The latest release of zenon from COPA-DATA promises to revolutionise project planning, connectivity, user experience and sustainable efficiency in the food and beverage manufacturing sector. zenon 14 is packed with cutting-edge features and enhancements to existing capabilities.

Creating a 'best-in-class' contaminant detection strategy requires understanding the respective strengths and limitations of food inspection technologies. X-ray and metal detection both have the same quality control goal - detecting contaminants. Both have a place on food production lines, and when used together, both can strengthen food safety, as Phil Brown, European Sales Director at Fortress Technology, explains.

New from Teltonika Networks and available from Lamonde Automation are 5- and 8-port Unmanaged Industrial Ethernet Switches - the TSW010 (5 port) and TSW030 (8 port).

The SMF Foodmag from ifm provides an effective solution for hygienic flow measurement of a variety of media with a conductivity of greater than 5 micro S/cm - such as beer, milk, or fruit juice. It goes without saying that the SMF Foodmag meets the stringent hygiene requirements of food and beverage production.

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection proudly announces the release of the X52 Dual Energy x-ray inspection system to complete its X2 Series. Designed to meet the demands of challenging applications in packaged products, the X52's proprietary software provides increased adaptability by seamlessly transitioning between single energy, dual energy or both modes, optimising the performance of the system depending on the application.

Durham Duplex is one of Europe's biggest manufacturers of machine knives for all food packaging machines. The company can manufacture circular/toothed and straight blades to specification, and has over 14,000 blades on stock.

Over the last forty-plus years, HRS Heat Exchangers has gained a reputation for producing highly efficient tubular heat exchangers which provide unrivalled heat exchange capacity combined with consistent performance with a relatively small operational footprint. The key to this is its use of corrugated tube technology. Global key account director Matt Hale looks at the numerous benefits corrugated tubes provide over the use of smooth tubes in tubular heat exchangers.

Paul Carter, Sales Manager at FANUC UK, looks are how robots are set to shape the future of food manufacturing.

By implementing smart and adaptable weighing technology in plant machines and equipment, Stephen Hayes, managing director of Beckhoff UK, explains why food manufacturers require control automation to increase efficiency and prevent avoidable costs.

Creating a 'best-in-class' contaminant detection strategy requires understanding the respective strengths and limitations of food inspection technologies, as Fortress Technology European sales director Phil Brown explains.