Engineering

Kongsberg Maritime and a consortium of leading Norwegian maritime companies and research institutions have launched WINTEGRATE, a major research and innovation project aimed at accelerating the adoption of wind propulsion in commercial shipping. The project has been awarded up to NOK 68 million through Norway's Green Platform programme.

Investment in new energy saving processes, the installation of solar panels and a company-wide commitment to becoming 'greener' has paid off for a West Midlands injection moulding specialist. Clarity Plastics, which was formed in 2025 following the acquisitions of Barkley Plastics and LVS, has seen its collective efforts lead to successful accreditation to ISO 14001.

Mabey Hire, the temporary works specialist, has launched its new Technical File, bringing together key technical data, product specifications and supporting information in one convenient, centralised and easy-to-use resource. Designed for engineers, temporary works designers and site teams, the Tech File launch represents a significant investment in improving how customers access information.

The iX7059 Series from Viscom delivers high-performance Inline X-ray Inspection, capable of meeting a wide range of inspection requirements: fast, reliable and with exceptional image quality. Whether dealing with compact assemblies featuring delicate structures, complex electronic modules, or robust high-current components, the systems of the Viscom series are designed for flexible integration into various production environments.

WSP and KPMG have been appointed to provide technical and advisory support to National Highways as it supports the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles' strategic charging infrastructure activity across England's Strategic Road Network. The work will support activity linked to improving access to reliable ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging at key locations on the Strategic Road Network, including motorway service areas.

Rhodes Interform, the UK manufacturer of special-purpose hot and cold forming equipment for metals and composites, has completed the design, build, installation, and commissioning of a bespoke hot-forging production line for bending forklift truck forks at Cascade’s UK plant in Openshaw, Manchester.

From our first day on the job, we are trained to think in systems. To work within defined tolerances and put controls in place long before anything reaches breaking point. Yet when it comes to work-related stress, for many it remains a hidden risk.

British engineering giant JCB is targeting a new land speed record with a 32-foot car powered by its own hydrogen engines. The Staffordshire-based manufacturer, which employs more than 20,000 people worldwide, has spent five years developing hydrogen internal combustion engines as part of a £100 million investment. JCB diggers powered by the technology have just started rolling off production lines.

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