In a secondary packaging operation, bags of products like confectionery are often 'shingled', a process of layering them into a cardboard shipping box in alternating overlapped layers. Photoelectric sensors with background-suppression from Contrinex have provided a reliable means of checking the correct quantity of bags in each box.

Food safety and contaminant inspection specialist Fortress Technology has won its second award for its digital testing solutions at the recent Automate UK Awards 2024.

Afag is now officially part of Emerson. As a result, Afag's feeding and handling solutions will be integrated into Emerson's extensive automation portfolio. All content on Afag.com, including product documentation, data and certificates, will be migrated to Emerson.com under the AVENTICS brand.

Pepperl+Fuchs has joined the new IGEL (provider of the next-gen edge OS for cloud workspaces) Ready program as a technology partner. Pepperl+Fuchs offers a seamless thin client portfolio from control rooms up to hazardous areas Zone 1/21.

One of the largest premium flour and ingredient companies in North America, Ardent Mills, recently implemented automatic testing on several of its conveyor Fortress Technology metal detectors. A number of the company's packaging lines are now also using digital reporting to enhance efficiency, food safety and traceability.

Mitsubishi Electric has introduced the integration of Iconics and EcoAdviser platforms, a solution designed to revolutionise energy management with Artificial Intelligence capabilities. This combination is set to drive operational efficiency, sustainability and significant cost savings for businesses across various sectors.

At SPS 2024, NORD will focus on energy efficiency, IE5+ motor technology and decentralised drive electronics with new functional safety features. In addition, flexible and intelligent frequency inverters and the updated NORDCON software will be presented.

New igus endurance material, iglidur JPF, is perfect for a wide range of wear-resistant polymer bearings as manufacturers seek to eliminate PFAS and PTFE before a potential ban in 2026.

The PPMA Show, the UK's leading event for processing and packaging machinery, including industrial automation and machine vision systems, has once again been acclaimed as a great success.

Weetabix continues to elevate its production capabilities through a long-standing and evolving partnership with ERIKS. Together, they manage the complex maintenance and operational needs of Weetabix's Burton Latimer and Corby sites, where millions of products are produced daily, including the iconic Weetabix biscuits.