For many OEMs and machine builders, energy efficiency has historically taken a back seat in favour of focusing on the overall efficacy and reliability of machines. Gareth Jones, Local Division Manager – Drives at ABB, takes a look at why the dial is starting to shift, and why energy performance is increasingly becoming a key differentiator.

The global transport sector remains a significant contributor to the planet’s pollution, responsible for approximately 20 percent of the world’s total CO2 emissions. Within this sector, three-quarters of the carbon footprint originates from road-based travel, including buses, trucks and other vehicles. To curb emissions effectively and attain broader environmental objectives, a pivotal shift is needed.

Backwards engineering is a vital strategy in the engineering toolkit, especially when dealing with intricate systems where the root cause of a problem is not immediately evident. Recent work performed by Stressman Engineering to find the root cause of excessive vibrations on a Norwegian oil rig offers a case in point.

In industries that work with potentially dangerous gases and substances, risk-mitigating strategies are critical. High-quality HVAC systems can provide peace of mind to those working on shop floors near volatile substances, such as hydrogen. Here, Mark Gallifant, Elta Fans Applied Technology’s Business Development Manager, explains how collaboration and teamwork helped solve a critical problem at Helical Technology.

Efficiency is not just a buzzword. For industrial businesses, improving the efficiency of electrical systems is crucial for reducing expenditure – particularly in an environment where energy costs remain sky-high. Here, David Strain, Technical Director of Technidrive, takes a deep dive into the energy-saving potential of pumping applications.

All the way back in 1860, Abraham Lincoln referred to the potential of wind power. “Of all the forces of nature, I should think the wind contains the largest amount of motive power,” he said. Now, wind turbines are running across the globe, generating renewable energy for millions, but what keeps them going? Here, Andrew Keith, Director of Power Prove, explains why rigorous testing is so important in keeping wind farms online.

Picture this: you’re the Prime Minister of a G7 country. Every day brings news of the devastation wrought by climate change: extreme weather, frequent flooding, catastrophic wildfires, rapidly declining animal populations, the list goes on. By all accounts, things are looking, if you’ll allow me a little hyperbole, not great.

2023 will be a test for businesses' corporate social responsibility (CSR) principles, reports Harvard Business Review (HBR). The key question will be whether companies can uphold their CSR commitments and investments during an economic downturn: are they “deeply ingrained values,” asks HBR, “or, in fact, only hobbies to be enjoyed in economic fair weather”?