Jon Oliver Communications - Marketing Agency. Wolverhampton, West Midlands

A specialist pipe fittings manufacturer is innovatively using two FANUC Robotics robots to increase capacity and remove the physical strain of manual plasma cutting and welding.  Compensating for manufacturing variances, the systems incorporate adaptive path control for plasma cutting and human intervention for real time path control of welding operations. Read full article

The new Garlock SGi Shaft Grounding Bearing Isolator protects motor bearings from electrical damage as well as from lubricant loss and contamination. Maintenance-free, the Garlock SGi bearing isolator combines the proven technologies of Garlock’s GUARDIAN non-sparking bronze labyrinth seal together with an AEGIS™  shaft grounding ring in a single unit. Read full article

Four new apprentices have just started their careers with one of Lichfield’s largest employers, Norgren Limited.  Embarking on the three year apprenticeship, they are continuing Norgren’s long heritage of employing apprentices, from within the local community, to fill the skills gap Read full article

A clear focus on enhancing student experience has been the principal driver for Lancaster University to provide mobile access to university services through one convenient app.  campusM™ by oMbiel Ltd, a specifically designed integrated mobile app for universities, was selected and tasked with deploying a fully functioning system within a twelve week period. Read full article

Garlock Sealing Technologies has introduced a new gasketing material for high-temperature sealing applications. Capable of withstanding temperatures up to 1000°C, THERMa-PUR™ is already being successfully used to seal connectors in bio-mass gasification, marine and land based exhaust systems and mineral and fertiliser processing. Read full article