ifm introduces the UGT3 - a full-metal ultrasonic sensor designed to excel in the most demanding industrial environments. Combining exceptional durability with advanced ultrasonic technology, the UGT3 combines precision, reliability and toughness in extreme conditions.

Three aspects of sensor technology are particularly important in image processing for industrial automation: performance, flexibility and usability. Simple Vision sensors meet these requirements. They are as easy to operate as optical sensors, plus they are as powerful as camera systems. Leuze offers this concept as a quick and straightforward introduction to vision technology.

Previous approaches and models used to boost food production to meet the rising global demands are no longer able to keep pace. This has made it even more imperative for food processors to explore innovative technology and tools that maximise space utilisation, minimise waste, enhance productivity and optimise costs, says Phil Brown, Sales Director at Fortress Technology Europe.

Ishida has launched its latest development in X-ray technology, the IX-PD-Poultry (IX-PD-45A2-P), which will help manufacturers take high-speed bone detection to a new level of accuracy.

In the world of fish products, including fish fingers, cakes, sticks and tenders, the journey from ocean to table is full of rough waves and challenges, but none is more critical than best upholding the safety and quality of the final product, as Miriam Krechlok, segment marketing manager at Mettler-Toledo explains.

The food and beverage industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by the need for greater efficiency, regulatory compliance and sustainability. Central to this is the way manufacturers generate and manage heat for critical processes, and Watlow has produced a white paper looking at how electrification can drive a sustainable shift in thermal management.

Variable frequency drives (VFDs) play a crucial role in enhancing pump systems by significantly improving their efficiency. These devices manage the speed of the pump motors, allowing for better control and reduced energy consumption, as the experts at Lenze explain.

New from ifm is the AL52xx IO-Link air box series, a solution for decentralised pneumatic actuator control. These modules are designed to improve industrial efficiency, simplify system integration, and set new benchmarks in functionality and energy efficiency, all within a robust and compact design.

Now available from Lasnek, the premier manufacturer of stainless steel cable management products, is the latest range of printer enclosures designed to house industrial printers in production areas that require stringent hygienic cleaning procedures.

Chris Ferriday, business line manager for process cooling solutions at Atlas Copco, looks at how Seasonal Energy Performance Ratio (SEPR) is redefining energy efficiency in process cooling.