Rebranding as Automate UK continues to unify the manufacturing sector
1 day agoAutomate UK has announced the evolution of established trade associations the PPMA Panel, BARA and UKIVA into core facets of the organisation as it continues its pioneering work throughout the manufacturing industry.
OMRON signs agreement to acquire OnLogic, expanding industrial computing and edge capabilities
6 days agoOMRON and OnLogic have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which OMRON will acquire OnLogic. The acquisition brings together industrial automation and edge processing to help customers address data- and AI-intensive applications.
42 Technology demonstrates neuromorphic AI for always-on condition monitoring
Today42 Technology (42T), has developed an always-on condition monitoring approach for industrial equipment using Innatera's Pulsar neuromorphic microcontroller.
IDS Simplifies Industrial HDR Implementation with Three HDR Technologies in IDS peak
TodayClear HDR, Quad HDR and Sequence HDR technologies from IDS Imaging Development Systems enable users to compare, evaluate and integrate HDR solutions through a unified software environment, addressing different requirements for dynamic range, resolution and motion tolerance.
New control valves for minimal flow rates and very high pressures
TodaySchubert & Salzer Control Systems is adding new variants to its low flow valves for demanding high-pressure applications. Thanks to various actuator and connection configurations, solutions can now be offered for a wide range of applications. Versions for use in high-temperature applications up to 530 degC are now also available.
Analogue or digital? The right load cell for the right application
1 day 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.
Analogue or digital? The right load cell for the right application
1 day 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.
How temperature and pressure influence liquid flow measurement accuracy
6 days agoAccurate liquid flow measurement can rarely be determined by the flow sensor alone. Temperature, pressure, viscosity and the physical properties of the measured fluid can all influence a flowmeter's performance and calibration, particularly in demanding industrial applications. Understanding these variables is therefore critical when specifying a flowmeter and interpreting its output, as the experts at Titan Enterprises explain.
OEE: Identifying hidden efficiency losses
14 days agoAlthough modern food production lines provide a wealth of data, it often remains unclear where performance is actually being lost. The analysis of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) reveals where processes are actually squandering potential and modern checkweighers play a key role in determining OEE, as the experts at Minebea Intec explain.
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
546 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
1042 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.
