Continuous Process Solutions set for PPMA Show debut in September
TodayContinuous Process Solutions is preparing to make its debut at PPMA Show 2026, inviting manufacturers from across the food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and wider process industries to visit their stand and discover how specialist steel belt expertise can help improve production performance while reducing downtime.
Air Control Industries strengthens senior leadership team through internal career development
5 days agoAir Control Industries, the Axminster-based air movement specialist founded in 1969, has highlighted its long-standing commitment to internal career development, with three members of its Senior Leadership Team having progressed from entry-level roles within the business to senior divisional leadership positions.
IP69K industrial cameras for reliable machine vision in harsh environments
TodayThe expanded uEye FA series adds models with 2 to 12.5 MP Sony STARVIS 2 sensors, combining rugged protection with high image quality for industrial automation and inspection tasks.
Affordable and simple-to-implement 3D measurement sensor
TodayFrom distribution centres and fulfilment hubs to packaging lines and manufacturing facilities, the Smart Camera 3D from Contrinex provides the accurate dimensional data required to optimise automated handling processes.
SICK launches AI-powered 3D quality inspection
1 day agoNew configurable AI-powered 3D machine vision from SICK combines deep learning with precise height data analysis via its Nova foundation software. The company has equipped its Nova machine vision platform with AI deep learning algorithms to enable ease-of-use and quick customisation, opening up a range of new capabilities.
Bearing specification reduces wear and protects food safety
1 day agoChris Johnson, managing director of bearing specialist SMB Bearings, explains how selecting heat resistant, sealed bearings can improve reliability in bakery operations.
Machinery Regulation from 2027: Security will be a key competitive factor
6 days agoThe increasing digitisation and networking of industrial plants has changed the risk landscape. That's because classic functional safety is no longer enough to guarantee Machinery Safety in modern production environments, as Jurgen Bukowski, Senior Manager Consulting & Services Operations at PIlz, explains.
Fortress Technology marks 30 years of global food safety support
7 days agoReflecting on the most pivotal moments in the company's 30-year history, Fortress Technology Founder and President Steve Gidman explores how inspection technology has evolved to support the advances in food safety standards. Focusing on the future, Gidman also offers insight into digital developments and how these continue to transform manufacturing efficiency and food safety compliance.
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Electrification in food and beverage processing
467 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
963 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.
