New 3 and 4 wheel electric forklifts from Hyster

Hyster Europe has extended its range of electric counterbalance lift trucks with the introduction of nine new three- and four-wheel forklift models for lifts up to 3.5 tonnes. The Hyster® J1.5-3.5UT four-wheel and J1.6-2.0UTT three-wheel electric forklifts are the latest models to join the Hyster® UT series. Designed to be simple to use and easy […]

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All-Composite EV Wheel Moves to Next Phase of Development With Pilot Production Run by the End of the Year

ACRIM-Wheel, the world’s first commercially viable, low cost, lightweight, all composite wheel for niche and electric vehicle applications, moves to the next phase of development with the manufacture of fifty wheels by the end of the year.  Additionally, three full vehicle sets are destined for proving on MOTIV®, a unique and versatile autonomous mobility vehicle […]

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Hyster launches 7-9 tonne integrated lithium-ion lift trucks

Hyster has launched its new J7.0–9.0XNL forklift series with fully integrated lithium-ion batteries. The zero-emissions electric lift trucks with 7-9 tonnes of lift capacity offer comparable diesel engine performance, and rapid opportunity charging. Achieving 100% charge in just 80 minutes, the new trucks have high voltage lithium-ion batteries and the endurance to support three shift […]

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Kastus® launches a new generation of antimicrobial and antiviral screen protectors proven to block surface bacteria and human Coronavirus

The Covid-19 virus outbreak has changed the world’s attitude towards hygiene and especially shared touch surfaces. This is our new normal. Hard surfaces such as touchscreens have been identified as part of the cross contamination problem. Irish company Kastus® are proud to launch a new range of commercial antimicrobial and antiviral screen protectors as businesses […]

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AIDA Engineering Manufacturing Face Masks

8-6-20, AIDA Engineering, metal stamping press manufacturer in Sagamihara, Japan and parent company of AIDA-America in Dayton, OH, USA, has always held health and safety at the heart of it values. Investing in machinery and resources to produce face coverings at its Sagamihara, Japan facility is one of ways the company is proving this. AIDA […]

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Three ways micromotors are helping save the environment

You’d never leave your refrigerator door open at home. Not only would this mistake spoil your dinner plans, but it would also be a massive waste of energy. So why do we often find doorless fridges in supermarkets? Refrigeration in these stores hasn’t always been particularly energy efficient, but micromotors are helping to make an […]

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New MultiSwiss helps key partner progress medical turning

As changing demographics, an ageing global population, technology and innovation transform the medical sector, Wheeling, Illinois based Swiss Precision Machining (SPM) Inc. counts on Tornos in its pursuit of excellence. As a key supplier to the Medtech industry, SPM’s recent acquisition of two new MultiSwiss machines advances its legacy of precision and boosts its productivity. […]

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Round Bottom Tubes Suitable for Sample Homogenization

Manufactured from highest medical grade polypropylene, Micronic 1.40ml round bottom tubes are proven to be an industry standard solution for many laboratory processes. The tubes provide an affordable way to improve sample storage, handling, screening and logistics. Many laboratories use the 1.40ml tubes for short-term storage or intermediate processes such as sample analysis or homogenization […]

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Aurrigo’s autonomous breakthroughs land Autocar ‘Innovation’ Award

A Coventry-based driverless vehicle specialist has beaten off some of the world’s largest car brands and manufacturers to secure Autocar’s Innovation Award. Aurrigo, which is set to start its first autonomous shuttle trial at Cambridge Business Park in October, was recognised by the car magazine for the way it has made major breakthroughs with its […]

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