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.

New from Emerson is the AVENTICS Series XV pneumatic valve range. Series XV valves are designed with interoperability in mind to provide machine builders across multiple industries and factory automation applications with a flexible and cost-effective valve platform.

Strengthening food safety programs globally, Fortress Technology will unveil its latest star performer at PPMA 2024 - the Icon X-ray.

Engineered without the mechanisms that require routine manual adjustments and that may cause label jams in other label print and apply (LPA) systems, the Videojet 9550 has proven popular in the labelling industry over the last ten years. Videojet Technologies has now upgraded this solution with the introduction of the Videojet 9560 featuring increased processing speeds and expanded connectivity options.