Food Manufacturing

ESAB upgrades Columbus III software and CutCloud

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products demonstrated its new Columbus III version 1.6 CAD/CAM software for mechanised cutting at EuroBLECH, which took place in Hannover, German in October. The new ESAB CutCloud 3.0 version utilises Microsoft Azure IoT and the ThingWorx Industrial Innovation Platform from PTC, which respectively allow for on-premise, hybrid and cloud based architectures and functionality to import and visualise machine data.

21st December 2018

Compact servo drives with integrated functional safety

KEB Automation is promoting its popular range of Combivert S6 high-performance servo drives for a wide variety of automation applications including robotics, materials handling, food and beverage processing, conveyors, printing and packaging machines.

20th December 2018

Ranger3: a compact, high-speed 3D vision inspection camera

Sick is launching the Sick Ranger3 camera, saying it is pushing the boundaries of 3D vision inspection in a wide range of industrial applications thanks to a breakthrough CMOS sensor that powers unprecedented high-speed image processing in a compact device.

19th December 2018

Low-cost automation key focus for Igus at Southern Manufacturing

The first major exhibition in the Igus 2019 calendar is Southern Manufacturing & Electronics. Running from 5-7 February at FIVE in Farnborough, this exhibition signifies the first opportunity for engineers to get out of the design lab since Christmas.

6th December 2018

Merger of CamdenBoss and Smartboxx creates comprehensive enclosure range

Take it easy at this year’s Southern Manufacturing. Pick up your badge, turn right, grab a coffee. You’ll then notice something a little different, a combined CamdenBoss/Smartboxx stand (No. G310). Wander over, have a chat with our Sales, Tech Support and Design teams–you can then tick e-mech off your ‘to do’ list.

6th December 2018

Variohm's range of weighing indicators simplifies integration

Variohm EuroSensor has added a new line of weighing indicators that will fulfil the cost and performance requirements for a wide range of counting, check weighing and platform scale applications across industries such as food & beverage, packaging, agricultural equipment, weighbridges and more. The new W-series offers four models for DIN-rail and panel mounting with entry level to advanced interfacing and a choice of output, display and interactive functionality. Covering 4 or 8 load cell inputs up to 350 ohm, the range includes an ATEX compatible model and an electronic overload guard for redundant operation.

4th December 2018

Nord Drivesystems launches size 71 smooth body motors

Nord Drivesystems offers a wide range of smooth surface motors for industries and applications with high hygiene standards. In order to fully support the requirements of lower power motors, the drive specialist has now developed an additional motor size.

27th November 2018

SCADA key for large Italian wine maker

Located in Emilia Romagna, one of the most fertile areas in Italy for winemaking, the Cantine Riunite and Civ Cooperative produces and distributes its variety of Lambrusco and other sparkling wines worldwide with a registered designation of origin. The winery has been constantly building its business since 1950 and has become the most profitable wine producer in the country, with over 4,300 hectares under vine and 130 million of bottles sold worldwide annually.

23rd November 2018

Springs play important role in the world of prosthetics

Here the experts and European Springs and Pressings outline the key role of springs in the developments in prosthetics.

23rd November 2018

BOGE launches oil-free piston compressors rated at 0.75-5.5kW

BOGE is extending its PO range of Oil Free piston compressors. The new PO 1 L and PO 2 L are suitable for applications with fluctuating air demand. Well suited to highly skilled trade and industry where oil-free and intermittent delivery is required, the PO series now covers the full performance range from 0.75kW to 5.5kW.

21st November 2018