Food Manufacturing

B&R takes intuitive switch technology operation to new level

B&R says it has "Enabled a unique new form of intuitive operator guidanc" with a fresh generation of switch technology: typical operating functions are now incorporated directly into the glass of B&R touch screen panels. Amongst other advantages, the advance is said to eliminate the need for hardware switches in many applications, therefore leaving no opportunity for dirt and grime to either collect or enter a "˜traditional' switch device. This is one reason why B&R states that the new panels are especially suitable for environments demanding the strictest hygienic standards.

7th July 2020

The first of your July issues of Industrial Technology EXTRA

Issue 14 of Industrial Technology EXTRA! - our interactive electronic supplement to the printed edition of Industrial Technology - is out today. You can view the PDF here, the flip-page magazine, or download the tablet version on the Industrial Technology app. Contents include:

6th July 2020

Your new issue of Industrial Technology EXTRA - 29 June

Issue 13 of Industrial Technology EXTRA! - our interactive electronic supplement to the printed edition of Industrial Technology - is out today. You can view the PDF here, the flip-page magazine, or download the tablet version on the Industrial Technology app. Contents include:

29th June 2020

Innovative design and new features for EPLAN website

CAE software provider EPLAN has re-launched its website (www.eplan.co.uk) to incorporate significant improvements that make it an even more valuable resource for current and prospective users of the EPLAN computer-aided engineering (CAE) software platform, as well for students and tutors in academia.

29th June 2020

Rittal guide to HD enclosures for Food and Beverage Industry

Rittal has published a White Paper which considers the distinguishing characteristics of "˜Hygienic Design' (HD) enclosures and how they must align with current directives, regulations and guidelines in the food and drinks processing industry.

25th June 2020

Compact ABB drive is the perfect fit for UK contract packing company

An ABB drive installed to get a customer out of a tight spot is bringing a host of additional benefits, including more consistent end-product quality and enhanced fault finding.

25th June 2020

Industrial Technology EXTRA - 22 June

Issue 12 of Industrial Technology EXTRA! - our interactive electronic supplement to the printed edition of Industrial Technology - is out today. You can view the PDF here, the flip-page magazine, or download the tablet version on the Industrial Technology app. Contents include:

22nd June 2020

YuMi - ABB's collaborative robot celebrates 5th birthday

ABB Robotics' dual-arm YuMi collaborative robot has reached its fifth birthday this year. Originally launched in 2015 to assist workers in lightweight assembly tasks, the robot has gone on to be used in a diverse range of applications and industries, opening up new opportunities and helping to fire people's imaginations about what can be achieved with robotic automation.

19th June 2020

Sewtec launches new video consultation service

Sewtec Automation is launching a new video consultation service designed to assist businesses seeking to optimise their manufacturing and process capabilities during the pandemic. The consultation format covers every aspect of the Sewtec Automation sphere of operation: the company, designs, manufactures, installs and commissions bespoke industrial automation systems across a wide range of industries including pharmaceutical, medical, food and beverage, personal care, pet food and tobacco. Currently, more than 85 per cent of the company's sales are exports and it includes a number of "˜blue-chip' clients in its portfolio including NestlÃ©, Procter & Gamble, Imperial Tobacco, Tata Global Beverages and Hershey.

15th June 2020