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At this year’s CHEM UK, two Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) seminars highlighted the influence of leaders and their role in forming a safe (or unsafe) working environment.  These talks, titled ‘Safety Panel Discussion: Leaders – it’s time to refocus on process safety management’ and ‘Safety Culture: Key considerations in pharmaceutical... Read more

Instant noodles, a staple of convenience, present unique challenges in maintaining food safety and quality. From the raw ingredients to the final packaging, manufacturers can face risks of metal contamination throughout the whole production process. Metal detection technology offers critical solutions for addressing these risks, helping manufacturers maintain high standards... Read more

Regulatory body Ofwat has announced winners of the Ofwat Innovation Fund’s Water Breakthrough Challenge. The winning companies and projects will solve challenges faced by the industry and will benefit from £42.7m in funds. The projects will see water companies working with 70 partners including research universities, engineering powerhouses, environmental charities and NASA.Between... Read more

A recent collaboration combines a multi-probe over-the-air test system with wireless connectivity that is set to provide a comprehensive evaluation of RF performance.Wi-Fi 7 is a standard designed to achieve high throughput for use cases such as ultra-high-definition video streaming, multi-user AR/VR/XR, and immersive gaming and entertainment. It is already... Read more

In the face of increasing regulatory and environmental pressure, the global fertiliser industry is accelerating its transition toward sustainable manufacturing models.Among the new generation of innovators, Swedish startup Cinis Fertiliser, a green plant nutrition company, has gained attention for its pioneering approach to circular potassium sulfate (K2SO4) production. By upcycling... Read more

In the face of increasing regulatory and environmental pressure, the global fertiliser industry is accelerating its transition toward sustainable manufacturing models.Among the new generation of innovators, Swedish startup Cinis Fertiliser, a green plant nutrition company, has gained attention for its pioneering approach to circular potassium sulfate (K2SO4) production. By upcycling... Read more

In food processing, safety is not just a regulatory checkbox—it’s a critical element of product quality and brand trust. As public expectations and industry standards evolve, process engineers play an increasingly pivotal role in ensuring that manufacturing equipment supports safe, hygienic, and compliant food production environments.This article explores key principles... Read more

Nicola Brittain attended a recent tour of ABB’s Imperial College carbon capture plant and heard how a new AI product, and generative AI more generally, is helping to transform training for chemical engineering studentsLike many large companies, technology megalith ABB works closely with universities to help them provide undergraduate chemical... Read more

No other industry places a wider, more aggressive range of demands on conveyor belts than the recycling industry. Every time a belt needs to be repaired or replaced operators will incur costs, not only direct costs but also lost processing time. Despite this, belt selection is all too often based... Read more

Effective fire and gas detection systems are crucial for ensuring safety within process industries. Historically, the competence required to design and implement these high-integrity systems has often been acquired through informal, on-the-job experience. Recognising the critical need for structured training, recent developments have provided engineers with an opportunity to significantly... Read more

Holcim UK has been part of a trial utilising AI-powered autonomous technology to operate an excavator. The trial, which took place at its Lee Moor sand and gravel quarry in Plymouth, saw a 23 tonne Develon crawler excavator fitted with autonomous technology from Swiss start-up Gravis Robotics. Once set-up and... Read more

On 21st May 2025, engineers and designers from across the UK are invited to Aerospace Bristol for a free, half-day seminar hosted by Altair, exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming the entire engineering lifecycle—from concept to production. Titled “Unlocking AI-Powered Engineering”, this event is the second in Altair’s AI-focused series... Read more

  Instro AI Solutions and the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Cymru have announced the launch of a series of Growth Through Innovation  funded Generative AI trials to explore the impact of AI-powered knowledge assistants in manufacturing.  Manufacturers are invited to apply to the trials, which offer a unique opportunity for them to be at... Read more

UK Power Networks is helping develop and test a new digital platform which could help power lines weather any storm. In collaboration with organisations from across the utility sector and beyond, UK Power Networks is developing a digital platform called CReDO+ (Climate Resilience Decision Optimiser), which aims to help safeguard... Read more

Liebherr and Reycom are collaborating with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to develop and deploy LiRISE®, the next generation of edge AI gateways with scalable security, cutting-edge AI and autonomous applications. LiRISE® is built to withstand harsh environments, pushing software-defined machines and industrial appliances to new heights. “By delivering security-rich, high-performance, and future-ready... Read more