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Bosch has the X-LOCK factor

by Jon Whitehouse

The world-first X-LOCK changing system for Bosch grinders means it's never been quicker, easier or safer to change angle grinder accessories.

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Weathering the Storm of Parts Forecasting

by James Goodgame

Jog your memory back to 1987. We all remember, what's labelled as arguably one of the biggest forecasting fails of all time, when Michael Fish wrongly dismissed the worst storm for several hundred years. But similar forecasting fiascos are still happening in industry. And even if there are no trees uprooted, productivity, efficiency and profitability can be blown away in the wind. Here's how ERIKS helped one customer to weather the storm.

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Man and Machine in Perfect Harmony

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You don't have to be an engineer to tell the difference between a machine and a person. For one thing, simply because they're flesh and blood, not metal and oil, people tend to tire easily and potentially sustain repetitive strain injuries. But imagine if you could give a person the strength, reliability and durability of a machine, without turning them into a robot. Then you could ensure health and safety considerations are met whilst also obtaining consistent productivity and still have someone you won't mind sharing a tea break with.

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PPE regulation change: Are you prepared?

by Paul Skade

The PPE Regulation has changed, and not necessarily to something simpler. If you're wondering about your duties and obligations around Personal Protection Equipment since 21 April, this expert update will help you and your colleagues stay on the right side of the regulation, and stay safe too.

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When OEM Means 'Over-Engineered Manufacturing'

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Playing it safe by over-engineering your hydraulic cylinders is not best practice. With the huge range of standard dimensions, configurations and materials available for hydraulic systems, it's perfectly possible to specify the right cylinder for the right duty, to deliver optimum performance at a competitive price, without costly customisation.

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Saving energy: your lightbulb moment

by Jon Whitehouse

Saving energy is an ongoing challenge for industry. Responsible managers are continually searching for new ways to cut kilowatts off their energy use, shave pounds off their power bills, and shrink their carbon footprint into a bargain. So here's an energy-saving idea that can be as easy as changing a lightbulb - literally.

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Reliable performance and clean operation with Festo

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A dosing and packaging line automatically filling pharmaceutical additives performs complex operations, thousands of times a day. Despite the complexity, Festo automation components ensure the line performs reliably all day long, with no side-effects.

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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss has been re-categorised!

by Paul Skade

If you're an employer, you're no doubt already aware of the re-categorisation of Noise-Induced Hearings Loss (NIHL) by the HSE. The change in status from Category 2 to 3 puts NIHL on a par with - for example - falling from height, as a potentially life-changing risk. However, there's much you can do to provide more effective protection, and - where hearing-loss risk is concerned - to change your employees' lives for the better instead.

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Understanding the Four Pillars of Engineered Sustainability from Rexnord

by Alex Mills

Your production assets all have a job to do. But that’s not all you want from them. What about maximising safety? Minimising water use? Reducing energy usage? And all while optimising productivity, of course.  That's why these are four pillars of the Rexnord Engineered Sustainability product program: the program that proves sometimes engineering has all the answers

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The Growing Popularity of Electric Actuation

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Increasingly complex machine requirements are leading manufacturers to consider alternative linear motion technologies, to ensure they are selecting the best solution for their applications.

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