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INDUSTRY NEWSAre we heading forEuropean shortageof engineers?A potential shortage of trained engineers hasbeen confirmed through independent researchby the European Federation of NationalEngineering Associations (FEANI)FEANI has identified that whilsta potential shortage ofengineers varies from countryto country, it seems that in Europe asa whole the number of studentsenrolling in science and engineeringcourses is simply not high enough tosatisfy industry’s current needs.Dave Westbury, engineering andtechnical services manager at SMC inthe UK says: “We are reallyconcerned for the industry that theseresearch findings indicate a reductionof young people selecting engineeringfor their future career.”In view of the need for moreengineers in Europe, FEANI is nowconsidering undertaking a mediafocusedrepositioning campaign tomake European engineering moreattractive to students usingcommunication messages such as,“Engineers Make A World OfDifference” and “Engineers HelpShape The Future”. With a new EU2020 Strategy to help promote andaddress this recruitment problem,FEANI has already confirmed that theemphasis will be to strongly linkengineering and engineers toinnovation.Westbury concludes: “Weapplaud the use of thiscommunications campaign by FEANIto help change the misconceptionsthat some students may have aboutengineering. As an organisation thatdevelops around 40-50 new orupdated products each year andbrings the latest developments in<strong>automation</strong> technology to Europeanstudents through our InternationalTraining Division we also firmlybelieve that both innovation andengineering are inextricably linked.”SMC, which credits its continuedsuccess in Europe to its engineeringstrength, remains firmly committed tohaving the largest fully trainedtechnical sales teams in theirelectro/pneumatic industry sector.www.smcpneumatics.co.ukRS introduces its ownrange of quality productsRS Components (RS) hasintroduced its own range ofproducts, ‘RS Essentials’,designed to deliver major costreductions without ever compromisingon quality. RS has always providedthe widest range of products,competitive pricing and industryleadingservice. Now it has put allthis into its own wide range ofproducts across key technologies. ‘RSEssentials’ offers more choice withcost savings when compared to theleading brands.Over the years, RS has learned alot from its customers and has builtup a vast knowledge-base of whatthey need to operate efficiently andwhat they expect from the productsthey buy. It is this knowledge,together with keeping pace withtechnological developments, whichhas enabled RS to create its hugeown-brand range combining bestvalue with best quality. The ‘RSEssentials’ range comprises over30,000 products.‘RS Essentials’ products providereal value for money. Prices areregularly checked so that they stayahead, and in these difficult timeswhen margins are squeezed, RS saysthat choosing ‘RS Essentials’ will savecustomers money. On average, ‘RSEssentials’ are 20% cheaper thanmanufacturer prices, with some itemsoffering even greater savings.http://rswww.com10INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY • November 2010
www.industrialtechnology.co.ukParker and Brammer’sstrategic partnershipParker Hannifin and Brammerhave signed a strategic pan-European partnershipagreement, which is designed toextend considerably the level ofsupport and product availability thatboth companies offer to customersthroughout the fluid power sector.Initially covering fifteen countriesand targeting growth in key MROmarkets, the new agreement willprovide guaranteed supply of Parkerpneumatic, hydraulic, filtration andinstrumentation components andsystems to key accounts and endusers, in industries includingmanufacturing, process, transport,construction and logistics.Charly Saulnier, Parker HannifinEMEA President, explains: “Thepartnership will enable us to benefitfrom Brammer’s internationalexpertise in commodity managementfor multi-national companies, whilegiving Brammer fast access to ourextensive portfolio of fluid powertechnologies.www.brammer.biz, www.parker.comEaton’s hydraulics helpfree the Chilean minersJust dry it...We have the rightcomponent dryingsolution for yourbusiness.Several of Eaton’s hydraulicproducts were at work on therescue of the 33 miners whohad been trapped more than half amile underground in the San JoséMine in Copiapó, Chile. Eaton‘s Char-Lynn low-speed motors, Eaton andVickers piston pumps, Vickerssectional valves, and Aeroquip hoseand fittings are strung head-to-toe onthe high-powered T130XD hydraulicdrills rig made by Schramm.The T130XD drill rig widened theshaft that was drilled as anevacuation route for the miners. ASchramm T685 drill rig, alsoequipped with Eaton products,drilled the initial bore hole thatlocated the miners, who hadbeen trapped since August 5,when the main mine shaftcollapsed. Eaton’sproducts wereperforming hoist liftand lowering functions on theT130XD drill. The evacuation shaftwas first widened by approximately12 inches and then an additional 14inches as it tunneled its way some2,300 feet (700 meters) belowground.The two Eaton-equipped drill rigswere being used by area Chileancontractors for mining, energy,geothermal and water drilling whenthey were called to duty to help savelives in the mine disaster – withperfect results in the endThe drilling progress was muchfaster than initially expected, and therescue took place after 69 days onOctober 13th. Schramm hadequipment and service personnelon site at the northernChilean copper and goldmine to help in anyway possible.www.eaton.comACI Airknife Drying Solutions are the efficient and costeffective method for surface drying applications.ACI is a leading manufacturer of industrial air movement productsand Airknives are a proven tool wherever elimination of surfacewater is required. For a FREE ON-SITE demonstration, or paybackanalysis please contact us.Find out more at:www.aircontrolindustries.comAir Control Industries LtdWeycroft AvenueMillwey <strong>Industrial</strong> EstateAxminster Devon EX13 5HUUnited KingdomT: +44(0)845 5000 501F: +44(0)845 5000 502E: sales@aircontrolindustries.comAir Control IndustriesNovember 2010 • INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY11
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