5th August 2026
Maintaining hygienic flow conditions in purified water (PW) and water for injection (WFI) sub-loops, a critical challenge is minimising the biofilm risk. Traditional approaches like monitored T-valve systems fail to guarantee consistent conditions, while the geometry of Coriolis flow meters aren’t typically optimised for hygiene.
9th July 2026
As the UK accelerates towards large-scale, low-carbon hydrogen production, electrolysis processes are taking centre stage. This is placing increased demand on energy efficiency to optimise the viability and sustainability of hydrogen yield. Valves and sensors designed specifically for the demands of electrolysis are vital to optimise efficiency, and they also have a critical role in ensuring system safety.
4th June 2026
As digital infrastructure expands to support AI, cloud computing and continuous connectivity, sustainability is becoming a defining challenge for data centre operators. While significant attention is paid to power-hungry processors and large-scale cooling systems, a quieter source of energy consumption lies in the thousands of small components working continuously in the background.
19th May 2026
Designing and building pharmaceutical processes or skids demands close coordination between mechanical, electrical and instrumentation, and automation engineering teams. Fragmented design and vendor selection can introduce challenges in integration and validation.
7th May 2026
Flow control specialist Bürkert has released a new system that optimises gas pressure control precision for hygienic processes. Designed for food and beverage producers as well as pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical manufacturers where product quality and safety are critical, Bürkert’s new Type 8880 system has improved gas pressure control with ten-times faster response.
22nd April 2026
In data centres, direct-to-chip liquid cooling relies on fast-acting valves to regulate coolant flow and protect servers from overheating. Yet across server racks operating 24/7, the cumulative energy demand of continuously energised solenoid valves presents cost and sustainability challenges.
7th April 2026
Flow control specialist Bürkert has released a new pressure-relief valve that protects sensitive components in fluidic systems against high pressure peaks, and also provides media separation for use with aggressive or sensitive liquids. Designed for analysis, biotech, and laboratory applications, Bürkert’s new Type 5550 valve enables full liquid isolation, keeping fluids free from contamination and preventing loss of expensive substances.
26th March 2026
Water is one of the most crucial resources in food processing and manufacturing. From ingredient blending and product washing to steam generation and clean-in-place (CIP) systems, consistent water quality underpins both product safety and brand reputation.
11th March 2026
Often misunderstood, steam powers a wide range of modern industrial processes, from precision industrial-scale cooking through to electronics manufacturing. Getting steam control right is critical, not just for application performance, but also for efficiency, maintenance, and safety requirements.
24th February 2026
In 2022, more than 30,000 people in the UK were undergoing kidney dialysis. For every one of those patients, water quality is not a background consideration but a frontline safety issue. Dialysis machines rely on large volumes of treated water, and any trace contaminants that remain can pass directly into the bloodstream. Among the most critical of these contaminants is chlorine.