Michael Thompson wins Society Artificer of the Year
REME recruit Michael credits positive role models and accepting opportunities given to him.
Hose re-ending: the fallacies behind ‘saving a bit of money’
Fluid power hose re-ending is a dangerous business. Not only does it fly in the face of industry standards, but it can also prove highly destructive… and even lethal if the remade joint fails. Add a lack of warranty and supplier liability and it is hard to understand why the procedure still exists, argues the British Fluid Power Association (BFPA). It explains the rationale behind outlawing the practice and what responsible engineers should do instead
Community spirit
The Environment Agency, along with a variety of partner organisations, is celebrating 10 years of successful soft engineering along rivers in Cumbria, England
Suit up
The International Space Station is a modular space station in the low Earth orbit and just like industrial, commercial and domestic facilities across our planet, it typically needs to be maintained, repaired and upgraded by its residents. External tasks call for some serious personal protective equipment
Lifting (global) standards
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association published the ninth edition of its guide to lifting safety last year. Who is it aimed at and what has changed?
Don't slip up on lubrication
Operatives and engineers must have the relevant knowledge and skills to perform lubrication. That is why comprehensive training is so vital
Pop culture
AG Barr’s factory in Milton Keynes, UK, has worked with consultancy firm MCP to provide shopfloor staff with basic maintenance skills. Enter the ECO warriors
Let software take the strain
OE considers the extent of the application of CMMS (computerised maintenance management system) software, and what gains can be achieved
Sight sensing
Motion amplification is a powerful technique for visualising vibration and other motion in mechanical systems, which can lead to rapid diagnosis of potential problems
Hidden gems
Vibration sensors can monitor the health of different assets, including motors, pumps, compressors and fans. These small, low-cost devices can be a godsend to operators by highlighting potential catastrophic failure via data