ifm introduces the AL159x Multi-Protocol IO-Link master with integrated OPC UA server. Designed to meet the evolving demands of Industry 4.0, this advanced solution combines robust performance with flexible communication to ensure seamless integration at both OT and IT levels.

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has announced a major update to its C31 StandardLine Checkweigher, introducing a range of Smart Production Packages that deliver greater flexibility, faster implementation, and enhanced food safety compliance, all at an attractive price point for small- and mid-sized manufacturers.

Atlas Copco's latest expansion of its rotary drum dryer range introduces new options for industries needing reliable, energy-efficient air treatment solutions that meet ISO 8573-1:2010 Class 2 air quality standards. The MDG, iMDG, and XDG series of dryers guarantee -40degC pressure dew points with minimal energy input, ensuring compliance without the high operational costs typically associated with such strict air quality requirements.

Christoph Dorigatti, Vice President Global Business Development at automation supplier COPA-DATA, explores the trends shaping manufacturing, and the outlook for the next three years.

In the world of process cooling, selecting the right equipment is no longer just about capacity or initial cost. Increasingly, it's about energy performance, compliance with evolving regulations, and long-term sustainability. That's where the Seasonal Energy Performance Ratio (SEPR) becomes a critical factor, as Phil Ayres of ICS Cool Energy explains.

ifm announces the launch of its latest robust high-resolution pressure sensors, including the PI series designed specifically for hygienic applications. These advanced sensors deliver precision, reliability, and efficiency to critical processes in industries such as food and beverage production.

Fortress Technology's space-saving multi-aperture, multi-lane metal detectors are engineered to optimise performance and TCO on all food production lines.

Ishida Europe has introduced a new tray sealer, the QX-800, looking to tackle performance and efficiency challenges for tray sealing applications.

With the PR 6003 mounting kit, Minebea Intec once again underlines its claim to produce leading technologies in silo weighing. The PR 6003 mounting kit offers fast commissioning and combines maximum accuracy with maximum safety in a compact system.

Manufacturing plants can help reduce their downtime and boost their energy efficiency with Ecoplant - the advanced compressor controls platform from Ingersoll Rand.