Rockwell Automation has announced a series of strategic innovations to its Manufacturing Execution System (MES) portfolio, focused on flexibility, scalability and resiliency.

Valve sizing is a critical step for achieving precise, reliable and stable flow control as well as improved process performance, especially when using butterfly valves in demanding control applications, as the experts at Valmet explain.

Michael Smith Engineers has expanded its wide range of hygienic pumps designed to meet the demanding standards of the dairy industry, where cleanliness, reliability and gentle product handling are essential.

Magnasafe is one of the most popular product ranges Mechan Controls has to offer. These non-contact magnetic safety switches are known for their reliability, ease of installation and competitive price point.

A new report released by BCC Research indicates that AI technology applied to areas such as contaminant detection, traceability and compliance is projected to grow at a CAGR of 30.9% by 2030. Anticipated to be valued at USD$13.7 billion, this will revolutionise food safety and strengthen quality control reports Phil Brown, sales director at Fortress Technology Europe.

Reliable liquid detection is an essential requirement in many industrial sectors, including plant engineering. To meet these needs, Elesa introduced two new products: the HSC capacitive level sensor, suitable for conductive liquids such as water and non-conductive liquids such as oil/diesel, and the HSO optical level sensor, ideal for translucent liquids.

Food and beverage plants increasingly operate with a blend of equipment generations: legacy machinery that has served reliably for years, and newer automation technologies designed to enhance efficiency, traceability and sustainability. This hybrid setup gives manufacturers flexibility to modernise gradually, but it also presents a growing challenge: how to maintain ageing assets while integrating more advanced systems without disrupting production. The experts at CJS Automation explain.

Sensor specification is an important consideration when choosing process monitoring and control equipment. However, in the following article, Juhani Lehto from Vaisala explains why the quality of a sensor can be difficult to determine from a spec sheet alone.

Plant-based processing to produce meat alternatives raises the stakes for inspection, as Miriam Krechlok, Segment Marketing Manager, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, explains.

Choosing the right pasteurisation regime and equipment for processing egg products is vital to minimise and prevent unwanted effects, as Matt Hale, Global Key Account Director, HRS Heat Exchangers, explains.