Developed primarily for use in conformal temperature control systems in applications such as the production of meat substitutes, the new SBT-series flow sensors from ifm electronic respond to flow rate changes in less than 10 ms, even at low flow rates. This ensures that process quality is maintained and the risk of product wastage is minimised.

Food and beverage production lines can now benefit from reliable valve position feedback, thanks to the new TopWorx DVR Switchbox from Emerson. This entry-level addition to the DV Series of valve position indicators combines a durable resin enclosure, compact size and a patented cam design.

Food and beverage manufacturing is undergoing a digital transformation, and businesses must either adjust to these changes or risk falling behind the competition. Modular production could hold the key to helping manufacturers in the sector to stay profitable and competitive in this challenging environment, as COPA-DATA regional sales manager Mohammed Ahmed explains.

The Food line spherical roller bearings from SKF raise relevant food safety standards in the food and beverage industry thanks to the use of food-grade grease and seals. These bearings also have a longer service life than SKF open spherical roller bearings.

Mohammed Ahmed, regional sales manager at automation expert COPA-DATA, explains how modular production can help food and beverage manufacturers stay profitable and competitive in today’s climate.

Bürkert has launched a water and gas intake control unit that provides filtration and pressure control of the intake media. The new Type 5110 Media Supply Unit is ideally suited for dental care machines, and the compact unit also provides advantages for wider applications that require water and air intake with filtration as well as onward pressure and flow control.

John Browett, general manager at the CLPA Europe, looks at how CC-Link IE TSN solutions are being implemented to advance manufacturing facilities around the world.

Danfoss Power Solutions has formalised its software offering for autonomous off-highway machinery. Designed for in-house engineering teams at original equipment manufacturers and distributors, A+ software reduces development time and costs.

When Panasonic withdrew from the induction motor market, Oriental Motor was able to bridge the gap in the market, offering high quality, cost-efficient brushless DC motors. Now, the supply shortage of induction motors may be just the boost the industry needs to upgrade to BLDC motors for a cost-effective solution with minimal disruption.

SKF has developed spherical roller bearings specifically designed for the food and beverage industry. These bearings with food-grade grease and seals have a longer service life than SKF open spherical roller bearings and raise relevant food safety standards in the food and beverage industry.