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Sulzer is launching a new end-to-end licensed technology – CAPSULTM – for the continuous manufacturing of polycaprolactone (PCL), a biodegradable polyester often used in the packaging, textile, agricultural and horticultural industries.

An updated innovation accelerator has been launched by Spring as part of a multi-year effort to remove the barriers to mobilising trials at pace within the water sector. The new Spring Accelerator calls for implementable innovations for water companies to trial, progress and adopt in collaboration, working to deliver ambitions set out in the 2050 Water Innovation Strategy.

Global water technology company, Xylem has announced the launch of the Flojet N-Fuser – a new gas infusion system engineered to deliver inline and on demand infusion in beverage dispensing systems.

Matching the right elastomer to an application is key to ensuring an o-ring’s optimal performance and mitigating premature failure. One critical factor to consider is resistance to process fluids.

Regular pump system maintenance is essential to prevent significant cost and reputational issues. Thomas Marks, General Manager at the Association for Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) looks at several issues that poor pump maintenance can lead to and outlines some of the key steps that can be taken to minimise the chance of them emerging.

Global market intelligence firm Interact Analysis recently made some revisions to its global manufacturing outlook forecast. According to the company’s latest research, the outlook for global manufacturing is bleak, and this looks set to continue throughout 2024 into early 2025.

The global hydraulic pumps market size reached US$ 10.7 billion in 2022. Revenue generated by hydraulic pump sales is likely to hit US$ 11.2 billion in 2023. Sales are poised to soar by 4.0% CAGR over the forecast period between 2023 and 2033. Sales are anticipated to reach US$ 16.6 billion by 2033.

Water companies have set out 2025-2030 leakage ambitions that, if achieved, would put them among the top five performing countries in Europe. With higher operational costs and resource challenges to factor in, the supply chain can offer a more efficient route to success, writes Barbara Hathaway, Ovarro.

Plenary vote on the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive sets a difficult course for Europe’s water future as MEPS choose to significantly dilute Extended Producer Responsibility

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, global market leader for sophisticated and innovative applications in sealing technology and electromobility, offers a real alternative to traditional PTFE solutions with its innovative high-performance “98 AU 30500” material.