Mechanical engineers make things work the way they are supposed to work, and they are inventors and innovators. They design and develop valuable technologies and machinery that advance our communities and improve our way of life. These products range from sports cars to prosthetic limbs and 3D printers. In short, mechanical engineers create and operate the technological world around you.
Last November, Hydroscand’s teams attended two separate two-day BFPA Hose Assembly Skills Training Courses at Hydroscand’s head office in Nottingham. A varied cross section of team members from Hydroscand took the course, from sales managers to mobile hose technicians and branch technicians.
The staging of Fluid Power & Systems and Air-Tech is now nearly upon us, with the eagerly awaited event taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 5 to 7 April. Since its first outing in 2014, Fluid Power & Systems has established itself as the only event in the UK that is focused comprehensively on hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, along with products that facilitate better electromechanic system design and application for improved process automation, control, monitoring and analytics.
MP Filtri’s purpose-built UK Design, Production and Warehousing Facility is now under construction at Vale Park, Evesham, Worcestershire. Based near the heart of Britain’s transport and logistics networks, the 43,800 sq ft centre will play a key role in supporting the company’s ambitious expansion plans – featuring a spacious, purpose-built production centre; smarter, faster logistics; and modern facilities for its team of more than 50 people.
On 4 January, four well-established fluid power companies – Flowtech (formerly Flowtechnology UK), Indequip, Beaumanor and Hydravalve merged to become one business – Flowtech.
Ultimo has published its 2021 Enterprise Asset Management Trend Report after conducting a major international survey. The report is based on the results of the largest survey of asset management professionals it has undertaken and includes data from the UK, Germany, Holland and Belgium. It is available to download from www.ultimo.com/eamtrend-report
The LAMMA Show returns to the halls of the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on 4-5 May 2022 to celebrate its 40th year as the UK’s leading agricultural machinery, equipment and technology show.
Some years ago, the British Pump Manufacturers’ Association – the organisation which represents the interests of UK and Irish suppliers of liquid pumps - launched an initiative in e-learning for the pump industry. It was reportedly the first suite of truly independent pumping technology training.
DFA Manufacturing Media, publisher of Smart Futures, Drives & Controls, Plant & Works Engineering, and Hydraulics & Pneumatics magazines, has been appointed as an official media partner of the National Manufacturing Summit.
Britain’s manufacturers are more positive about the growth outlook as they enter 2022, with greater confidence in the prospects for their own companies than either the global or UK economies, according to a major survey published recently by Make UK and PwC.
Southern Manufacturing & Electronics makes its eagerly awaited return to Farnborough from February 8th to 10th 2022. The show’s organisers report a strong uptake in stand reservations from firms eager to return to face-to-face business. Many of the show’s familiar names have already signed-up for 2022, bringing with them a wide selection of products and solutions, ranging from high-tech machine tools and automation to mechanical and electronics components, electronics production, business and subcontract services. As usual, firms from all over the UK will be participating as well as a sizeable number of offshore enterprises from around Europe, Asia and the Far East.
Global integrated logistics and materials management company, ASCO, has appointed Peter Guild, as new Group Head of HSSEQ and promoted Thuy-Tien Le Guen Dang to support the company sustainability strategy.
2022 marks the centenary of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) with this monumental milestone providing a timely opportunity to celebrate the profession, the achievements of chemical engineers over the last 100 years, and a future of success.
CompAir has published a new white paper for the food and beverage industry, discussing how the right compressed air system can make an important contribution to an organisation’s overall sustainability ambitions, as well as help protect the environment.
Everyone at Hydraulics & Pneumatics magazine would like to wish all our readers a happy, safe and healthy festive period. 2021 has certainly had its challenges for all of us, but we sincerely trust that 2022 will bring fresh opportunities and engender a brighter outlook all round. Happy Holidays!
