According to the Siemens True Cost of Downtime report, an hour’s unplanned downtime in 2022 cost manufacturers 50 per cent more than in 2020. This heightened economic impact underscores the critical need for proactive strategies in mitigating downtime risks. In manufacturing, improving…

Achieving Temperature Uniformity In Gas Line Heating Systems ~ How semiconductor manufacturing can benefit from adaptive thermal systems ~ Semiconductor tools with gas lines, fore lines and exhaust lines require precise heating and thermal process control. Traditional systems are complex…

Industrial Servicing Tackles Throwaway Culture by Focusing on Circular Economics  Circular economics is going to be a key focus for global businesses in 2024, according to the President of ABB Electrification Service, Stuart Thompson.  Companies are taking a circular approach…

Investing in a load bank is a decision any organisation relying on backup power systems needs to make. Load banks play a crucial role in testing and maintaining the performance of generators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and other power sources.…

Griffiths Farrans JV has been awarded a contract to deliver a transformational public transport hub as part of Bristol Airport’s largest capital project ever. The £60m investment will create a public transport interchange hub and multi-storey car park to enhance…

For manufacturers, committing to a capital expenditure (capex) project is a big decision. The right choice can reduce costs, improve efficiency, boost productivity and increase profits – the wrong choice can be an expensive mistake which, in the worst cases,…

Leading building and civil engineering contractor, Farrans Construction, has been appointed by Inspired Villages to begin construction of a £45m retirement community in Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire.  Farrans’ first phase of works will include 73 high-quality, bespoke homes for over…

Civ Robotics, a pioneer in developing precise, simple, and efficient land surveying solutions for civil and solar construction, is now spearheading a new era of innovation in the road-marking landscape with the introduction of CivDash. The groundbreaking product marks a…

A brand new ‘Academy’ based at the Bradford College Trinity Green Campus has launched in partnership with Sheffield-based architects, Bond Bryan. The Bond Bryan Academy will see the company’s team of highly skilled professionals serve as guest lecturers, adding vital…