Christoph Dorigatti, Vice President Global Business Development at automation supplier COPA-DATA, explores the trends shaping manufacturing, and the outlook for the next three years.

In the world of process cooling, selecting the right equipment is no longer just about capacity or initial cost. Increasingly, it's about energy performance, compliance with evolving regulations, and long-term sustainability. That's where the Seasonal Energy Performance Ratio (SEPR) becomes a critical factor, as Phil Ayres of ICS Cool Energy explains.

Thomas Pilz, Managing Partner at Pilz explains how, in terms of safety, security and artificial intelligence, the European legal framework is changing.

Mike Pipe, head of global sales and product management at Mettler-Toledo, discusses how x-ray Inspection in high-speed canning applications can enhance safety, quality and compliance.

KNF diaphragm pumps play an important role in ensuring the quality and safety of foods such as dairy products and wine.

Summer can be an unreliable season, often bringing unexpected heatwaves. Chiller servicing and planned maintenance are preventative measures that ensure your chiller equipment remains operational and efficient in these conditions, as Dave Palmer, country leader ICS Cool Energy UK, explains.

In theory, modern heat exchangers can be made from a wide range of materials, including copper, copper/nickel, aluminium, carbon steel and stainless steel. Carmen Nicolas, components sales manager at HRS Heat Exchangers, considers why this is the case, and in particular the major benefits of thin-wall corrugated tube heat exchangers made from stainless steel.

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.

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.