IRTE Northern Centre host talk on vehicle safety systems
Andy Waddington of Spillard Vehicle Safety Systems presented the IRTE Northern Centre’s May Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event.
King concern
Fifth wheel systems that engage the trailer kingpin, as well as drawbar couplings, are simple mechanical connections. They require basic maintenance and training to use safely, but additional equipment offers extra protection. Steve Banner reports on how to maintain, specify and operate them
Licensed to skill
Keeping Biffa's massive UK waste management operations on the move is a man with a mission. Shaun Stephenson has watched the skills levels within both industry as a whole, and the engineering profession in particular, go through a serious decline - one that has impacted his own company as well - and is determined to see that trend reversed.
Acoustic-based machine condition monitoring – methods and challenges
Earlier this year, we were privileged to welcome Dr Gbanaibolou Jombo (CEng MIMechE, FHEA, PHD, MSc, PGCert, BTech) from the University of Hertfordshire, for a captivating live presentation on Acoustic-based Machine Condition Monitoring.
Age concern
A sharp focus on maintenance can result in significant improvements in factory operations, but too many managers struggle to take seriously the upkeep of their plant and equipment, says Ian Vallely
Climate change: on the horns of a dilemma
Seldom does a single study on a solitary branch of science elicit global comment, transcending culture, politics, language, industry – indeed, society in general.
Corporate Partnership Q&A with Francis Mercer
Francis Mercer, Business Development Manager at SOE, discusses our new corporate partner scheme.
Dennis Eagle & CMS Supatrak present to IRTE Ireland North centre
The new Dennis Eagle eCollect electric refuse collection vehicle was the focal point of a presentation for the IRTE Ireland North centre at Transport Training Services in Crumlin.
Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd receives hefty fine for safety breach
Devonport Royal Dockyard Ltd (DRDL) has been fined £666,667 and ordered to pay costs of £27,611.82 after it pleaded guilty in July to offences under Regulation 8 of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998.
Driving Careers Forward: SOE Launches Pioneering Mentoring Platform for Engineers
With a plethora of industry experts ready to mentor, SOE’s new platform connects engineering professionals across various disciplines to share knowledge and inspire growth.