Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Environmental Issues",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release UPS company makes efficiency commitment from
Chloride Power Protection, which we summarised at the time by saying "Demands for environmentally friendly products and services are constantly increasing and, in signing up to a new EU scheme, Chloride has committed itself to meeting these
challenges".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Rail industry looks to the future from
Interfleet Technology: "Thought-leading seminar centres on issues such as improving efficiency of traction energy use and challenges facing the operators".
In December 2007, we covered the news from Technology Innovation Centre
- take a look at KTP programmes bear fruit with innovation prize
which says: "Award recognises the achievements of three Knowledge Transfer Partnership programmes between Morgan Motor Company and the Birmingham City University TIC".
Take a look also at the news release from Nexans, Cable powers berthed ships,
as well as Welding journal focuses on stainless steel from ESAB,
and Filter helps users meet biodiesel standards from FA-ST Filtration Analysis Services Technology.
See also:
Drives cut the cost of fan power
(April 2007)
Large inverter drives fitted on exhaust fans at asphalt coating plants achieve payback in record time
Engineers flock to conference
(April 2007)
Over 120 senior engineering professionals attended this year's MWP Summit conference, held at the Rolls Royce Learning and Development Centre, Derby, UK on 29th March 2007
Sustainable manufacturing in the 21st century
(March 2007)
A one-day conference on Thursday 29th March will cover the main business challenges likely to be faced by engineering companies in the next five years
New chemist joins coolant company
(February 2007)
A chemist who saved a previous employer in excess of GBP 25,000 per annum in activated sludge disposal costs has been hired by Master Chemical
Autodesk VP outlines design process changes
(February 2007)
Autodesk plans to empower customers to experience, change and improve their ideas early in the design process, and save time and money, improve quality and increase innovation
Sustainable manufacturing in the 21st century
(January 2007)
Renishaw will again be lead sponsor for this year's MWP Summit conference being held at the Rolls Royce Learning and Development Centre in Derby, UK, on Thursday 29th March 2007
Rowe Hankins at Railtex 2007
(January 2007)
Innovations in wheel and rail protection at Railtex 2007, Stand R70, Hall N6
Pipeline protection conference calls for papers
(November 2006)
BHR Group's 17th International Conference on Pipeline Protection will be held in Edinburgh from 17th to 19th October 2007
Environmental report wins international award
(November 2006)
The Resource Efficiency KTN has received a prestigious international award for a report that it wrote about a recent DTI Global Watch Technology Mission to Japan
Bearings answer petrochemical demands
(November 2006)
Bearings are specifically designed to provide solutions to the economic and environmental issues facing the chemical and petrochemical processing industry
New technology transfer programme
(July 2006)
UCE Birmingham's Technology Innovation Centre (TIC) has been commissioned to run a major follow-up technology transfer scheme
Compressor keeps the beer flowing
(April 2006)
On-site air compressor solves the problem of cylinder gas storage in the light of the continued discharge of CO2 and new CO2 legislation governing bar cellars
Certification rewards environmental commitment
(February 2006)
PCM has received ISO14001 certification, rewarding three years of active commitment to the continuous improvement of its environmental performance
Shipping protection systems under development
(February 2006)
JLMD's technical department is still working on research and development projects and permanently thinking of ways to adapt its FOR systems on 'dry' cargo vessels
Students use plastics to create vehicle designs
(January 2006)
About 20 students are exploring the potential of such innovations as thermoplastic glazing, plastic body panels and lighting technologies in futuristic vehicles as part of Plasticon competition
Team effort to enable design for compliance
(December 2005)
UGS and Synapsis Technology are to develop a set of solutions to assist companies in the automotive and high tech electronics industries to comply with environmental regulations
Hi-tech gaskets slash the high costs of failures
(November 2005)
Gaskets are a good example of a relatively low-cost item where improved standards can prevent repetitive maintenance problems
Reality check for engineering SMEs
(October 2005)
Renishaw is sponsoring an event designed to appeal to engineering companies that want advance intelligence on the key issues and challenges they will face in the next five years
Service maintains optimum filtration performance
(September 2005)
BOC Edwards is celebrating six years of reliable performance in environmental management and increased uptime on its machine tools, thanks to Filtermist International
Ferrari stars to meet engineers of the future
(June 2005)
Seven-time Formula One World Champion, Michael Schumacher and his Scuderia Ferrari team mate Rubens Barrichello will be on hand at this year's Shell Eco-Marathon UK
Baroness Young to address exhibition delegates
(April 2005)
On Tuesday 24th May, Baroness Young will address both private and public sectors as the NEC plays host to the UK's largest exhibition dedicated to environmental technology and management services
Conference dedicated to blowing agents
(January 2005)
Rapra Technology will host the seventh Blowing Agents and Foaming Processes Conference at the Millennium Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany, on 10th and 11th May 2005
Logger keeps watch over ground vibration data
(January 2005)
AV Technology has successfully completed a five month solar powered ground vibration monitoring project for Oakmayne Properties at a brownfield development site in central London
Environmental certification is good for business
(October 2004)
ISO14001 certification provides internationally accepted proof of sound environmental management practices
Study details new petroleum refining technologies
(July 2004)
Soaring energy requirements are motivating new investments in refining technologies
Seven new databases available online
(July 2004)
STN International, the world's premier online service for sci-tech information, now features seven new databases from the renowned database producer Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (CSA)
Simple design brings repeatable performance
(May 2004)
A new economical series of thermostats feature a simple design to a high quality standard that fulfils the special requirements of heating engineering
Weatherable resin features moulded-in colour
(February 2004)
The Lexan SLX weatherable copolymer resin line now features two new opaque grades specifically designed for injection moulding
Regulatory amendments boost uptake of flow sensors
(February 2004)
The need to conform with new European Commission regulations, combined with increased demand for improved efficiency in process industries are encouraging greater adoption of flowmeters
Oil-free lubrication for compressor bearings
(January 2004)
SKF has successfully developed a range of hybrid bearings for use in compressors, with the refrigerant acting as the lubricant
Speedy access to chain conveyor belts
(October 2003)
Fast-Modul is a series of components from the Beta-Flex C075 line which offer customers a chain conveyor belt that is both excellent value for money and available for quick delivery
Website focuses on automotive sector
(September 2003)
Corus has launched a new website to supply the latest product information for vehicle manufacturers and the automotive supply chain
Pumps to shift oily water
(September 2003)
Hidrostal has recently been awarded contracts to supply screw centrifugal pumps to global players in the petroleum and aviation industries
Report details flame retardants for plastics
(July 2003)
The latest market report from Rapra examines new developments from a range of flame retardant producers