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Engineers, maintenance managers and operators responsible for keeping critical rotating equipment running are being urged to take a day away from the day job this September, as the AEMT Conference returns with its broadest programme yet of practical engineering insight, technical expertise, and networking opportunities.

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With the submission deadline fast approaching, companies and individuals from across the electro-mechanical maintenance and repair sector are being encouraged to enter the 2026 AEMT Awards, one of the industry's most respected programmes recognising excellence, innovation, and outstanding achievement.

Recent updates to the international standard governing the repair, overhaul, and reclamation of equipment used in hazardous areas have seen notable updates to the Responsible Person role – placing much more responsibility on the function. Karl Metcalfe, Technical Support at the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades, explains how the definition of the role, and its responsibilities, have been clarified and expanded and what those working with a repair specialist should be aware of.

Wayne Rose, Chief Executive of the British Pump Manufacturers Association, outlines the importance of taking a systems-wide approach to improving efficiency in pumping systems and supporting a transition to a low-carbon economy.

With the growth in availability of online condition monitoring solutions, the question of whether online or offline is best, and when each is more appropriate, is increasingly asked. The answer is not that black and white, as Jim Fowlie from Sensor Works explains.

GIL Automation explains why Motor Control Centres are at higher risk of arc flash in harsh, high-power environments in oil and gas operations and outlines the design and operational measures that can dramatically reduce exposure while protecting uptime.

As electromechanical repair specialist Fletcher Moorland celebrates its 80th year in business, Chris Callander spoke with Managing Director, Matt Fletcher, to find out more about the company’s journey, how the work of electromechanical repair businesses has evolved over that time, and the amazing way the team is celebrating the milestone.

Drawing on expert interviews conducted as part of the UK Government’s Post-Implementation Review of the Ecodesign Regulations for Electric Motors and Variable Speed Drives, Thomas Marks, Director General at the Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades, outlines why an automatic motor upgrade might be missing the point, and explains what your alternative options are.

Associate member of the Association of Electrical & Mechanical Trades, and expert in R&D tax credits and reliefs, randd uk, outlines recent changes to the Government’s R&D Tax Credits scheme and explains how companies from a wide range of engineering disciplines can benefit from the incentive.

Schneider Electric’s latest launch aims to give manufacturers better motor visibility, faster fault response and stronger control over efficiency on busy production lines.

See how a switch in shaft grounding technology helped solve persistent bearing failures on a hard-working mining cutter motor.

Find out how a tightly controlled balancing process helped solve a highly magnetised rotor problem for a student rocketry propulsion system.

A time-critical gearbox overhaul restored reliability, avoided costly shaft replacement and got this essential drive component back into service fast.

See how a targeted VSD upgrade helped modernise pump control, improve reliability and return this water site to efficient automatic operation.

Discover how a modern motion drive solution is helping keep a 19th-century steam engine running for visitors, without steam, emissions or permanent changes.

Set beneath Concorde at Manchester Airport, this year’s AEMT Conference will bring together industry leaders, fresh ideas and practical insight for a day focused on collaboration, innovation and growth.

NORD’s latest surface treatment is aimed at hygiene-critical sectors where aluminium drive solutions need to combine wash-down durability with food-safe performance and corrosion resistance.

By combining their respective technologies, WEG and SpinDrive are aiming to support the next wave of industrial motor development with a focus on efficiency, footprint and operational resilience.