Against a backdrop of ageing infrastructure, unpredictable weather, regulatory pressure, and workforce shortages, Grundfos has announced the launch of its Grundfos Connect digital portfolio in the UK – a comprehensive suite of digital solutions designed to simplify operations, ensure reliable performance, and maximise ROI for water utilities and irrigation operators. The Challenge Facing UK Water Utilities The UK water […]
SMC has opened its Japan Technical Center (JTC) in Kashiwa City, in the greater Tokyo area. This is the company’s main global R&D hub — the place where new products get developed and tested before they reach customers worldwide. What the Center Actually Does The JTC runs across three connected buildings with research facilities and […]
Drive technology specialist Flender has introduced a new generation of gear couplings, setting a higher benchmark for performance, compactness, and efficiency in industrial power transmission. ⚙️ What Makes This a “New Standard”? The standout feature of this new gear coupling design is its exceptionally high torque density—meaning it can transmit more power in a smaller […]
In a major move to strengthen Brazil’s renewable energy infrastructure, ANDRITZ has secured a contract from AXIA Energia to modernize the Itumbiara hydropower plant—one of the largest in the country. 🌍 A Major Hydropower Asset The Itumbiara plant, located between Goiás and Minas Gerais, has been in operation since 1980 and has a total installed […]
In demanding industries like mining and construction, precision and reliability are critical—especially in rock blasting operations. To address these challenges, SEEPEX has introduced its BN progressive cavity pumps with Smart Joint Access (SJA), designed to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve operational control. At the heart of this innovation is a large inspection opening in […]
Pump technology specialist KNF has introduced a new generation of intelligent diaphragm pump features, designed to deliver precise control over flow, pressure, and vacuum, along with highly accurate dosing capabilities. At the core of this innovation are four key functionalities: These intelligent features use advanced sensors and motor control technology to maintain exact setpoints, allowing […]
Engineering software specialist Advanced Design Technology (ADT) is applying machine learning (ML) and inverse design techniques to significantly improve the efficiency and performance of centrifugal pumps. These technologies are transforming the traditional pump design process by enabling engineers to rapidly explore design alternatives and identify optimal configurations with far greater accuracy and speed. Accelerating Pump […]
AUMA’s new RSTX 100 remote control is a convenient yet highly capable way to operate AUMA actuators on site, saving staff time and resources in their busy daily lives. AUMA’s new RSTX 100 remote control offers safe and convenient operation of AUMA actuators on site.(Image source: AUMA Riester GmbH & Co. KG) The RSTX 100 […]
Increased efficiency and quality assurance are just two of many topics relevant to industrial manufacturing. Against this backdrop, preeflow by ViscoTec is now releasing new features for the eco-CONTROL EC200 2.0 that will benefit all users in the future. In general, preeflow control units simplify every dispensing process. They are perfectly suited for all dispensers […]
The rapid global expansion of artificial intelligence is set to drive a 129% increase in water demand across the AI value chain by 2050, according to new research by Xylem and Global Water Intelligence (GWI). Watering the New Economy: Managing the Impacts of the AI Revolution provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of how AI […]
The pump industry is an enormous industry and plays a critical role in almost every facet of our lives. Water supply, fire protection, oil & gas, power plants, waste water treatment, sump pumps at homes, processing chemicals, foods & pharmaceuticals, and many more.
