Bedford Pumps contributed to the success of one of the biggest infrastructure projects in Northern Ireland with the installation of six 15 tonne Storm Water pumps, 40 metres underground.

For a small island, on the Western fringes of the European continent, the UK certainly isn't out on a limb when it comes to world class engineering. In fact, Britain's industrial engineering processes are right up there among the best. To prove the point, PIF has taken a look at three examples of manufacturing technology from the Royal Academy of Engineering's...

There are many different types of flow meters available, all which utilise different flow sensing technology. We explain the different types of flow meters, how they work & which applications.

What is Solar Energy? Solar energy is the technology used to harness the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity to power homes, businesses and industry. Solar Energy Applications Solar energy has become such a hot topic that PIF has decided to celebrate ten ingenious solar energy ideas and solar energy applications that are currently lighting...

There are many different types of level sensors available, all which utilise different level sensing technology. We explain the different types of level sensors, how they work & which applications.

Britain's manufacturing industry is suffering from shallow R&D pockets, that's according to a global manufacturing report from KPMG. Whilst the US, Japan and Germany dominate the arena of breakthrough technologies – and China makes a concerted effort to catch up – the UK has been caught napping PIF reports. Uk falls behind in R&D race The...

To coincide with the 44th anniversary of Earth Day, Apple reveals its efforts to combat climate change are genuinely bearing fruit. The tech behemoth posted a YouTube video entitled 'Better' about their environmentally friendly aspirations. In it, CEO Tim Cook's voice over talks about making “changes that will benefit people, as well as the planet.”...

In the field of Microfluidics, technology is on a continuous march to miniaturisation, with a need for reliability and cost effectiveness as the main controlling factors. Experts in Microfluidics, Bürkert talk us through the applications where they excel.

Automation has been a key component of manufacturing for some time now. But with rapid advancements spawning mainstream gadgetry – like Google's driverless cars, mooted robotic soldiers, and 'the internet of things' – PIF reports on whether all this technical wizardry has made life better or worse for the Process Industry. The case against: Rage...

MGA Controls were exhibiting their exclusive resilient and recoil resilient hing check valves at the Pump Centre conference at Telford in May 2014. The PIF team had the opportunity to interview MGA’s Technical Manager, Jason Dean about the Innovative products otherwise known as Swingflex and Surgebuster check valves to find out about them featuring...

The PIF team had the opportunity to interview Technical Sales Manager Colin Heathfield at the recent Pump Centre Conference about their innovative Masterflex® Peristaltic Pump. The Masterflex® Pump is highly suited to applications were contamination is not an option and for applications pumping hygienic or aggressive media.

Metal Works Ltd, Anthony Smith talks to PIF about the V-Lock Automation System which can literally connects anything to anything…whether that be grippers, slides, rotary actuators or guide units, or even aluminum structures of any make.

The PIF team had the opportunity to interview their product specialist Chris Ward from Vacon Drives UK Ltd, about the range of AV Variable Speed Drives they were exhibiting at The Pump Centre Conference in Telford, UK.

Vacon are one of the largest manufacturers of AC Drives in the world. Their range of intelligent Variable Speed Drives are found in challenging applications around the globe. Due to the innovative design & features, their AC Drives are especially suited for decentralised applications and outdoor applications.

Parker's extensive range of AC and DC drives are designed & developed with innovation in mind. Parker focus on Flexibility, Reliability & Simplicity in their AC Drive designs and concentrate on addressing key customer features and benefits which will delivers real value.

They say the pen is mightier than the sword. Well, thanks to a new 'wonder material' it seems it's the humble pencil that could truly give us the mightiest manufacturing weapon of all. We are of course referring to Graphene, the so-called supermaterial that stems from humble beginnings but packs an enormous punch in the productivity stakes. This...

This article introduces the features and benefits of the Masterflex® Peristaltic Pump from Cole-Parmer, you can also watch an interview which PIF filmed at the recent Pump Centre conference with Cole-Parmer technical expert - Colin Heathfield. As market leaders of pumping solutions in hygienic & pharmaceutical applications, Cole-Parmer offer a range...

Nuclear Power Nuclear power. It’s at once an emotive and divisive issue. So PIF has taken an in-depth look, to put you firmly in the picture. What is a nuclear power plant? According to the World Nuclear Association (WNA), the international organisation that promotes nuclear energy and supports industry producers: “Nuclear power plants use the...