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ABB unveils revolutionary propulsion concept to significantly increase ship efficiency

Wed, 31 May 2023 15:50:14 +0300

ABB today introduced ABB Dynafin™, propulsion system designed to break new ground for efficiency in the marine industry. Inspired by the dynamic motions of a whale’s tail, the concept is the result of over a decade of research, development, and testing.

Production of electrofuels from green hydrogen and captured carbon is demonstrated at VTT Bioruukki

Wed, 31 May 2023 15:11:43 +0300

Drastic reductions in the carbon dioxide level of the atmosphere are needed to curb climate change. Carbon capture and utilization of captured carbon in new products can play a key role in replacing emission intensive fossil products.

The rise of maintenance droids

Wed, 24 May 2023 10:53:54 +0300

A popular vision of a future with robots was created by the immensely popular Star Wars movies. The word “droid” is so ubiquitous that it is hard to believe the word was created and trademarked by George Lucas, the films’ director. In fact, Star Wars robots have motivated real science. As an example, NASA’s personal satellite assistant was inspired by the lightsaber training droid used by Luke Skywalker. If a minor droid in Star Wars can influence NASA, can R2-D2 and BB-8, the movies’ two nonanthropomorphic robots, have an effect on how we conduct repairs?

Tips for improving the efficiency and reliability of your motor-driven systems

Wed, 24 May 2023 10:42:30 +0300

Balancing plant maintenance costs and activities with the need to achieve production goals is a daily challenge for most maintenance professionals. Since the motor-driven system is often a critical component in this dynamic, let’s look at some best practices to help it achieve those goals and meet customer demands.

Thermal cleaning, no alternative but a better way to clean

Wed, 24 May 2023 10:01:05 +0300

It is actually quite simple to achieve good cleaning quality. After all, if the cleaning method deployed succeeds in pulverising the organic contamination to only a few percent of the original amount and that in the form of easily removable dust, achieving high cleaning quality is child's play. While this all sounds very simple, is it also achievable in practice?

Rejlers heads electrical and automation design for Norway’s longest railway bridge

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:59:58 +0300

Rejlers heads electrical and automation design for Norway’s longest railway bridge

Hynion AS and H2X Global Ltd. team up to fuel the future of transportation

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:59:44 +0300

Hynion AS, the top hydrogen fuel supplier in Scandinavia, has entered into partnership with H2X Global Ltd., the leading Australian manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

SSAB and Loimua to study use of waste heat in the district heating network

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:59:26 +0300

SSAB and Loimua, which produces and supplies district heating, have agreed to study the use of waste heat from SSAB Hämeenlinna in the local district heating network.

Drone Roof Inspection Market to reach USD 645.3 million by end-2033

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:58:55 +0300

The global drone roof inspection market share is estimated to be US$ 171 million in 2023 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 14.2% during the forecast years of 2023-2033, states market research and competitive intelligence provider Fact.MR.

Global Logistics Robots Market Report 2023: Increase in the number of logistics and warehousing companies incorporating robots is driving growth

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:58:47 +0300

The global logistics robots market size reached US$ 15.2 billion in 2022. Looking forward, Research and Markets expects the market to reach US$ 58.6 billion by 2028, exhibiting a CAGR of 25.22% during 2022-2028.

Staffordshire University partners with UK firm to monitor water for deadly bacteria

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:58:31 +0300

Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom is helping SAS Water to develop a new product to prevent the spread of deadly bacteria Legionella. If left undetected in water supplies, Legionella can grow to dangerous levels and cause the respiratory infection Legionnaires' disease.

The global construction equipment rental market size valued at USD 187.46 billion in 2022; expected to expand at an annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6....

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:58:16 +0300

Construction and mining operations have been sparked in emerging economies around the world by the increase in government spending on the development of public infrastructure.

Outsourcing analysis of key plant data helps to increase efficiency, reliability and profitability

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:57:16 +0300

Vladimir Nitu, connected services manager at Emerson, explains how highly secure connections to plant automation systems and intelligent field instruments are enabling automation companies to provide remote monitoring services, helping processing companies and manufacturers to achieve significant operational benefits without having to develop in-house data analysis expertise.

Asset management at its best

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:57:08 +0300

To be able to respond to current developments and trends in society, it is of vital importance for organizations to focus on the sustainable employability of assets.

EFNMS appoints Dr. Diego Galar as secretary and director of industry relations on the board of directors

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:57:01 +0300

Diego Galar, Professor in Operation and Maintenance Engineering at Luleå University of Technology, was elected by the General Assembly of the European Federation of National Maintenance Societies (EFNMS) in April as Secretary and Director of Industry Relations on the Board of Directors.

EuroMaintenance highlights the growing need for sustainable practices in asset management

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:56:03 +0300

We recently had the privilege of attending EuroMaintenance 2023 in Ahoy Rotterdam, thanks to an invitation extended by the European Federation of National Maintenance Societies (EFNMS).

EuroMaintenance: A great venue for all involved with asset and maintenance management

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:55:45 +0300

EuroMaintenance is a great venue for all involved with asset and maintenance management in one way or another.

Swedish maintenance industry looks boldly to the future

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:55:37 +0300

The Swedish Maintenance Society (SVUH) celebrated its 50th birthday in 2019. For the Society it is important to remain at the forefront of the maintenance industry, and to overcome the challenges of the time stronger than ever.

Solving the impossible problem of surging methane emissions

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:55:32 +0300

The year is 2020. Billions of people across the globe sit in lockdown as scientists desperately try to find a cure to the pandemic that has brought the world to a standstill. And sustainability – until the pandemic hit, the defining megatrend of our time – is largely pushed out of the headlines. Flights are grounded. Manufacturers shutter their factories. Daily commutes and school runs stop dead, almost overnight. And methane emissions continue to rise.

An integrated approach to infrastructure integrity

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:55:22 +0300

In a pilot project, the transmission system operator (TSO) ONTRAS investigated the requirements for critical infrastructure. The Leipzig-based TSO worked with the experts from TÜV SÜD to design a security concept that permanently and effectively supports the criteria of the Catalogue of IT Security Requirements published by Bundesnetzagentur, Germany’s federal network agency.

Finnish engineers create novel sensor technology to prevent hot car deaths

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:55:16 +0300

Finnish engineers have developed a sensor-based system that can help save tens of thousands of children – and even pets – locked up in cars, intentionally or accidentally, from heat-related deaths each year. The new PictM™ technology is a solution to calls from US and European safety regulators' that new rules be implemented mandating child presence detection (CPD) systems in new cars. This will help avoid senseless heat-stroke deaths of unattended children.

Occupational safety and health cooperation in maintenance at mining sites

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:55:06 +0300

Maintenance activities are one of the most critical safety and health factors in all industries, but especially in mining. Well-managed proactive maintenance leads to cost-efficient, accident-free, smooth operations at mining sites.

"The industrial Internet is the foundation of intelligent mines"

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:20:06 +0300

The intelligent mine solution builds virtual mines act as the digital twins of physical mines underground.

Robot project brings autonomous cooperation a step closer for oil and gas operators

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:17:03 +0300

Rockwell Automation leverages IoT, gamification, and digital twin technologies to implement a Robotic Supervision System for TotalEnergies.

Fortum opens Europe’s largest closed-loop hydrometallurgical battery recycling facility

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:13:47 +0300

“The demand for recycled battery materials is set to increase dramatically over the next five to ten years as the green energy transition speeds up."

Wärtsilä, Höegh LNG and partners receive funding for major clean energy initiative

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:11:00 +0300

The objective of the project is to enable ammonia to be converted back to hydrogen at the receiving destination.

How and why IoT enhances manufacturing safety

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:59:36 +0300

In manufacturing, safety is of utmost importance. It is a critical issue that affects not just individual workers, but the larger system in which they operate. Besides injuries and accidents, unsafe workplaces affect productivity, morale, and turnover. That’s why manufacturers are always looking for ways to improve safety and reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.

Global $82 Billion Predictive Maintenance Market Outlook to 2031

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:23:37 +0300

According to a research paper by Research and Markets the global predictive maintenance market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 31.9% during the forecast period, i.e., 2022-2031.

Carbonaide raises EUR 1.8 million to make manufacturing concrete carbon negative

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:21:00 +0300

This VTT spin-out is building the world's first industrial pilot production line that can make carbon-negative concrete using industrial side streams and carbon dioxide (CO2) capture, utilization and storage technology – Carbonaide now aims to disrupt the USD 130 billion/year global market of precast concrete.

Regular preventive maintenance is impelling the growth of the electric motor maintenance market

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 21:16:47 +0300

A research and markets research paper on utilisation of electric motors shows significant growth in various sectors due to increasing automation.