As food manufacturers face tighter compliance expectations, growing customer audits, and rising pressure to safeguard product integrity, air quality monitoring is no longer optional - it is a frontline quality-control measure, says Andy Lill, Business Development Manager for Industrial Gases at Atlas Copco.

MVTec Software will release the new version of its standard software, MVTec HALCON, for machine vision on May 20, 2026. HALCON users benefit from the regular release cycle through the continuous integration of the latest machine vision technologies, as well as the ongoing optimisation of existing features.

The CleverReader stationary 1-D/2-D code reader from Pepperl+Fuchs detects codes with maximum reliability, allows flexible configuration, and offers an excellent price-performance ratio. It is capable of high-speed reading and DPM code reading. Simple integration and intuitive operation make it the ideal solution in areas such as packaging, logistics and microelectronics.

Kati Hope, Global Key Account Manager at Mettler-Toledo, offers her expert guidance for steamlined contamination inspection solutions.

Kollmorgen has released a new servo motor for use in hazardous locations including ATEX and IECEX certifications for Zones 2 and 22. Distributed in the UK by INMOCO, the new Kollmorgen AKME Series servo motors are based on the proven performance of Kollmorgen's existing AKM servo motors.

Contamination detection systems do more than just detect physical contaminants; they also simplify compliance and give manufacturers confidence that food safety requirements are met every day, as Kati Hope, global key account manager at Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, explains.

The metal bellows couplings series KG from Jakob Antriebstechnik, optionally also available in stainless steel as series "KG-VA", meets high requirements.

Hammond manufactures a broad selection of stainless-steel wall mount enclosures, with good examples being the EJ and Eclipse families and the specialist HYJ and HYW ranges.

IDS Imaging Development Systems is expanding its 3D portfolio with Nion, an industrial ToF camera featuring 1.2-megapixel resolution and integrated depth processing. It provides high-resolution and temporally stable depth information at 30 fps, even during rapid movements and in changing lighting conditions.