The Scottish Government has released a Diet and Healthy Weight Delivery Plan in order to make sure that the Scottish public is making healthy choices when it comes to food. The plan includes measures to reduce diet-related health inequalities, and ensures that the food environment in Scotland supports healthier choices. Restrictions will be placed on …
A Cumbrian farmer named Giles Mounsey-Heysham has been recognised for his outstanding efforts to promote good habitat and environmental management at his Castletown Estate Farms by the farming and conservation industry. Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) has awarded him the ‘Silver Lapwing Award’, which recognises farmers who go the extra mile to protect and …
Boeing has unveiled its first passenger carrying hypersonic vehicle concept, which, in theory, could fly as fast as Mach 5. The concept was brought forward at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Aviation 2018 conference in Atlanta. The idea is still in its early days and the long term development plan would have commercial …
TouchPad, the international supply chain solutions provider, has launched the new version of ‘TouchAsset’, the company’s manufacturing and distribution asset performance management system. TouchAsset provides greater visibility of company assets and their maintenance, while reducing data entry time and errors. It monitors multiple assets in real time, including production line tooling, distribution centre totes, field …
The fabrication process that joins materials, usually metals and thermoplastics, by causing fusion (melting the base metal) is called welding. It is done by very skilled people as it is a hazardous undertaking where precautions are required. There are different types of welding, used for various jobs in the industry, so let’s find out what …
Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH (SW) will be present at AMB – The World of Mechanical Engineering 2018, taking place in September between the 18th and 22nd in Stuttgart. Ahead of the international exhibition for metalworking, SW offers a preview of its products. SW is expanding its portfolio with an additional plug-and-play- capable manufacturing cell: The complete …
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A new discussion paper outlining the potential for system integration in the critical national infrastructure sphere has been launched by Abloy UK. The paper also asses the vast scope of benefits that could be achieved from a truly integrated way of operating. “With an ever-growing population and greater sustainability and efficiency targets, UK critical national …
A Rail Innovation Centre has been opened by Balfour Beatty, the global infrastructure group, at its Raynesway facility in Derby, UK. The purpose-built centre spans over an area of 450m2 and it will focus on the company’s latest developments in measurement systems, predict and prevent technology, signalling and data science. Bringing together Balfour Beatty’s expertise …
The Best Showcase Award from the FIR e.V. at RWTH Aachen University has been offered to PSI Automotive & Industry GmbH for an innovative showcase in the series production of electric vehicles. The attained showcase proves how vehicle production in quantities of “1” is possible under conditions such as series production. The fully integrated software …
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Two new ultra-luxury expedition ships will be built by Seabourn in partnership with shipbuilders T. Mariotti and Damen, which will collaborate on the construction of the vessels under a common name – Mariotti Damen Cruise. Featuring a new innovative design, the ships are created specifically for the ultra-luxury expedition traveller. The 170 metre, 23,000 gross …
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Voith supports hydropower plant operators in discovering potentially dangerous incidents by detecting sound anomalies, classifying them into warnings and alarms, as well as allocating them to specific equipment, which enables the derivation of information for smarter recommendations and decisions with regard to maintenance and operations. All this is possible with the help of OnCare.Acoustic, an …
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Siemens Mobility Limited has been awarded by Transport for London (TfL) a £1.5 billion contract to design and build 94 new generation Tube trains that will change the experience of millions of Piccadilly line customers. This long-term sustainable investment will support London’s growing population which is set to increase to 10.8 million by 2041, supporting …
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