IDS joins IPAI to advance AI-powered image processing and industrial vision applications
TodayIDS Imaging Development Systems has joined IPAI in Heilbronn as a partner. The industrial camera manufacturer is contributing its expertise to the network, particularly in the areas of computer vision and edge AI.
MPE UK switches to Apex Dynamics for reliability, quality and delivery speed
TodayMPE UK, a food packaging machinery specialist, has praised Apex Dynamics UK for its reliability, consistent quality and fast delivery times. The company switched over to Apex Dynamics for its precision gearboxes after it felt let down by its previous supplier, with prices increasing, lead times slipping and a series of quality issues, including gearboxes corroding.
Dew point sensor ensures compressed air quality and reduces energy costs
Todayifm has launched the LDH313, a new dew point sensor for monitoring the pressure dew point in compressed air lines. It measures down to -20 degC Td with high precision, so operators can check the true quality of their compressed air at any time and run dryers more efficiently.
HE coded magnetic safety switches from Mechan Controls
1 day agoMechan's HE Series safety switches are one of its most robust non-contact solutions, and the company offers a wide range of switches in this range, to suit all applications.
5 practical steps to prepare for the EU Machinery Regulation
1 day agoThe new EU Machinery Regulation becomes mandatory from 20 January 2027, with no transition period. What should machine builders be doing now? The experts at Pilz highlight five key actions that can help reduce risk, improve compliance and avoid last-minute surprises.
Thermal processing as an alternative to additives
1 day agoThe consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has risen sharply in recent years, with estimates suggesting that they now make up more than half the daily calorie intake in many high-income nations. However, as consumption has increased, so too have concerns over the long-term health effects of such products, and consumers are increasingly seeking out less processed alternatives and 'clean label' products, notes Matt Hale, Global Business Development Director, HRS Heat Exchangers.
5 practical steps to prepare for the EU Machinery Regulation
1 day agoThe new EU Machinery Regulation becomes mandatory from 20 January 2027, with no transition period. What should machine builders be doing now? The experts at Pilz highlight five key actions that can help reduce risk, improve compliance and avoid last-minute surprises.
Thermal processing as an alternative to additives
1 day agoThe consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has risen sharply in recent years, with estimates suggesting that they now make up more than half the daily calorie intake in many high-income nations. However, as consumption has increased, so too have concerns over the long-term health effects of such products, and consumers are increasingly seeking out less processed alternatives and 'clean label' products, notes Matt Hale, Global Business Development Director, HRS Heat Exchangers.
Analogue or digital? The right load cell for the right application
7 days agoWhich load cell technology is right for your application? This technical article explains why the answer depends not on trends, but on the specific process requirements. The experts at Minebea Intec explore what strengths analogue and digital load cells offer, where their respective advantages lie, and how operators can find the most cost-effective and technically optimal solution for their plant.
Now published is the MachineBuilding.net Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design. You can download a free copy here.
Electrification in food and beverage processing
552 days agoThe 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.
Building a positive and smarter food safety culture
1048 days agoFortress Technology has published a whitepaper offering practical guidance on how to create a ‘food safety cultural playbook’ that empowers employees and is aligned to the FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety rules and the wider digital transformation journey.
