ABB launches the latest version of its flagship distributed control system (DCS), ABB Ability System 800xA 7.0, to help industrial operators modernise without disruption and accelerate their path toward next‑generation automation.

Rollon announces the launch of CLTA, a modular belt-driven circular system designed to deliver reliable performance in applications involving moderate loads and speeds.

ifm electronic has introduced the SM Foodmag, a line of magnetic-inductive flow meters designed to deliver precise flow measurement tailored to the food and beverage sector.

GS1 2D codes hold the key to driving sustainability and efficiency in beverage manufacturing, say the experts at Domino Printing Sciences.

In food and beverage, the stakes are especially high - a single point of delay can undo the efficiencies achieved everywhere else. Here, Beth Ragdale, software business manager at industrial automation and control specialist Beckhoff UK, explains why tackling bottlenecks requires a rethink of traditional production lines, moving beyond purely mechanical fixes to embrace flexible, software-driven solutions.

With its new MYZEL Lifecycle Platform, automation expert Pilz is offering a Software-as-a-Service solution for centralised management of machinery and personnel. The digital platform helps production managers and safety officers to operate their machinery safely, securely, efficiently and in compliance with the standards, throughout the entire lifecycle.

Compressed air may be invisible, but in food production it behaves like an ingredient. It drives actuators on packaging lines, blows crumbs from conveyors, transports powders, and comes into direct or indirect contact with products at multiple points. Yet many sites only scrutinise it when something goes wrong. Andy Lill, Business Development Manager for Industrial Gases at Atlas Copco, explores how air quality monitoring is shaping best practice in food processing.

OMRON Robotics and Safety Technologies has expanded its TM S Series collaborative robot portfolio with three new models and a major software update, supporting manufacturers facing labour shortages and increasing requirements for flexible, high-mix production.

Global meat processors could face increasing uncertainty in the near future, underlying the need for investment decisions to maximise business efficiency and flexibility. Matt Hale, Global Key Account Director, HRS Heat Exchangers, looks at the considerations for choosing heat exchangers for meat and co-products.