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Testing keeps the turbines going round

31/10/2023

All the way back in 1860, Abraham Lincoln referred to the potential of wind power. “Of all the forces of nature, I should think the wind contains the largest amount of motive power,” he said. Now, wind turbines are running across the globe, generating renewable energy for millions, but what keeps them going? Here, Andrew Keith, Director of Power Prove, explains why rigorous testing is so important in keeping wind farms online.

Crossing the chasm from R&D to production

01/09/2023

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, companies face the challenge of rapidly transforming innovative ideas from the research and development (R&D) stage into viable, volume production processes. However, it is essential to approach this transition in a sustainable manner that considers the environmental impact and ensures long-term success.

The growth and importance of the space sector on the UK economy

25/07/2023

The UK space sector is emerging as a major driver of economic success in recent years with one of the highest growth rates of any sector. The UK space sector grew five percent or £1bn last year, with employment up by nearly 1,800 jobs in the sector and an influx of 300 new space organisations, according to the latest Size & Health of the UK Space Industry report. This against a global sector growth of only 1.8 percent and an overall downturn in many related engineering fields.

Don't just paper over the cracks: Unleashing the power of systems solutions

17/05/2023

Behind every product request, there is, or should be, a business objective. Failure to keep that objective in mind often leads to papering over the cracks: superficial fixes that don't address the underlying issues.

Increasing supply chain sustainability

31/03/2023

Supply chain customers are increasingly demanding that their suppliers quantify environmental aspects themselves, using key performance indicators to identify areas of alignment and opportunities for improvement.

Test Measurement Features

Testing keeps the turbines going round

Crossing the chasm from R&D to production

The growth and importance of the space sector on the UK economy

Don't just paper over the cracks: Unleashing the power of systems solutions

Increasing supply chain sustainability