Choosing interlocks for food manufacturing
TodayFood manufacturing environments present a unique combination of machinery safety and hygiene challenges. Different areas present different requirements. Cleaning regimes, levels of risk, and operator interaction with machinery all influence the type of interlocking solution that may be most suitable, as the experts at Fortress Safety explain.
Avoiding unscheduled downtimes with NORD DRIVE MONITOR
TodayNORD extends the service life of systems: with the IIoT solution DRIVE MONITOR, the drive technology solution provider supports predictive maintenance.
Stepper motors for precision motion control
4 days agoBison now brings MAE stepper motors to customers worldwide, expanding access to proven motion-control solutions for OEMs and equipment designers.
Dew point sensor ensures compressed air quality and reduces energy costs
5 days agoifm 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.
Choosing interlocks for food manufacturing
TodayFood manufacturing environments present a unique combination of machinery safety and hygiene challenges. Different areas present different requirements. Cleaning regimes, levels of risk, and operator interaction with machinery all influence the type of interlocking solution that may be most suitable, as the experts at Fortress Safety explain.
5 practical steps to prepare for the EU Machinery Regulation
6 days 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
6 days 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.
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
557 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
1053 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.
