Contact us on: enquiries@kelio.co.uk or
Contents Editor’s Notes
Gina Burton Editor
Welcome to our June issue, where we dive into the latest advancements, practical insights, and ground-breaking innovations shaping the key sectors of UK industry.
On page 5, we feature an interesting article by Sas Palframan, Business Development Manager at CopriSystems, a company that has been delivering pioneering bespoke structures for over 30 years. The warehousing and distribution industry is facing a situation where there is both too much space and not enough at the same time. This article focuses on the key challenges faced by business when it comes to online shipping, and the solutions the company offers in terms of custom warehouses that can help customers to remain flexible, fast and efficient in business.
As global industries continue to push for more sustainable and cost-effective production methods, rotary furnaces are emerging as an indispensable solution in the world of nonferrous metal processing. On the front cover, we feature an interesting article from Monometer, a company that has spent decades refining rotary furnace technology to deliver unmatched efficiency, flexibility, and durability – helping foundries and recyclers get the most out of every melt.
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Driving tyre testing up a gear
In the competitive world of tyre manufacturing, staying ahead of the curve requires innovative solutions that provide detailed insights into tyre performance.
Dynamic tyre testing with XSensor
One of our customers, a leading tyre manufacturer, has significantly accelerated their product development process by leveraging the advanced capabilities of the XSensor Tyre Pressure Mapping System. This cutting-edge technology enables dynamic tyre testing, offering invaluable data that conventional methods simply cannot match.
The Challenge
Our customer needed to collect tyre footprint data in a dynamic environment at speeds up to 80km/h. While they had been successfully using the XSensor Tyre Pressure Mapping System since 2014 for static measurements, the challenge was to capture data under real-world driving conditions. Traditional methods, such as driving over a glass plate with a highspeed camera underneath, provided images but lacked the detailed pressure and load distribution data necessary for comprehensive analysis.
The Solution: XSensor Dynamic Tyre Pressure Mapping System
The XSensor Dynamic Tyre Pressure Mapping System offers a portable and repeatable method for recording tyre footprints at speeds up to 140km/h (86mph). This system collects pressure distribution data frame by frame as the vehicle passes over the sensor, providing a wealth of information that can be saved, replayed, analysed, and exported in various formats.
System Components
S Sensor: Measuring 40.6 x 40.6cm with over 65,500 sensor points, capturing data at 450 frames per second and up to 206Nm/cm² (300psi).
S Sensor Packs: Four packs that scan the sensor and connect to a highspeed data logger.
S High-Speed Data Logger: Saves data to an SD card.
S Movement Sensor: Triggers the data
logger to start collecting data.
S HS Pro V8 Software: A comprehensive software package for live viewing, data analysis, and export of numeric data, AVI files, and images.
Testing Process
The tests were conducted over two days, with dry runs on the first day and wet runs on the second. The goal was to measure a current production tyre, a prototype tyre, and a competitor’s tyre at three different inflation pressures (100%, 75%, and 50% of normal inflation pressure) and two speeds (40 km/h and 80 km/h). Each test run was repeated to ensure accuracy and repeatability.
Dynamic tyre testing in action
The video shows two consecutive tests – the XSensor system collects pressure distribution data frame by frame as the vehicle passes over the sensor.
Key Findings
Dynamic tyre testing
S XSensor display showing different pressure patterns for varying levels of tyre inflation.
S The dynamic testing provided detailed insights into how tyres perform under various conditions:
S Load and Speed: The system captured how the tyre footprint changes shape under dynamic load at different inflation pressures.
S Pressure Distribution: It measured the pressure and force generated, offering a clear picture of performance under different scenarios.
S Water Clearance: The wet tests highlighted the effectiveness of different
tread patterns in clearing water, with visual evidence of water forming a bow wave at lower inflation pressures.
Dry tyre pressure patterns
S Dry conditions: XSensor output alongside photo of tyre
S Wet conditions: Dynamic tyre testing
S Wet conditions: XSensor output
Benefits
The XSensor system offers several advantages:
S Enhanced Understanding: Manufacturers gain a deeper understanding of tyre performance under a wide range of conditions.
S Informed Development: Data-driven insights enable informed decisions on changes to tyre dimensions, compound, sidewall rigidity, and tread patterns.
S Cost and Time Efficiency: The ability to conduct tests quickly and repeatedly speeds up product development and reduces costs.
Conclusion
The XSensor Dynamic Tyre Pressure Mapping System is a game-changer for tyre manufacturers, providing unparalleled insights that drive innovation and improve product performance. By adopting this advanced technology, our customer has not only accelerated their development process
but also gained a competitive edge in the market.
Dynamic tyre testing – find out more Learn more about the XSensor Dynamic Tyre Pressure Mapping System. Download the XSensor datasheet. Contact us to discuss your application for dynamic tyre testing.
Short-term warehousing solutions with long-term flexibility
From what we are hearing, the warehousing and distribution industry are facing a duality of excess space available and a severe lack of it. On the one hand, e-commerce businesses are under increasing pressure to fulfil orders in record time and therefore need stock that is ready to go the minute shoppers have checked out their basket but on the other hand, they are anxious about holding too much stock. Brands and retailers are displaying a wary behaviour on what they are willing to commit to, no doubt influenced by the significant fluctuations experienced by supply chains in recent years.
E-commerce continues to boom and customer expectations are at an all-time high. Delivery times are shrinking as the pressure for speed increases. Orders are smaller but more frequent, which increases the demand for efficiency even during times of market volatility and supply chain disruption. Responding quickly to last minute orders and ensuring timely fulfilment is especially critical during peak shopping seasons like Black Friday and Christmas but planning for the rest of the year is a challenge. Throw in the money-saving trends for a ‘low buy’ or even ‘no buy’ 2025 as well as ‘project pan’ which are being pushed by powerful social media channels and the pressure mounts further. Consumers may be pushing back against over-consumption but still expect speed and efficiency when they resist the urge to impulse buy. Satisfying consumer demand matters more than ever in a highly competitive industry as it doesn’t just drive repeat business, it fuels online reviews and word-of-mouth recommendations, which generate new business. It’s exhausting, but if the warehouse buildings intended for optimum storage, efficient goods handling, careful loading and unloading etc. are not fit for purpose then the whole operation is likely to be at risk
Efficiency is paramount and scalability is critical. Being flexible and adaptable to changing market dynamics doesn’t just apply
to how much stock is held but how it is held. Wasted space will waste money but a lack of space could reveal weaknesses in warehouse operations during intense periods.
For over 35 years, we have been designing industrial warehouse buildings that are flexible enough to evolve with a business and versatile enough to respond to differing trends. They are built to last but, in this climate of caution, more and more clients are looking for temporary solutions. Businesses that are unable to look too far ahead, are adopting shorter-term strategies with the anticipation of having to adapt quickly. Temporary warehousing can remove the longterm commitment of adding more bricks and mortar or entering into a fixed rental agreement on a site. The location of warehouse buildings seems to be as critical as the space they offer, since micro-fulfilment centres and last-mile delivery solutions appear to be increasingly popular. Strategically located warehouses enhance the agility of a business and our buildings help to address this issue as they can be easily removed, relocated and repurposed.
Innovation is key and obviously, there has been a lot of progress made in automation and robotics, artificial intelligence, cloud-based management and advanced data analytics but innovation doesn’t just apply to technology. Rethinking how best to optimise the space you’ve already got and the space you need, whether that’s on demand for a short-term spike or on a long-term basis, can also help to innovate your operations so they can cope
effectively in a fluctuating, rapidly evolving industry.
With a traditional build, the space is rigid and doesn’t offer the elasticity that businesses need to thrive. Our buildings are fully bespoke and designed to your specifications, no matter how awkward the shape, height, size or orientation. They are quick to deploy and can be easily modified to provide the much-needed flexibility required.
Their versatility also makes them suitable for collaborative, shared warehousing, which can help businesses increase efficiency by pooling resources and reducing expenses without having to shoulder the financial burden alone. If one company decides to move on and go solo, the structure can be easily modified to suit new tenants or work even harder for the remaining business.
If warehouse buildings are going to remain relevant, they need to evolve with the industry they serve.
For more information, please email: sales@coprisystems.com or visit: www.coprisystems.com
Sas Palframan, Business Development Manager
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Handling & Storage
Increase productivity, avoid downtime
Automation in intralogistics has developed rapidly in recent years. More and more companies are relying on autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and driverless transport systems (AGV) to leverage efficiency potential. Processes are becoming more flexible, material flows optimised and manual work reduced. In theory, this means continuous availability and maximum productivity. But in practice, an unforeseen hurdle quickly becomes apparent: The energy supply.
While investments in automation are usually aimed at increasing throughput, the way in which robots are charged often leads to unexpected bottlenecks. Charging breaks
mean downtime, charging zones take up valuable space and when fleets of different manufacturers are used, the infrastructure becomes increasingly complex.
Downtime and space consumption: An often overlooked cost factor in intralogistics
If companies only realise during operation how strongly charging processes influence the efficiency of their AMR fleets it is already too late. Conventional charging concepts rely on vehicles moving to charging zones independently after a certain operating time and remaining there for a longer period of time. This results in idle times that are often not fully included in the original planning. It becomes particularly problematic in highly frequented environments, such as in e-commerce or in production logistics, where delays can quickly affect the entire supply chain.
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UK first as DPD commence autonomous ‘locker on wheels’ robot deliveries
DPD has become the first UK parcel delivery company to deploy Ottonomy’s multi-compartment, fully autonomous ‘Locker’ robot, Ottobot.
Larger than DPD’s existing autonomous delivery robots, Ottobot has a maximum payload of 70kg, eight separate compartments that can carry parcel of varying sizes and can also facilitate collections.
The robot features four-wheel powered swerve drive with independent steering and suspension, which provides maximum manoeuvrability. while multiple sensors including light detection and ranging ‘lidars’ and cameras, and cutting-edge software enable the Ottobot to navigate the most complex environments autonomously.
DPD’s first locker robot will be deployed in Milton Keynes, where the company has been operating autonomous robot deliveries successfully since July 2022, which have also since been rolled out in Raunds, Bristol and Lincoln.
The Ottobot will be based at DPD’s Milton Keynes depot in Knowlhill and will navigate the city’s traffic-free Redway network to access nearby residential neighbourhoods. The additional compartments not only enable the robot to work more efficiently with up to eight separate deliveries each time it leaves the depot but can also accommodate larger parcels in two 38lt compartments.
Once the locker robots have completed the mapping process, they operate fully autonomously.
DPD parcel recipients will receive an SMS when the robot is outside their property and can then use a secure one-time pin code to open the robot and access their parcel.
Please visit: green.dpd.co.uk
DPD unveils fourth location for autonomous robot deliveries
Leading parcel delivery company DPD has confirmed plans to launch autonomous robot deliveries in Lincoln as part of a nationwide roll-out that could see up to 30 UK depots operating robots in their locality.
DPD first introduced robots in Milton Keynes in July 2022, and they are now also out delivering parcels to DPD customers in Raunds and Bristol with more locations to follow this year.
Based at DPD’s Lincoln depot at St Modwens Park, the robots will deliver to the nearby village of Witham St Hughs, via the existing network of footpaths.
The robots, which have a battery life of up to 12 hours and can deliver within a mile radius of the depot, operate autonomously once they have completed the mapping process, during which the robot is fully supervised and controlled by remote control.
DPD parcel recipients in Witham St Hughs will receive
an SMS when the robot is outside their property and can then use a secure one-time pin code to open the robot and access their parcel. Once the compartment is closed, the robot will either continue to its next delivery or return to the depot. The robots can complete up to 30 deliveries a day.
DPD has worked closely with Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) on the introduction of the robots in Witham St Hughs.
Visit: green.dpd.co.uk
Low-cost all-rounder
The AZM150 slim safety locking system from Schmersal now offers even more versatile application possibilities with new accessories and is also a very economical safety solution as a complete system.
What is new is the rear mountable impact scanner as an escape unlocking or note locking. The dismissal release allows you to leave the danger zone from the inside if a protective door has been accidentally closed. The note release allows the protective door to be opened from the outside. The impact scanner is available in two variants: The 45mm version for use with door bar weights of e.g. 40mm, whereby the installation can be carried out with the MPAZM150-1 mounting plate, as well as the 170mm variant for use with door bar thicknesses of max. 170mm.
Also new as an accessory for the AZM150 is the bowden detachment with a total length of 6m, which enables remote unlocking in the event of an unattractive attachment situation. It serves to safeguard special dangerous situations: If an operator is accidentally enclosed in a system, a Bowden campaign can be used as an escape unlocking. When working outside the hazardous area, the Bowdenzug serves as a note release.
Contact T +49 202 6474-0 info@schmersal.com www.schmersal.com
Reuben Davison joins LCL Awards as Business Development Manager
Reuben Davison joined LCL Awards in September as its Business Development Manager. He brings a wealth of business experience to the role and is looking forward to promoting the Awarding Organisation and helping it implement its expansion plans.
became a necessity, but as we settle into a blended approach of online and inperson contact, and LCL Awards has recognised the importance of faceto-face interaction, I shall be spending a lot of my time on the road, building on established relationships and forming new ones.”
Former YouGov Chief, Sundip Chahal, joins Milieu Insight as new CEO to drive global expansion
Milieu Insight, an awardwinning market research and data analytics platform company, based in South East Asia, has appointed Sundip Chahal as its new chief executive officer.
Chahal joins from leading multinational research and data analytics company YouGov PLC where he was Global Chief Operating officer. During his 18year tenure at the company, he led the company’s growth as it scaled from a team of 15 when he joined, to employing over 3,000 people across 60 countries. Rising to the position of Group Chief Operating Officer, he oversaw the company’s global expansion.
With commanding presence across Southeast Asia, Milieu’s clientele spans various sectors, including consumer brands, media agencies and government organisations. Leading companies
like Yahoo, CNBC Travel, Hubspot, and Dentsu, as well as social and non-profit organisations, have utilised Milieu’s survey and data analytics software to gain consumer insights and drive strategic decision-making.
Its advanced end-to-end survey and data analytics platform, Canvas, offers intuitive tools for survey design, survey distribution, data analysis, visualisation, and reporting, delivering actionable business insights across an expansive spectrum of topics. Canvas gives clients the opportunity to move to one integrated system and even own the entire research process if they wish, streamlining operations and enhancing control over data collection and analysis.
For further information, please visit: www.mili.eu/sg
Brandon Hire Station introduces new senior leadership team
Tools and equipment specialist rental products supplier Brandon Hire Station has formed a new senior leadership team with a threepronged focus at its heart.
Reuben started his career in publishing in the late 1980s and then moved on to various business development and sales roles in the primary care and pharmaceutical sectors. He spent the last three and a half years working for another awarding body and is keen to develop his ideas in his new role at LCL Awards.
He has recently completed a tour of LCL Awards’ approved centres in Scotland with the Operations Director, Neill Ovenden, and is keen to begin as he means to go on, “During COVID, Teams
“It’s such an exciting time to be working in this sector. We’re in the middle of a second Industrial Revolution with green energy and new resources to make technical education fit for the Twenty-First Century. There’s a huge skills gap in renewables, and we must train engineers to work with all new technologies to achieve the Government’s ambitious targets for Net Zero. LCL Awards are leaders in renewables qualifications, and I’m thrilled to be part of the team driving the business forward.”
Please visit: www.lclawards.co.uk
The new SLT at the Vp plc subsidiary, which supplies industry, construction and homeowners across the UK, has been recruited by Mark Hamilton, Brandon Hire Station’s new managing director (pictured).
Mark joined the business in July and took over as MD in September 2023. He has 30 years of rental industry experience as both a plant and fleet expert with Tier 1 contractors, and as a rental supplier, with the past 10 years being in MD positions.
His priority is customer satisfaction, adding value, ensuring the
business is even easier to trade with, increasing efficiencies and building further on its historic brand and market presence. He is also committed to environmental responsibility and introducing more sustainable products to the hire fleet.
Complementing Mark is Brandon Hire Station former regional director Jon Mugridge who was promoted to director of operations, bringing more than 30 years of team leadership to the table.
The fifth and final member of the new senior leadership team is director of finance Rich Reed who joins Brandon Hire Station with a ‘Big 4’ background, covering commercial, operational, technical and transformational roles.
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Alloy Heat Treatment
For over 50 years a Dudley-based business has operated as nothing less than a centre of excellence in aluminium heat treatment. Alloy Heat Treatment – or AHT – serves the leading names in aerospace, automotive and advanced engineering from its Peartree Lane premises.
The combination of leadingedge technology and years of experience enables AHT to deliver a wide range of aluminium heat treatments including solution treatment, rapid quenching, setting and ageing. The business places great emphasis on seeking approvals and is particularly proud of being part of NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defence Contractors Accreditation Programme).
Its list of approvers for some of the biggest names in engineering and includes Airbus SAS, BAe systems, Boeing, Rolls Royce and Westland Helicopters.
AHT is the largest sub contract heat treater in the UK offering only heat treatment of aluminium alloys. As well as offering its extensive range of heat treatment services. To complement its heat-treatment processes, AHT offers an advanced Quantum E ScanArm due to the Quantum E being portable and quick to set-up, as we are now looking to offer an efficient scanning service, not only to our heat treatment customers, but also to customers that require a scanning service without our heat treatment service.
Contact: Ian Perks, Sales/New Projects Manager, T +44 (0)1384 456777 sales@alloyheat.co.uk www.alloyheat.co.uk
Raccortubi UK: A leading supplier of high-quality piping materials for critical applications
The CTA Group is a global powerhouse when it comes to delivering outstanding performance in supplying highquality piping materials for critical applications. Creating the perfect synergy between production and distribution, the Group manufactures, stocks and supplies piping materials for critical applications such as chemical and petrochemical plants, power plants, shipyards, fertiliser plants & offshore platforms.
A recent name change saw its UK branch switch from Raccortubi Norsk to Raccortubi UK. This positive change better embodies who they are and also offers a clearer identity to its UK audience. The change also goes along with the names of all the other international branches of the Group, Raccortubi do Brasil, Raccortubi Middle East and Raccortubi Singapore.
Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, Raccortubi UK specialises in stockholding and distributing piping material for critical
applications with a particular focus on the Oil & Gas industry, water treatment plants, nuclear plants, and carbon capture projects.
Leveraging the Group’s ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications, along with PED and NORSOK approvals, Raccortubi UK demonstrates an unwavering commitment to quality. The company is also registered with Achilles FPAL and SEQual, two key industry standards for UK distributors. These credentials reflect their dedication to implementing best practices, particularly in buyer procurement processes.
T 01224 722299 uk@raccortubi.com www.raccortubi.com/en/ourgroup/raccortubi-uk
Force Measurements
SEMOTA: Sense, monitor, trigger, act
The new remote monitoring solution from interface force
SEMOTA is a hardware and software solution with a web-based application that enables the remote monitoring of any load cell, force, torque or pressure sensor, using our Wi-Fi enabled hardware.
SEMOTA Continuous Remote Monitoring provides dynamic dashboard views of your events, analysis and device control. Information can be captured and stored for review and in depth analysis. Linkage to common messaging systems deliver live alerts for device management. Tailor and build applications to suit your needs and devices. Read more below, then complete the form and we’ll arrange a demonstration.
THREE
YEARS STORAGE
Whether your data is needed every day or every few seconds, SEMOTA is optimised to receive, compute, and return millions of data points across the globe.
LIVE DASHBOARDS
Using SEMOTA point-and-click application development tools, create real-time dashboards to analyse data and control devices. Visualize data with SEMOTA stock graphs, charts, tables, indicators, maps, metrics, and control widgets or develop your own using the HTML canvas and your own code. Share your data through public links, or
Variables
by embedding dashboards into custom web applications.
EVENTS ENGINE
Add conditional and complex business logic to your hardware with triggered webhooks for M2M communication, and SMS, Email, Telegram, and Slack alerts to keep operators on-the-ball and informed.
SYNTHETIC VARIABLES
Transform raw data into insights with Synthetic Variables that compute complex math formulas and statistical expressions.
USER MANAGEMENT
With SEMOTA cloud software, you can build applications to best fit the operator’s needs. SEMOTA administrators can configure permissions and restrictions to any end user or operator who interacts with dashboards, devices, and/or events. Need a user to be able to oversee multiple organisations? Not a problem. You can optionally add more users or organisations to your account and we can configure your users to best suit your application.
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Education & Training
Leading CPD Body unveils comprehensive Whitepaper on continuing professional development
The CPD Standards Office is proud to announce the release of its latest whitepaper, ‘CPD Research Project 20232024.’ This extensive report provides critical insights into the evolving landscape of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) across various sectors, highlighting the diverse needs of professionals and the strategic importance of CPD in career advancement.
The report reveals fascinating developments in the world of CPD. A staggering 90% of individual respondents claim to have been able to achieve career development as a direct result of CPD. Training providers, however, while invested in delivering CPD training, have been shown to have tremendous room for growth. Professional bodies reveal curious differences in perception of CPD amongst
different generations while also confirming plans to incorporate AI into guided career development.
Highlights of the Whitepaper
S Generational preferences: Analyses the differing CPD preferences across generations, emphasising the need for both traditional and technologydriven learning solutions.
S Market overview: Explores the current state of CPD, identifying gaps between CPD offerings and the evolving needs of professionals.
S AI integration: Discusses the potential impacts of AI on CPD policies and the proactive measures being taken by professional bodies.
For more information and to access the full whitepaper, please visit: https://www. cpdstandards.com/research
Birmingham’s Big Break: Snag a Free STEM Degree Courtesy of Millennium Point – Deadline Extended!
Hey there, future innovators of Birmingham! In a bold move that mirrors our commitment to tech and progress, this message is brought to you by AI, demonstrating Millennium Point’s belief in the power of technology to transform lives. Here’s the buzz: We’re hitting pause on the clock and extending the Millennium Point Scholarship Programme deadline to March 15th! This is your chance to dive into a STEM degree at Birmingham City University (BCU) without spending a penny on tuition. Imagine embarking on a journey through science, technology, engineering, or maths, fuelled not by financial constraints, but by your curiosity and ambition.
Why this is a game-changer:
S A degree on us: Forget about tuition fees. We’ve got them covered. Focus instead on exploring and mastering your passion in STEM. This is about your future, your dreams, and a free degree that puts you on the map.
S Step into the spotlight: This isn’t just a scholarship; it’s a spotlight waiting to shine on
the next generation of STEM leaders – that’s you! We’re looking for dreamers, thinkers, and creators ready to push boundaries.
S Unity in diversity: Our strength lies in our diversity. Birmingham is a tapestry of cultures and perspectives, and the STEM fields are richer for it. This scholarship is your invitation to bring your unique voice to the table, where every background adds value and drives innovation.
For more information, please visit: https://www.millenniumpoint. org.uk/trust/scholarship
Helping individuals, teams & organisations to thrive
I have had a 30 year professional career in Education, and began this life as Head of Music in a Middle School. Since volunteering in a primary school on ‘Baker’ days it had always been my ambition to become a teacher. As a musician I recognised the personal and social skills which being involved in music gave to me. Unfortunately, my own experiences of school-based music lessons were dull and this prompted me to become a music teacher, providing children, particularly teenagers, with an outlet for their expression, enjoyment and success.
As my career progressed I had the opportunity to work as a senior leader across all key stages from Early Years to Post-16, including Principal in a transitioning middle to primary academy. I then became a Director of Education for a Trust, a role that provided me with the capacity to work extensively with all of the schools within the trust. I also enjoyed the opportunity to support other schools and colleges under the umbrella of the National Leader of Education. I loved working as part of the schools’ learning communities. It was a privilege to work with so many committed and talented individuals who continued to strive to make a difference to the children that they supported.
In creating Howe To Consultancy, I set out to focus on providing all school stakeholders, through training, consultancy and advocacy, with what they needed so that they were able to provide their pupils with purposeful and creative school-based experiences and learning.
I have been able to dedicate my time to making the difference. I love facilitating opportunities where people leave feeling great about themselves, empowered and confident to continue their journey as a leader and individual.
My work is based around recognising the need, designing programmes to meet the need, and facilitating the learning. Allowing individuals to feel able to lead the changes that are needed. Two of my most successful programmes of support have been ‘Everyone is a teacher and leader of SEND.’
Perhaps, the most comprehensive discussion around modern SEND in schools I’ve ever had. Bex has the ability to take you to another perspective. Bex’s systematic approach builds on the hard work you already do, enabling you to see it with fresh eyes, weed out the repetition and focus on the core needs. A really quite glittering experience. Bex’s put the zing into SEND Leadership! As a result of working with Bex, we have fine-tuned our strategic approach to SEND as a school and are able to track resources used and impact.
SENCO & ADHT and the ‘Insights project which develops the skills of middle and senior leaders.’
The interactions that I’ve had with Bex over the last two years have significantly impacted the way I work. Initially, pre Ofsted, Bex helped me to fully appreciate the skills already present in my team; she helped me to secure an authentic, grounded confidence in my own abilities and she gave feedback which enabled us to make small changes that had a huge impact on our later success.
More recently, through her Insights leadership training and via her compassionate, warm and honest style of facilitation, she supported my personal growth even further. Spending time with our entire leadership team, where we explored our individual leadership styles in a safe space has helped me to see the power in my own strengths and more importantly, how isolated I was in that. My leadership style is unique and very distinct – instead of shying away from that, Bex has supported me to embrace it and be proud of it.
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Through my work with leaders I have been able to develop and support them in understanding themselves, their staff and their pupils. Through this raised self-awareness they have become more confident in identifying needs, creating the strategy and leading their teams in providing what their pupils need.
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A-SAFE accelerates global safety revolution with strategic leadership trio
A-SAFE, a global leader in workplace efficiency and safety solutions, today announced three strategic leadership appointments to drive its international expansion and innovative digital transformation strategy.
In a year of significant growth that has already seen 174 new team members recruited and a further 100 roles currently open, these key appointments mark a pivotal moment for the Halifax-based firm. Coinciding with A-SAFE’s 40th anniversary, this expansion reinforces the company’s position in advancing industrial efficiency and safety solutions.
Chris Tickle returns to the business as product and marketing director. Previously serving as technical innovation director from 2019-2022, Tickle brings a wealth of experience in industrial design and new product development. His expertise will be crucial in accelerating A-SAFE’s IoT-driven efficiency and safety solutions, building on his prior work with Fathom3, the multi-disciplinary
innovation and development hub under the A-SAFE group umbrella.
Matt Lane joins A-SAFE as SBU Technology Sales Director, bringing decades of expertise in B2B business modelling and sales strategy. Lane will drive the global expansion of A-SAFE’s innovative smart solutions, RackEye™️ and CONEK™️, revolutionising workplace efficiency and safety. This strategic appointment underscores A-SAFE’s commitment to IoT integration in manufacturing, reinforcing its leadership in smart manufacturing innovation.
For more information about A-SAFE and its innovative workplace safety solutions, please visit: www.asafe.com
Overall costs cut, quality improved, carbon footprint reduced
A big step towards cutting greenhouse gas emissions: now that KHS has installed an ultramodern non-returnable PET line for Schweppes Zimbabwe Limited (SZL), the bottler’s production setup is not only much more efficient but also saves on resources – at an increase in capacity of 300% compared to the replaced production line.
Until very recently, the production shop at Schweppes Zimbabwe Limited in the Willowvale industrial area in the capital of Harare called for low volume outputs.
The recent installation and commissioning of a completely new non-returnable PET line had the beverage producer convinced; it is equipped, among other things, with a compact InnoPET BloFill stretch blow molder/filler block for the manufacture and filling of up to 36,000 containers per hour, the efficient Innoket Neo labeler for roll-fed labeling of the bottles, the Innopack PSP Advanced shrink packer and the flexible Innopal PB N palletizer. Continuous monitoring by KHS inspection technology ensures
that only containers of perfect quality leave the plant.
Production capacities increased by 300%
SZL continues to be extremely enthusiastic about the speed of the line in particular; compared to the previous competitor setup, Gwanetsa reckons that production capacity has increased by 300% – so much so, in fact, that the company’s current warehouse will probably have to be enlarged. This was a necessary step to take, for the demand for filled juice from flagship brands Mazoe Orange Crush or Minute Maid and for Bonaqua and Schweppes still water continues to grow on the domestic and regional markets.
For more information, go to: www.khs.com
Metsä Group starts preengineering project for Muoto™ wood fibre packaging products
Metsä Group’s innovation company Metsä Spring has decided to start a pre-engineering project for the first commercial factory producing the new packaging solution, Muoto™️ Muoto products are wood-based alternatives to plastic packaging.
Pre-engineering is a key planning phase, after which Metsä Group will have the conditions of factory planning in place to consider deciding on the factory investment, and it is expected to be completed in early 2025. Based on the outcome of pre-engineering and the continued work in the demo phase, mainly using a unique demo plant in Äänekoski, Finland, Metsä Group will assess the possibility of starting this new business and investing in a factory to support that business. Metsä Group has already decided that the possible factory would be located at its Rauma site in Finland.
The technology applied in Muoto products converts wet wood pulp
into 3-dimensional packages without any intermediate steps, meaning that the new low-carbon footprint products would be ready to be shipped to end customers as such. In addition to being easy to mould into different shapes, Muoto is lightweight, strong, and recyclable. The first usage cases ready for mass production will likely be light takeaway and lunch packages, berry containers, trays, and combo packaging. The final Muoto product catalogue will be decided when the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation has been finalised.
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Handling cosmetic ampoules safely
A new sprayer with integrated ampoule breaker from Lutz Packaging provides protection against injuries
Sharp edges and unsafe handling – breaking glass ampoules is a challenge for many cosmetics users. The packaging specialist Lutz Packaging from Wertheim has reacted by launching a new compact spray system with integrated ampoule breaker that makes for easier handling of the glass containers, thereby promoting consumer acceptance.
The new Easy Multiple Sprayer from Lutz Packaging combines two components: a removable spray head and a plastic housing containing an integrated ampoule breaker. It is extremely easy to use: the user inserts the ampoule into the housing from below and moves the glass container in any direction to break the ampoule head. With a twist, the ampoule head falls directly into a waste bin – without contact to skin and thus without risking injury. The user then inserts the opened ampoule into a rubber grommet, places it in
the housing and screws on the spray head. After these few steps, the sprayer is ready for use immediately.
“Our solution will help cosmetics manufacturers to promote the acceptance of glass containers amongst consumers.”
“We have not seen any comparable system on the market that offers both a spray function and also serves as ampoule breaker,” says Wenke Hermanns, Business Development Manager at Lutz Packaging. “Our solution makes it easier to handle glass ampoules and will help cosmetics manufacturers to promote the acceptance of glass containers amongst consumers.” The system is suitable for 2-ml ampoules, which are filled with products such as moisturising liquids, make-up fixers and fluid aromas for aromatherapy. Lutz Packaging has also developed the Clean Up Sprayer
Liquid, a mild cleaning solution available in ampoules that removes deposits and blockages in the pump sprayer, thus making the product more durable and sustainable.
Easy Multiple Sprayer available now with a minimum order of 240 units
The Easy Multiple Sprayer from Lutz Packaging is available now with a minimum order quantity of 240. Cosmetics manufacturers can customise the sprayer to meet their individual needs. With the housings available in white, black, grey and burgundy, and the pump sprayers in white, black and silver, manufacturers can choose from twelve possible combinations. Individual branding with a customer logo is also possible. Lutz Packaging offers plastic storage boxes for nine ampoules, also available in white, black, grey and burgundy. “The boxes are perfect for the forthcoming holiday season and will protect the valuable ampoules from external influences and breakage.”
https://www.lutz-packaging.de/en
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Zero rejects and recylate materials as easy as aMC Södra Cell deepens collaboration with ABB
Sumitomo (SHI) Demag has launched a new digital feature integrated into the company’s IntElect 2 series. Automatically adapting to the injection moulding process, activeMeltControl can compensate for melt viscosity variations in nearly all applications and materials, including recycled plastics. Resulting in significantly reduced reject rates.
Recently unveiled at the company’s European roadshow, activeMeltControl (aMC) has been described as a game changing feature by material and processing experts. Automatically adapting to the injection moulding process, aMC continually monitors for variations in holding pressure and switch over position. Once a parameter is identified as drifting towards the tolerance limits that have been set by the user, aMC automatically amends the set parameters
to compensate for the variation. The adjustment bandwidth is also defined by the processor.
This offers processors greater manufacturing flexibility, allowing for the use of a broader range of post-consumer and post-industrial recycled material types. Even customers with defined processing references benefit, as aMC instantly addresses any variability to maintain absolute processing precision and stability.
Activated with a single click, aMC is a fully automated control process that is integrated into the Sumitomo (SHI) Demag IntElect machine’s control system.
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BUTTING achieves another milestone in Brazil
BUTTING offers its customers a unique blend of precision, technology and financial soundness. In 2010, the pipe manufacturer, owing to its outstanding production knowhow, delivered mechanically lined pipes to its customers to be installed in Brazil’s ultra-deepwater fields. These pipes, worldwide also known as BuBi® pipes set a precedent for longevity and high performance in the face of very harsh conditions. Since then, BUTTING has continued to lead the market with unwavering dedication, delivering more than 500 kilometres of its proven state-of-the-art mechanically lined BuBi® pipes to Brazil.
The company has marked another significant achievement in the Brazilian offshore market with the on-schedule delivery of 290 kilometres of mechanically lined pipes for three major projects in 2023 alone. TECHNIP FMC received around 90 kilometres of BuBi® pipes for the Mero 2 project, SUBSEA 7 obtained a total of around 80 kilometres for the Mero 3 project and SAIPEM added another approximately 115 kilometres for the BÚZIOS 7 project to the vast BUTTING BuBi® portfolio of punctually delivered major projects.
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ABB has won an order from Södra Cell to implement optimisation control for the pulp and paper manufacturer’s mill in Värö, Sweden. The project builds on the strategic partnership between ABB and Södra Cell, with the ambition to develop new levels of efficiency, engagement and digitalisation for the producer’s operations. Södra Cell currently owns some of the world’s most modern and high-tech pulp mills, and the ambition is to operate the mills even more efficient and sustainable.
The delivery from ABB includes extended functionality for the ABB Ability™️ System 800xA® distributed control system (DCS) through the implementation of advanced process control (APC) for the bleaching process at the Södra Cell mill in Värö. The solution has previously been successfully implemented at Södra Cell’s pulp mill in Mönsterås, Sweden, where digesters and bleach controls have been optimised resulting in improved process stability and reduced resource consumption.
The APC implementation includes close collaboration with the operations and process departments at the mill in Värö.
Please visit: www.abb.com
Menzel opens new headquarters and motor plant
Menzel Elektromotoren has celebrated the opening of its new headquarters near Berlin with a grand inauguration party. In honor of company founder Kurt Menzel, the date was set for his 120th birthday on 14th May 2024. The German manufacturer successfully markets its industrial motors and tailor-made drive systems worldwide, with increasing numbers year on year. This continued success now required more space and modern production facilities designed for efficient processes and larger, heavier machines. In addition to state-of-the-art machinery, efficient paint shops and test fields that can accommodate even the largest motor configurations, the new plant is prepared for further growth. In coming years, the workforce at this site can be expanded from around 100 to
150, allowing the manufacturer to meet all customer requests.
Menzel manufactures its own motor series and also specialises in custom models and exact replicas of existing machines. Menzel builds new motors with outputs up to and beyond 25MW from scratch, stocks a large range of motor variants up to 15MW and adapts them at short notice for various drive tasks. The company also offers testing of motors, generators and rotary converter sets. Since the official factory commissioning on 2nd January 2024, the quality management system has already been certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.
More information: https://www. menzel-motors.com/article/ moving-to-new-motor-plant www.menzel-motors.com
Global manufacturing leader A-SAFE caps off UKWA 2024 Roadshow series
A-SAFE, a global leader in workplace efficiency and safety solutions, hosted the final event of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA) Roadshow on October 3rd at its Fathom3 R&D facility in Elland, Yorkshire.
The event brought together industry leaders from across the UK and included a series of presentations, panel discussions and site visits for the approximately 40 attendees.
The UKWA Roadshow is an initiative that celebrates the association’s 80th anniversary. With 2024 being marked by UKWA as ‘The Year of Warehousing,’ its chief executive Clare Bottle
embarked on a nationwide tour from the start of the year exploring 80 warehouses across the UK and Ireland. This initiative has highlighted the cutting-edge technology and dynamic operations of the sector, while promoting its continuous commitment to innovation.
During the event, Lisa Ramos, A-SAFE’s Health & Safety Accident Impact Speaker, presented ‘The Hidden Cost of Industrial Workplace Accidents,’ an insight into the importance of warehouses being equipped with solutions certified to the PAS 13:2017 standard, the first certification for industrial safety barriers which A-SAFE steered and contributed to its creation.
Hochiki’s BOSEC approved Latitude system and waterproof devices
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Brandbeveiliging were contracted to help make safety a number one priority at a leading food manufacturer in The Netherlands. They achieved this by choosing Hochiki Europe’s marketing leading fire detection system, Latitude, alongside waterproof devices from the ESP range. This comprehensive solution ensures the highest level of fire protection throughout the facility, giving the food manufacturer peace of mind and allowing them to focus on what they do best: producing delicious food.
Kervo is a specialist in high quality cultivation and processing of fruit in the Netherlands. Since 1980 morello cherries have been grown in the Vossen family’s orchards in Roggel, The Netherlands. The family were one of the first growers in the region to use mechanical harvesting in the 80’s, fast forward 43 years later and Kervo now runs operations across Europe and the UK and is proud of its reputation for offering the finest quality fruit to bakeries and fresh food processors.
To learn more about this, please visit: https://www.hochikieurope. com/latitude
Fueled by continuous investment in research and development, the Yorkshire-based company continues to set the standard and raise awareness for workplace efficiency and safety across 65 countries around the globe.
For further information, please visit: www.asafe.com
Veolia launch a new facility for management of hazardous waste streams in the South West
Veolia, the world leader in hazardous waste treatment, is launching a new specialist facility based in Avonmouth, near Bristol, to meet the growing demand for the safe and compliant management of hazardous and complex waste streams in the South West. Designed to be able to accept a wide range of hazardous wastes, it is expected to be operational in spring 2024. With a capacity of 6,500 tonnes per year, the facility adds to the company's seven existing hazardous waste transfer stations handling over 76,000 tonnes per year, and will provide a full range of services including a mobile chemist service to ensure wastes are safely segregated and compliantly packed and labeled ready for transportation.
Specifically designed to accept and store a wide range of packaged palletised waste including kegs, drums, IBC’s, the facility will manage wastes such as aerosols and gas cylinders, non hazardous materials, and materials categorised as flammable, toxic, corrosive, and oxidising. By acting as a local hub it will enable cost effective access to Veolia’s full range of recycling, treatment and disposal facilities.
www.veolia.com
British Safety Council lends its support to ‘Battery Breakdown’ campaign
British Safety Council announced yesterday that it is the latest signatory to the ‘Battery Breakdown’ campaign as it launches the first episode of its brand new podcast, Health and Safety Uncut, featuring special guest Matt Humby from Firechief Global.
The Battery Breakdown campaign, run by Electrical First and championed by Matt, seeks to raise awareness of risks from e-batteries and to improve their safety. This follows growing concern over the rise in fatalities, injuries and devastating fires from e-bikes and e-scooters.
British Safety Council’s new Health and Safety Uncut podcast will
feature leading industry experts and take a deep dive into a wide range of topics, from neurodiversity in the workplace to the dangers of asbestos, how to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and issues relating to drugs and alcohol at work.
Its first guest, Matt Humby, is Senior Technical Consultant at Firechief Global and kicks off the series with a topical and informative discussion about lithium-ion batteries and the serious fire risks they present when not handled and stored correctly. Health and Safety Uncut is hosted by Dr Shaun Davis, Group Director of Safety, Health and Wellbeing at Belron International, who will
interview a different guest on a new topic each month.
Listeners can listen and subscribe to each new episode of Health and Safety Uncut, which are released on the first Monday of each month, here: https://open.spotify.com/ show/19ZT9Cb03WmVNaVIU77HIM
To download a copy of British Safety Council’s guide for employers on how to manage e-batteries in the workplace, click here: https://www. britsafe.org/training-and-learning/ informational-resources/storinglithium-ion-batteries-in-the-workplace
Please visit: www.britsafe.org
A step in the right direction but more needs to be done, says Paul Smith, MD for NIBE
Yesterday’s budget featured some positives for the heat pump sector, including an increase in funding for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme for the next two years, announced earlier this month, and support to grow the heat pump manufacturing supply chain. Even with these positives, we are still way behind the rest of Europe when it comes to heat pumps and we echo the sentiment of the Heat Pump Association – more needs to be done to accelerate the electrification of heat if we are going to meet our legally binding net zero targets.
Study reveals the importance of social-connections in the transition to low-carbon heating
Overall, it is crucial that UK homes become more efficient, to help reduce energy bills and ensure people are warm. Fuel poverty is a very real issue for many, and I was pleased to see an initial commitment to the Warm Homes Plan, with £3.4bn set aside over the next three years to decarbonise and improve the efficiency of existing housing stock and a pledge to build 1.5 million more homes. Heat pumps and other renewables are included this plan, helping to make low
carbon technologies accessible for all. However, I would encourage our government to ensure that plans for the introduction of The Future Homes & Buildings Standards due in 2025 are seen through without delay.
It’s time to pick up the pace in our transition from fossil fuels, I hope to see more focus on the ways we can achieve this in the years ahead as the first significant net zero milestones loom.
www.nibe.co.uk
NIBE partners with Ziegler to enhance its delivery
NIBE Energy Systems, Europe’s leading heat pump manufacturer, has enhanced its UK delivery service by partnering with the Ziegler Group, a global logistics provider that shares NIBE’s ethos of maintaining a human, customer-focused and sustainable approach at the core if its operations.
The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) has today published its domestic heat survey, “Mapping the Landscape of Public Attitudes Towards Low-Carbon Heating Technologies.” Investigating public views across Great Britain on the transition to low-carbon heating, the study reveals that knowing as little as one friend or colleague using a low-carbon heating system significantly increases a person’s willingness to adopt it themselves.
The survey examines the extent of public support and awareness of low-carbon heating technologies among 2,223 respondents, looking specifically at district heating, heat pumps and hydrogen boilers.
It finds that awareness of the impact of heating our homes on carbon emissions is currently low, with respondents viewing other carbon reduction behaviours such as personal transport choices and reducing domestic energy consumption as more important than opting for greener heating solutions.
Detailed knowledge of specific low-carbon heating technologies was also found to be relatively low. However, when respondents were provided with additional information about each technology the researchers found widespread support, with many respondents holding favourable attitudes towards all options presented, and heat pumps emerging as the technology with the strongest support.
To read the full report, please visit: https://ukerc.ac.uk/publication/publicattitudes-low-carbon-heat-technologies
NIBE deliveries now come from Ziegler’s brand-new state-of-the-art distribution centre in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex. The move to Ziegler is part of NIBE’s general growth strategy, and broadened routes to market, which also includes direct to merchant.
As NIBE is solely focused on renewable technologies, reducing carbon footprints for its customers and within its own operations, Ziegler is a good fit, committed to improving sustainability, through a range of measures, including a move to zero emissions vehicles,
reducing CO2, and the use of digital supply chain management solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.
Paul Smith, MD for NIBE, said, “We are delighted to partner with Ziegler, the company has a proven trackrecord of reliability and success, and shares core values with NIBE. Ensuring the safe and ‘on time' passage of our heat pumps and supporting equipment is essential to business growth and the satisfaction of our customers. As NIBE expands its offering and routes to market, we feel confident that Ziegler is the right delivery service provider to support our evolving requirements.”
The process of ordering from NIBE won't change, orders should be placed through its Installer Care team.
www.nibe.co.uk
HiPace 10 Neo: Smallest High-power turbopump on the market for integration into portable and mobile applications
The new HiPace 10 Neo turbopump from Pfeiffer Vacuum is a compact vacuum pump which is ideal for portable and mobile analysis applications. With its Pfeiffer Vacuum Laser Balancing™️ technology, the HiPace 10 Neo offers minimal noise and low vibration levels.
Alexander Kreuter, Product Manager at Pfeiffer Vacuum, “As one of the leading suppliers of vacuum technology, we are proud to present the upgrade of the smallest turbopump. The purely mechanical bearing which incorporates oil-lubricated ceramic ball bearings makes the HiPace 10 Neo extremely reliable, even under difficult conditions encountered in transport or due to vibrations during operation. It can withstand even rapid movements or falls.”
accessories automatically, the system can be up and running quickly in just a few steps.
The HiPace 10 Neo combines compactness, drive efficiency and intelligence. It thus makes a further contribution to the sustainability of the turbopump portfolio. For example, the more compact design and the associated material savings mean that a significant proportion of CO2 can be saved. By using intelligent sensor technology, the pump is always operated with the lowest energy input. Thanks to the intelligent control system, the pumps can be interconnected without great effort, so that backing pumps and turbopumps interact with each other. In this way, a complex, IoT-capable vacuum system can be realised in just a few easy steps.
With the special Pfeiffer Vacuum accessory interface, AccessLink, which recognises
For more information, please visit: www.pfeiffer-vacuum.com
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We have a huge stock range, all of which are available for immediate dispatch.
As well as our huge stock range, Gold & Wassall also offer a number of bespoke solutions which can be tailored to any application. Our ability to produce bespoke hinges is a cornerstone of our operation, we have manufactured over 250,000 unique hinges and counting. From the smallest delicate designs to the largest complex components, we have tackled endless challenging projects.
New thermal imager retraction system from AMETEK Land launched
AMETEK Land, has launched a retraction system for thermal imagers, safeguarding the instrument and preventing overheating or damage in the event of loss of power, purge flow loss or cooling.
The AMETEK Land Pneumatic Auto-Retraction System (LPAR) is ideal for a wide range of furnaces and other applications due to its seamless integration with both water-cooled and air-cooled furnace camera systems.
Developed for use with the NIR-B-656, NIR-B-2K, NIR-B-640 and the MWIR-B-640, the LPAR is supplied as part of a complete
furnace camera systems or as an upgrade to existing systems.
The LPAR system will remove the instrument from the process if air pressure to the cylinder is lost, the cooling or purge flow drops below requirements or exceeds media temperature limits. It will also activate if the NIR-B lens system temperature reaches its alarm level, mains power is lost or the camera temperature exceeds the limit (NIR-B 656 & NIR-B-2K only).
AMETEK Land has developed a range of thermal camera systems with advanced spectral responses and temperature ranges from 300 to 2,000°C (572 to 3,632°F). These systems can be equipped with either water cooling and air purging or air cooling and air purging, tailored to suit specific application requirements. The LPAR complements the thermal imager range, adding another level of safety and damage prevention.
Click here to learn more about the new retraction system (LPAR)
Please visit: www.ametek-land.com
Norgren, Bimba and Bahr united under one IMI Brand as IMI Norgren, IMI Bimba, and IMI Bahr
Market leaders in pneumatics and electric motion control technology, Norgren, Bimba and Bahr are now united under one IMI brand. Going forward, the product brands will be known as IMI Norgren, IMI Bimba and IMI Bahr.
The strategic decision not only sees a new look in place, but further enhances customer access to a wide range of standard and custom electric motion and pneumatic system solutions, and technical expertise for industrial automation sectors including food & beverage, EV battery production, packaging, material handling, and rail.
As one team under the IMI brand, all the market leading product solutions, from IMI Norgren, IMI Bimba and IMI Bahr, will continue to be available, and customers will experience no disruption to the service and support standards they are accustomed to.
Jackie Hu, CEO of Automation, IMI plc, says, “IMI Norgren, IMI Bimba and IMI Bahr have proud heritages and have been part of IMI plc for many years. Over this time, we have supported industrial customers in meeting many engineering challenges through insight, technical excellence, and a collaborative approach.”
For more information, please visit: www.imiplc.com/ industrial-automation
ELGi introduces the EG Super Premium range of oil-lubricated screw air compressors
ELGi Compressors Europe, a subsidiary of ELGi Equipments Limited, one of the world’s leading air compressor manufacturers, has introduced the EG SP (Super Premium), upgrading the world renowned EG Series portfolio of oillubricated screw air compressors. These machines represent a notable advancement in compressed air technology, offering customers significant energy efficiency gains of up to 15%, best-in-class warranty and performance, with low life cycle costs, in the 90-110kW compressor range.
controllers which guarantee optimal performance and enhanced operability.
The upgraded ELGi EG SP units embody newly configured two-stage airends, featuring the proven η-V profile, which optimises the overall compression process, resulting in up to 15% savings in specific power consumption. The low-speed air ends and a lighter load on each stage ensure an extended component lifespan. Additionally, the IE4 motors enable a seamless integration of advanced design and cutting-edge technology, resulting in increased energy efficiency. All EG Super Premium machines are also equipped with Neuron 4 industrial
The EG Super Premium also features a unique oil filter designed for prolonged 4,000hour lifespans; the filter efficiently removes contaminants from the compressor’s lubrication system, emphasising exceptional durability and overall longevity. In addition, all EG Super Premium units are compatible with Air~Alert, ELGi’s add-on IoT solution, which when integrated with the Neuron 4 controller, transforms compressor management by elevating uptime and energy efficiency, and enables 24/7 global remote monitoring.
Niccolò Casini, Director of Product Management at ELGi Europe said, “At ELGi, our unwavering commitment lies in aligning technological progress with
tangible efficiency gains for our customers and the environment. With the EG Super Premium, we have taken a stride forward in our quest to deliver heightened performance, while setting new benchmarks for efficiency and dependability in compressed air technology. Recognising that over 80% of a compressor’s total life-cycle cost is attributed to energy costs, the EG Super Premium compressors deliver an impressive boost of up to 15% in energy efficiency. Tailored for manufacturing enterprises seeking energy efficiency and environmental stewardship, these cutting-edge units promise substantial energy savings through their innovative features bundled in a highly competitive total cost of ownership package.”
The ELGi EG SP units will be available for delivery in Europe in the second quarter of 2024. Every EG Super Premium compressor comes with a superior warranty of 10 years on the air end and 5 years on the package*. The ELGi EG Super Premium is built to ensure a long life, as well as superior reliability and durability.
For further information on the organisation and its products, please visit: www.elgi.com/eu
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