OMRON signs agreement to acquire OnLogic, expanding industrial computing and edge capabilities
5 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.
Interroll opens new UK customer experience centre following launch event
13 days agoInterroll has officially opened its newly refurbished UK customer experience centre in Kettering, with a sell-out launch event bringing together customers, system integrators, industry partners and Interroll colleagues from across the business.
Analogue or digital? The right load cell for the right application
TodayWhich 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.
Delta presents next-generation technologies at Chillventa 2026
2 days agoDelta has unveiled its next-generation EC fan motor, broad EC fan portfolios and HVDC and EC pump line-ups for HVAC, data centre, and industrial applications at Chillventa 2026. Together, these innovations help customers improve energy efficiency, simplify system integration and address the growing cooling demands of modern buildings, industrial facilities and AI data centres.
How temperature and pressure influence liquid flow measurement accuracy
5 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.
Festo introduces new stainless steel motion series for hygienic and harsh automation applications
5 days agoFesto has launched a new stainless steel motion series designed to bring robust, reliable automation to environments where hygiene, corrosion resistance and reliability are essential. The series comprises a compatible servo motor and electric cylinder designed to operate either independently or together as a fully integrated hygienic motion system for food, beverage, pharmaceutical and packaging applications.
Analogue or digital? The right load cell for the right application
TodayWhich 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
5 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
13 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
545 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
1041 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.
