Automating brewery processes with sophisticated modular systems
2 days agoWhat happens when modern process automation technology meets stone-built production premises dating from the Middle Ages? The answer is a product, craft beer, of exceptional quality and unique character, made by a brewery which is set for a sustainable future and growing revenues. But achieving this outcome required a sensitive and carefully calibrated approach to implementing automation technology - an approach to which the modular products and collaborative culture of WAGO were well suited.
WEG to showcase motor and drive technologies at AEMT Conference 2026
2 days agoWEG, will showcase its expertise across drives, motors and automation at the AEMT Conference 2026, taking place on September 24 at the Concorde Conference Centre, Manchester. The event gives visitors the opportunity to discuss the company's latest technologies and their applications across the electromechanical sector.
Are you testing the metal detector correctly, without slowing your line?
TodayMetal detector testing can look like a simple process. Pass a test piece through, check the result, record it and carry on. However, this is an area that frequently catches manufacturers by surprise and can leave them exposed to unnecessary risk. The value of a test is not speed. It is whether it proves the detector can still protect the line and meet the standards of retailers and regulatory requirements, as Kati Hope, Global Key Account Manager, Mettler Toledo, explains.
Emerson addresses growing demand for higher airflow in automation
TodayAcross factory automation, packaging, water treatment, and automotive manufacturing, machine builders are facing a familiar challenge: higher airflow demands in increasingly compact machine designs. Moving to a larger valve platform can solve the airflow problem but introduces new complexity - different interfaces, different configurations, and disruption to established machine architectures. Emerson has developed the AVENTICS XV05 High Flow Valve System to address this gap directly.
Recent food recalls show why manufacturers need to rethink foreign body detection
TodayWith a number of recent high-profile food recalls hitting headlines, food manufacturers are being urged to extend their food inspection systems beyond basic metal detection by a leading industry expert. The call comes from Ishida Europe's X-Ray Business Manager, Glen Oxborough, off the back of recent food recall cases, such as glass found in cashews and bakery products and pieces of metal found in pre-prepared vegetables.
Are you testing the metal detector correctly, without slowing your line?
TodayMetal detector testing can look like a simple process. Pass a test piece through, check the result, record it and carry on. However, this is an area that frequently catches manufacturers by surprise and can leave them exposed to unnecessary risk. The value of a test is not speed. It is whether it proves the detector can still protect the line and meet the standards of retailers and regulatory requirements, as Kati Hope, Global Key Account Manager, Mettler Toledo, explains.
Recent food recalls show why manufacturers need to rethink foreign body detection
TodayWith a number of recent high-profile food recalls hitting headlines, food manufacturers are being urged to extend their food inspection systems beyond basic metal detection by a leading industry expert. The call comes from Ishida Europe's X-Ray Business Manager, Glen Oxborough, off the back of recent food recall cases, such as glass found in cashews and bakery products and pieces of metal found in pre-prepared vegetables.
How Metal Detection Can Help Improve Processes and Performance
7 days agoOn a fast-moving food production line, metal detection is seen as a vital check before product leaves the site. Its job is clear. Stop contaminated product from reaching consumers, protect brand reputation and support compliance with GFSI-recognised standards and retailer requirements. Yet the latest systems can do more than act as a final barrier, as Stuart Preston, Business Development Manager, Mettler Toledo, explains. Used well, metal detection can improve process control, support productivity, and compliance.
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
519 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
1015 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.
