Automate UK joins forces with European counterparts to establish EUROPAMA
TodayAutomate UK has aligned with a collective of European Trade Associations to found EUROPAMA, a federation dedicated to influencing policy around the key challenges impacting the industry.
Rockwell Automation helps Hadaf Foods drive connected, data‑driven operations
1 day agoRockwell Automation reports that Hadaf Foods Industries, supported by Precast FZCO, is adopting the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform to modernise its manufacturing operations and establish a connected operating model for long-term growth.
Rockwell Automation launches enhanced FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI with AI-driven inspection and retrofit capabilities
TodayRockwell Automation has announced its FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI solution with new VisionStream and VisionLink capabilities, helping manufacturers simplify vision inspection deployment, improve quality control and extend the value of existing vision investments.
ABB expands portfolio with new IP66 / Type 4X drives for demanding environments
TodayABB has extended its all-compatible drive portfolio with the introduction of IP66 / UL Type 4X rated variants across its ACS580 General Purpose, ACH580 HVACR, and ACQ580 Water and Wastewater drive families.
Belden expands edge computing portfolio with ProLinx Edge gateway
TodayBelden has announced the release of its new ProSoft Technology ELX3 ProLinx Edge Gateway. This offering unites operational technology (OT) protocol conversion with lightweight, Docker-based edge application hosting on a single ruggedsed hardware platform.
LV Titanium VSM delivers IE5 Ultra-Premium efficiency in a compact design
8 days agoABB’s LV Titanium Variable Speed Motor (VSM) platform delivers the benefits of an IE5 Ultra-Premium efficiency motor and variable speed drive (VSD) technology in a single, compact, plug-and-play solution. Michele Maggi, R&D Engineer Product Development at ABB, explains that VSMs, now available from 1.1 to 30 kW, enable a wide range of industrial customers to minimise their energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions.
LV Titanium VSM delivers IE5 Ultra-Premium efficiency in a compact design
8 days agoABB’s LV Titanium Variable Speed Motor (VSM) platform delivers the benefits of an IE5 Ultra-Premium efficiency motor and variable speed drive (VSD) technology in a single, compact, plug-and-play solution. Michele Maggi, R&D Engineer Product Development at ABB, explains that VSMs, now available from 1.1 to 30 kW, enable a wide range of industrial customers to minimise their energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions.
Fricy food trend needs reliable processing equipment
10 days agoIf hot honey and 'swicy' (sweet plus spicy) were the must-try flavour combinations of 2025, then there's no doubt amongst those in the know that this year's (literal) hot food trend is 'fricy', an intriguing mixture of fruity and spicy, says Matt Hale, Global Business Development Director, HRS Heat Exchangers.
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Electrification in food and beverage processing
442 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
938 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.
