April/May 2025 www.pwemag.co.uk Plant & Works Engineering | 05 Editor: Aaron Blutstein t| 01732 370340 e| editorial@dfamedia.co.uk Content Sub Editor: Leslah Garland t| 01732 370340 e| leslah.garland@dfamedia.co.uk Sales Director: Damien Oxlee t| 01732 370342 e| damien.oxlee@dfamedia.co.uk Sales Manager: Sara Gordon t| 01732 370341 e| sara.gordon@dfamedia.co.uk Sales Manager: Andrew Jell t| 01732 370347 e| andrew.jell@dfamedia.co.uk DFA Direct: Damien Oxlee t| 01732 370342 e| damien.oxlee@dfamedia.co.uk Production Manager & Designer: Chris Davis e| chris.davis@dfamedia.co.uk Marketing Manager: Hope Jepson e| hope.jepson@dfamedia.co.uk Reader/Circulation Enquiries: Perception t| +44 (0) 1825 701520 e| cs@perception-sas.com Financial: Finance Department e| accounts@dfamedia.co.uk Managing Director: Ryan Fuller e| ryan.fuller@dfamedia.co.uk Published by: DFA Media Group 192 The High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BE t| 01732 370340 e| info@dfamedia.co.uk w| www.pwemag.co.uk Official Supporters: Printer: Warners, UK © Copyright 2025, DFA Manufacturing Media Ltd ISSN 0262-0227 PWE is a controlled circulation magazine, published 11 times a year. Please contact DFA Media with any subscription enquiries. Paid subscriptions are also available on an annual basis at £100.00 (UK) or £170.00 (Overseas) P+P included. The content of this magazine, website and newsletters do not necessarily express the views of the Editor or publishers. The publishers accept no legal responsibility for loss arising from information in this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be produced or stored in a retrieval system without the written consent of the publishers. COMMENT 3 NEWS 6 A round-up of what’s happening in industry. SMART MANUFACTURING WEEK 2025 10 INSIGHT 12 MAINTENANCE MATTERS - INCORPORATING PROBLEM SOLVER 14 Focus on: CMMS/ Plant & Asset Management CMMS platforms are evolving, but integrating AI, IoT, and machine learning remains a major challenge. PWE reports. PROCESS, CONTROLS, & PLANT 20 Focus on: Compressed Air/ Seals, Bearings & Lubrication Terry Collier, Training and Development Officer at the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) outlines the importance of the safe use of compressed air. ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 26 Focus on: Boilers, Burners, & Controls/ Net Zero Thermal fluid heaters are increasingly popular for their energy efficiency, versatility, and precise temperature control. Etienne Fourie reports. HANDLING & SAFETY MATTERS 32 Focus on: Health & Safety Managing Zone 2 environments can be complex and costly, requiring careful attention to safety and compliance. PWE reports. SPECIAL FOCUS HIRE EQUIPMENT 36 INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND MAINTENANCE 38 POWER QUALITY MANAGEMENT 39 PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY 42 Contents 12 36 26 32 BCAS official media partner
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