Thermal fluid systems are often perceived as low maintenance because of their stability and reliability, operating effectively a closed-loop system with minimal intervention. However, with rising operational costs, changing environmental regulations and increased competition, uptime and process efficiency are more…

~ How air leakage is leaving a hole in the pockets of manufacturers ~ Here, Libby Peacock, compressed air expert at Rubix, explains why production facilities across the continent are costing manufacturers more than necessary, and what they can do…

The widespread use of refrigerants like HCFC-22 (R22) presents a significant environmental challenge. HCFC-22 is a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential (GWP) much higher than CO₂ (one molecule of R22 has a global warming impact 1,810 times…

A groundbreaking initiative designed to lift vulnerable households out of fuel poverty has added UrbanChain to its project team.  SHIELD (Smart Heat and Intelligent Energy in Low-income Districts) is a £5.4m funded scheme focused on reducing the energy bills and…

The Adfield events team worked with the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) to ensure they organised an unforgettable Archies awards dinner. On the evening of 14 September, close to 400 of the material handling industry’s best and brightest attended the…

Richard Wingate, UK Managing Director, Engineering Services at Rubix explains why inefficient motor-driven systems are probably costing your business money – and what to do about it.  The manufacturing industries were early adopters of energy management systems for obvious reasons…

KnitMesh Technologies, a leading manufacturer of knitted wire mesh products, announced a major milestone in their commitment to advancing green hydrogen production. The company has made a significant investment in the world’s largest wire knitting machine, capable of knitting mesh…

LISI AEROSPACE, part of the LISI Group, has appointed Equity Energies to deliver bespoke energy management and decarbonisation solutions to further advance its Net Zero progress in the UK.  LISI AEROSPACE is a worldwide leading manufacturer of high-tech metal structural…

Sustainability, resilience and human-centric development are the core principles underpinning Industry 5.0, also known as the fifth industrial revolution. This concept is core to the European Green Deal and countries like Italy are already adopting it into legislation. Reinaldo Stuart Junior, Director at WEG Automation Europe,…

From the EU’s National Emission Ceilings Directive to the Clean Air Act in the United States, several major global powers have taken bold steps to reduce pollutants in the air around us. Why, then, is the second suggested Google search…