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Since the early 2000s, when concerns around critical national infrastructure protection prompted organisations to strengthen physical security measures, process plants have steadily expanded their understanding of what security means in practice. Though initial legislation focused on mitigating the damage of potential attacks, over time, security has matured to be equally responsible for both safety and …

Blueshift, a leading developer of advanced thermal protection systems (TPS), has been recognised for its innovation in spacecraft thermal management after winning the Best Innovation in the Commercialization category at the inaugural Aviation Week Space Tech Challenge Award. Announced at Space Tech Expo in Anaheim, California, the award recognises Blueshift's AeroZero® Tapes technology and highlights …

A major wastewater management challenge affecting a housing development in the Midlands has been successfully resolved by Dura Pump, the fluid control specialists, following the installation of a new pumping solution designed to handle demanding operating conditions. The project involved a leading social housing provider that manages more than 10,000 homes across the region. The …

IFT’s Global Food Traceability Center (GFTC) has just been awarded a generous $3 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, aimed at boosting global food traceability efforts. This funding will help GFTC enhance traceability systems throughout food supply chains worldwide. The grant will focus on three key areas of development: Promoting the use …

Exciting news! The finalists for The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition 2026 have just been revealed, showcasing some truly innovative young minds from all over the UK. After sifting through hundreds of entries, these talented individuals are now gearing up for the final judging stage, where they'll get valuable feedback from industry …

UKWIR Unveils New Framework to Standardize Asset Health in the Water SectorGroundbreaking report offers a unified approach to evaluating, measuring, and enhancing water infrastructure performance UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR) has rolled out a groundbreaking report aimed at tackling the persistent issue of varied methods for quantifying and valuing asset health within the water industry. …

Record EntrieLeeds Manufacturing Festival Awards Draw Unprecedented Entries as Industry Supports Young TalentManufacturers emphasize long-term career paths amid rising youth unemployment concerns. This year, the Leeds Manufacturing Festival Awards have received an impressive number of nominations, highlighting the manufacturing sector's ongoing dedication to nurturing young talent, especially when many industries are facing a drop in …

Manufacturers are urging a major shake-up of the UK planning system, according to Make UK. They’re calling on the Government to speed up reforms and empower regional mayors to unlock much-needed investment. Britain’s manufacturing sector is sounding the alarm, insisting that without a more ambitious overhaul of the planning system, key goals related to economic …

The Chemical Business Association (CBA) is excited about the UK Government's announcement of a new £350 million Critical Chemicals Resilience Fund, viewing it as a major step forward in acknowledging the vital role of the UK chemical sector. This funding is designed to support key chemical producers, bolster essential supply chains, and enhance the long-term …

UK manufacturing firms are losing out on a whole month of work each year just waiting for decisions to be made. This eye-opening insight comes from fresh research commissioned by The Meetings Show, which highlights how slow decision-making and collaboration hurdles are taking a toll on productivity. Managers in the manufacturing sector are reporting that …

Under the ATRm, businesses will still need to submit UK-specific registrations, even if those substances have already been registered under EU REACH. While the updated data requirements ease some of the hazard information obligations and keep the current use and exposure requirements in place, they don’t eliminate the need for a parallel UK registration system …

The Alliance of Chemical Associations (ACA) has raised a red flag regarding the UK Government's recent response to the consultation on the UK REACH Alternative Transitional Registration model (ATRm). They emphasize that simply aligning with EU bans, authorizations, and restrictions won't cut it when it comes to ensuring smooth UK-EU chemicals trade. After nearly five …

Make UK Opens Registration for National Manufacturing Day 2026 Manufacturers invited to open their doors and inspire the next generation of talent Manufacturers all over the UK are being invited to sign up for National Manufacturing Day (NMD) 2026, as Make UK kicks off registrations for what promises to be the biggest open-house event in …

The Managing Director of Tadweld, a prominent steelwork manufacturer based in Yorkshire, has raised alarms about the new UK steel tariffs, warning that they could pose a serious threat to the steel fabrication industry in the UK. This could jeopardize jobs, businesses, and the overall future of British manufacturing. Recent updates to UK trade policy …

Designing and building pharmaceutical processes and skids requires close collaboration between mechanical, electrical and instrumentation, and automation engineering teams. Yet when system design, component specification and vendor selection are fragmented across multiple suppliers, integration challenges can emerge that affect performance, validation and project timelines. By aligning fluid control, automation and measurement technologies through compatible hardware …

Agreement to design, build and operate advanced water management solution Project to strengthen water reuse capability and significantly reduce freshwater demand Xylem has announced a landmark agreement with Dow to design, build and operate advanced water systems at Dow's large-scale industrial complex in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. The agreement represents a significant expansion of the …

Precision fluid path technologies for medical devices and diagnostic systems on display at EBME Expo Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS), will showcase its latest solutions for medical device manufacturers and diagnostic equipment developers at EBME Expo 2026. Taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena from 24 to 25 June, the event provides an opportunity …

Greg Wainhouse, Regional Business Development Manager – Industrial Water, North Europe In modern data centres, direct-to-chip liquid cooling has become essential for managing the increasing heat loads generated by high-performance processors, AI workloads and cloud computing infrastructure. At the heart of these cooling systems are fast-acting solenoid valves that regulate coolant flow and help prevent …

Industrial automation is entering a new phase. What was once focused primarily on improving efficiency is now playing a critical role in helping manufacturers and process industries build resilience...

Across food and beverage production, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and district energy, the steam boiler is rarely the asset anyone thinks about until it stops. Yet it sits at the heart of the process. When a boiler runs well, it is invisible; when it fails, it can take an entire production line – or a site's heating …

Precision dosing and hygienic hose technology enhance beer quality and canning performance Maintaining consistent product quality is one of the biggest challenges facing modern breweries. From accurate ingredient dosing to minimising dissolved oxygen during packaging, every stage of the brewing process has a direct impact on flavour, shelf life and production efficiency. For Cervecería La …

Widening availability of Xylem’s MBBR and DAF systems in the UK & Ireland supports industries dealing with increasingly complex wastewater treatment needs, writes Rocio Sanchez Ruiz, water solutions & services expansion specialist, Xylem UK. Xylem is introducing a locally based fleet of established US-developed treatment systems, bringing the technology closer to industrial customers in the UK …

Landia has strengthened its long-standing partnership with HAYLEY DEXIS by supplying a bespoke long-coupled pump solution for a food waste anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas facility, helping to support reliable renewable energy production and efficient plant operation. The project demonstrates how specialist engineering collaboration can overcome application-specific challenges within the growing UK anaerobic digestion and …

Maintaining precise tank pressure is critical across food and beverage, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Even small pressure fluctuations can affect product quality, process consistency and operational efficiency.  To address these challenges, flow control specialist Bürkert has launched its new Type 8880 pressure control system, delivering significantly faster gas pressure regulation for hygienic processing environments. Designed …

Amarinth, a leading specialist in centrifugal pump engineering and API 610 compliant pumping solutions, is developing four bespoke drain disposal pumps for the NLNG crude delivery pipeline at the Gbetiokun Field in Nigeria, further strengthening its presence within Africa’s growing oil and gas sector. The project highlights Amarinth’s expertise in solving complex pumping challenges in …

Whether it is drawing the precise amount of water needed to create the perfect espresso, dispensing exactly half a litre of weissbier in a pub or bierkeller, or monitoring water usage in an industrial filtration system, accurate flow measurement is essential to achieving consistent performance and operational efficiency. For coffee shops, the goal is to …

ERG, a leading supplier of odour control systems, industrial gas cleaning systems and thermal process technologies, has been awarded the prestigious King's Award for Enterprise, one of the highest honours available to UK businesses. The award recognises ERG's outstanding achievements in international trade, particularly its success in securing major projects across the Middle East. The …

A new Munson Sanitary Paddle Blender with two intensifiers blends, de-agglomerates and disperses dry bulk materials, pastes, slurries and emulsions in batches up to 0.34 m³. Designed for demanding sanitary processing applications across the food, pharmaceutical, chemical and industrial manufacturing sectors, the blender combines paddle agitation with high-speed intensification to achieve highly uniform product consistency. …

Thermal protection specialist to highlight spacecraft thermal management solutions for next-generation satellites and emerging orbital data centres (Anaheim Convention Center, Space Tech Expo 2026, 2-4 June) Blueshift, a leading developer of advanced thermal protection systems (TPS) for the aerospace and space sectors, will use this year's Space Tech Expo 2026 to demonstrate how innovative thermal …

Industrial burners are the combustion core of a wide range of process and manufacturing operations – from steel reheat furnaces and ceramic kilns to chemical reactors and power generation plant. Selecting the right burner manufacturer involves more than matching a heat output figure: it means finding a supplier whose technology, support infrastructure, and engineering capability …

Güntner Group, a global leader in heat exchange technology and advanced cooling solutions, will use this year’s Datacloud Congress to spotlight its newly launched Güntner Data Center Solutions division. As demand for AI infrastructure, cloud computing facilities and high-performance digital infrastructure continues to accelerate across Europe and globally, the need for reliable and energy-efficient data …

Heat transfer specialist Fulton Limited has confirmed that Leigh Bryan has assumed the role of Managing Director with immediate effect, marking the next phase in the company’s leadership transition and reinforcing its commitment to innovation and operational excellence within the UK heat transfer sector. Leigh originally joined Fulton in 2017 and now steps into the …

Interpon, a brand of AkzoNobel Powder Coatings, has launched the Eco+ Cure energy calculator, a new expert-led and advanced analysis tool developed to help manufacturers reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs and minimise carbon emissions across powder coating operations. The launch comes at a time when manufacturers across multiple industries are increasingly focused on improving …

Designed as a complete all-in-one solution for the aquaculture sector, Landia has launched a highly innovative new fish silage system for demanding environments where hygiene, reliability and process stability are essential. Developed specifically for efficient fish waste processing and long-term operational performance, the new PowerEnsiler system combines advanced engineering with Landia’s extensive hands-on experience within …

Güntner Group, a global leader in heat exchange technology, has announced the launch of its dedicated Güntner Data Center Solutions division, strengthening its position in the rapidly expanding data centre cooling market. The newly formed division combines the expertise, technologies and specialist teams of Güntner and JAEGGI to create a unified customer experience focused specifically …

Companies searching for custom computer numerical control (CNC) machined parts with fast turnaround in the U.S. face serious operational setbacks when delayed components disrupt production throughput or new product launches. For engineering teams and plant leaders operating in high-pressure industries, manufacturing speed now carries the same importance as machining precision and regulatory compliance. Built around …

Wastewater treatment upgrade improves resilience and operational performance Trant Engineering has successfully completed a major upgrade at Little Compton Sewage Treatment Works (STW) for Thames Water, delivering improved operational performance and long-term resilience at the rural wastewater treatment site near Moreton-in-Marsh. The successful project also marks an important return to delivery for Trant Engineering within …

International Sales Meeting at UWT headquarters focuses on future growth in liquid applications Under the motto “Liquid ready?!”, the international team at UWT GmbH came together at the company’s headquarters in southern Germany for the 8th International Sales Meeting (ISM) during the first week of May. The global gathering brought together subsidiaries, sales partners and …

Built for Demanding Ultra-Pure Deionised Water Applications The Cat Pumps XD-Series plunger pumps are purpose-built for one of the most demanding challenges in industrial fluid handling: ultra-pure deionised (DI) water applications.  Designed specifically to overcome the unique difficulties associated with DI water systems, the XD-Series delivers dependable high-pressure performance, long service life and improved operational …

A new separator, pump and mixer system has significantly improved slurry handling operations at Chesterton House Farm, a busy dairy farm located in the Warwickshire village of Harbury near Royal Leamington Spa. Managing slurry from 105 Holstein cows had become an increasing challenge for the farm, with the material often proving too runny for effective …

Liquid flow meter specialist Titan Enterprises has strengthened its organisational performance through targeted process streamlining, operational efficiencies and continued investment in innovation, reinforcing its competitive position across global markets. The company continues to take proactive steps to reduce environmental impact while redesigning products to take advantage of emerging technologies, advanced materials and evolving customer requirements.  …

AkzoNobel has introduced Sikkens Autoclear® Optima, a new high-performance clearcoat developed to help bodyshops improve productivity, maintain premium finish quality and support more sustainable refinishing operations.  Designed specifically for the demands of modern automotive repair environments, the latest addition to the Sikkens range combines rapid processing times, advanced finish performance and energy-efficient drying technology within …

Industrial process heating specialist Babcock Wanson UK has launched a new Hybrid Add-on electric boiler to the UK market, designed to integrate seamlessly with existing gas or oil-fired steam boilers and enable industrial operators to electrify their steam systems without making existing assets redundant. Developed by Standard Fasel, part of the Babcock Wanson Group, the …

Hydro International has expanded its advanced tertiary wastewater treatment capabilities in the UK through a new partnership with Netherlands-based technology specialist Brightwork, strengthening support for water companies facing increasingly strict environmental discharge standards. The partnership will see Hydro International supply and support Brightwork’s tertiary treatment technologies throughout the UK water sector, helping utilities meet tightening …

TL;DR summary: Synthetic lubricants provide better wear protection and thermal stability than conventional mineral oils They can reduce downtime, extend oil drain intervals and lower maintenance costs Improved energy efficiency can help manufacturers reduce operating costs and carbon emissions Synthetic lubricants support sustainability goals and ISO 50001 energy management strategies Real-world industrial case studies show …

TL;DR Summary Box Industrial process simulation software is evolving from isolated engineering tools into integrated digital platforms that support optimisation, operational decision-making and sustainability initiatives across the full lifecycle of industrial processes.Modern simulation environments now enable interoperability between thermodynamic packages, unit operations, optimisation tools and external engineering software through standards such as CAPE-OPEN. This allows …

TL;DR Summary: Selecting the right filter media is critical for achieving efficient and reliable biological wastewater treatment performance. In applications such as trickling filters, submerged aerated filters (SAF), moving bed biofilm reactors (MBBR) and integrated fixed film activated sludge (IFAS) systems, filter media design directly affects biofilm development, oxygen transfer efficiency and operational stability.Research collaborations …

TL;DR Summary Food and beverage production is highly energy intensive, with thermal processes such as pasteurisation, cooking, chilling, fermentation and cleaning accounting for a significant share of operating costs and carbon emissions. With energy costs rising, manufacturers are increasingly focused on improving efficiency across fluid systems, pumping operations and process infrastructure.Process optimisation is becoming a …

TL;DR Summary Box Spray dryers used in pharmaceutical and food industries present a significant explosion risk due to the presence of fine combustible dust, oxygen and ignition sources within a confined environment. The highest risk often occurs when materials are fully dried, as lower moisture content reduces the energy required for ignition. Explosion protection in …

TL;DR Summary Bulk solids segregation is a hidden but critical issue in industrial powder and bulk material handling that can lead to inconsistent product quality, flow blockages, process upsets and costly downtime. It occurs when particles separate by size, density or shape during handling and is driven by mechanisms such as sifting, fluidisation and dusting. …