The food industry is facing a digital transformation. Going forward, it will be necessary to digitalise processes and procedures for food safety in such a way that they can be audited and monitored online. Ian Scott-Mance, Technology Manager at Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, describes the processes that food manufacturers should go through to reach that point.

For quick, easy and precise clamping of shafts and hubs, ABSSAC offers a wide range of hydraulic clamping bushes. ETP products simplify shaft connection and maintenance - whether the hubs are to be removed or repositioned, the mounting and dismantling process can be done in seconds.

IDEC Corporation announces the new SX8R Bus Coupler module, which empowers users to easily deploy I/O modules throughout equipment and systems. This supports the industry design trend of using smaller, decentralised control panels to simplify installations and reduce wiring complexity, resulting in overall cost efficiency.

Humidity control is a critical aspect of cold storage that cannot be overlooked. It plays a vital role in ensuring product quality, operational efficiency, and safety within cold and chilled storage environments, as the experts at Munters explain.

Linear motion specialist Tolomatic has expanded and enhanced its RSX high force electric linear actuator range, which is supported in the UK by motion specialist INMOCO. These changes include updated model numbering and the introduction of new products to meet a wider array of industrial applications.

Emerson is further expanding the DeltaV Automation Platform with the DeltaV Version 15 Feature Pack 2 update for its distributed control system (DCS). This feature pack release empowers users to easily transition to a DeltaV DCS from more third-party control systems, expands support for data-rich Ethernet device networks, and reduces the complexity of state-based control implementations.

Stephen Harding, managing director at material handling specialist Gough Engineering, explains how vibratory linear screens support pet food manufacturers in yielding protein's benefits and harnessing waste sources of protein.

Thermal processing is critical to the success and safety of food and beverage manufacturing. Yet often, thermal control is not up to scratch, causing inefficiency, loss of profit and detriment to products. David Sarhok, Account Manager Europe for food and beverage processing and equipment at Watlow, unpacks how modern temperature controllers can overcome seven of the most common efficiency problems in food and beverage thermal processing.

The new SFAM from Festo, is a pressure and flow sensor combined in one compact unit. Equipped with IO-Link, the SFAM sensor enables data-driven insights and reduces the number of components required, so system designers and machine builders can save time, space and cost. It also simplifies stocking and provides greater design flexibility.

Fluid control in hygienic applications relies on process valves to deliver precision and reliability, ensuring a consistent and high-quality end-product. Manual control valves are essential in many applications and Burkert's range has recently been updated and expanded.