Emerson has announced its new TopWorx DVR Switchbox, an entry-level addition to the DV Series of valve position indicators. It combines a durable resin enclosure, compact size and a patented cam design that provides water and wastewater systems, food and beverage production lines and industrial utilities a reliable valve position feedback tool.

Titan Enterprises maintains certification for its Beverage flow meters and 800 Series turbine flowmeters under NSF/ANSI 169 as equipment for food products.

When a company calculates that over the next five years it would expect to lose 30% of its maintenance staff but 80% of its knowledge base, alarm bells start to ring, as the experts at Fluke explain.

Kevin Brownsill, learning and development manager at adhesives, dispensing equipment, and curing specialist Intertronics, explores the considerations when specifying an optically clear compound.

Emerson has announced its new Fisher Whisper Trim Technology for use in both rotary and globe valves, providing an extension to Emerson’s current portfolio of Whisper noise solutions.

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection is proud to announce the latest version of its advanced data management software, ProdX. Designed for food manufacturers, ProdX 2.6 is claimed to improve data handling, quality control and operational efficiency in the food industry.

Earlier this year, TFC announced its acquisition of EAP Seals, a leading manufacturer and distributor of rubber seals, O-rings, gaskets and associated technical products. Here Morgan Burgoyne (MB), president of TFC, talks to Dean Oliviero (DO), managing director of EAP Seals, to discuss trends in the UK seals industry.

Kieran Bennett, industry account manager for food and beverage applications at Bürkert, discusses the importance of bioreactor controls for scaling-up cultivated meat production.

Pilz is adding two new sensors to its portfolio of safety locking devices – PSENmlock mini for space-critical applications and PSENslock 2 with optimised hygienic design, as well as new versions with stainless steel components.

When a maker of desserts wanted to reliably reduce product losses whilst ensuring that water contamination was kept below the 10% level which risked consumer complaints, it found a solution in Satron’s VOA sensor from Plus Automation.